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About Mokihana

Born and raised Hawaiʻi girl who misses home and loves the Pacific Northwest. I’m a free spirit and love the serendipitous events that bring people and places together. My philosophy about knitting and life in general: “It is good to have an end to journey toward,but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Ursula K. Le Guin

Montana Road Trip 2010, Chapter Twenty-Seven

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Mokihana

Ho, I wen forget to add da snow video from Bozeman!  So try go back hea, scroll down, and watch da snow coming down and listen to da robin singing. U stay back?  K’den.

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Sweet Sights and Sounds for AFK

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Mokihana

When I came across this, I knew I had to post it for AFK… such sweetness for a sweet friend.

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Montana Road Trip 2010, Chapter Twenty-Six

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Mokihana

This time.  Definitely heading makai.  Toward the ocean. Of course, I could also say we’re heading mauka, since we’re also heading towards mountains, but that’s ‘way too confusing.  So makai it is. Homestake Pass. Homestake Pass is a mountain pass … Continue reading →

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Montana Road Trip 2015, Chapter Twenty-FIve

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mokihana

We spent several days with Cousins, enjoying our sightseeing time in and around Bozeman.  Best of all were our mealtimes and evenings together, which were filled with laughter and talks about our shared family histories, and skeletons in the closet. … Continue reading →

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Montana Road Trip 2010, Chapter Twenty-Four

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Mokihana

Ha. I bet by the time we get back home on this road trip I’ll be up to Part Ukubillion!  You can see Canyon Creek down there; we parked right at the bridge.  You can see the sandbar where we … Continue reading →

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Montana Road Trip 2010, Chapter Twenty-Three

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Mokihana

I don’t know whether or not to laugh or cry or go hide in the bushes! No can believe it’s been so long since I did an update for our 2010 Montana road trip! Yikes! Well, it’s out of time … Continue reading →

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Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase 2015, Part Two

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Mokihana

These two lovely ladies were at the table where the raffle tickets for the wheel I was spinning on were being sold. Six foa five dollah! Some people bought $20.00 worth of tickets.  One wahine told me that it only … Continue reading →

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Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Mokihana

Last weekend was the annual showcase in Aurora, Oregon.  This is a yearly event and it’s absolutely wonderful, put on by the Aurora Colony Historical Society and the Aurora Colony Handspinners Guild.  It’s a two-day event, and all wheels showcased … Continue reading →

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Let’s See…Where Was I?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Mokihana

It’s been awhile, yeah?  I really need to keep up with this blog, because doing so really helps me to keep going during the tough times, helps me focus during the busy times, and always perks up my creativity.

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Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Mokihana

I kinda don’t know where to start.  It’s been a bittersweet past six weeks.  I love that word “bittersweet”; it’s that kind of word that says it all. Good stuff, not so good stuff, bad stuff.  All wrapped up in … Continue reading →

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