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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

Ho Da Ice!!

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mokihana

Last week the forecast was for snow/ice/freezing rain/sleet. Take your pick. We knew temps were going to get into the low twenties, so we (meaning Nolemana) put the tarp around the doves’ aviary, covered all the outside faucets, drained the … Continue reading →

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Small Kine Road Trip

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mokihana

Several years ago my good friend Carol told me that she had an old spinning wheel in her attic that had been made by her husband’s grandfather. I contacted Steven McEwen of Q’s Quality Wood Work, who said that he could repair … Continue reading →

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Sharing Aloha Far From Home

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Mokihana

Last December a child’s face on the Compassion International website captured my heart. I’d been thinking about sponsoring a child after my friend Sara told me what a rewarding experience it was for her. I looked over the hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Sharing Aloha

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Mokihana

Last night Nolemana and I went to Bento Plus for dinner. Itʻs our favorite Japanese restaurant around here.  (Try read da reviews if u like see why!) We got there around 7, which is late for us, and it was still … Continue reading →

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Spinning a Friendship

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Mokihana

I have a dear friend named Suzette who has become my spinning buddy. We get together at least once a month at The Place 2 Be Cafe in Canby, Oregon, and spend almost the entire day spinning together on our … Continue reading →

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The Great Oregon Steam-Up, Part Three

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Mokihana

I tell you, it was such a thrill seeing these old steam tractors! The atmosphere at the Powerland Museum was wonderful…hundreds and hundreds of people, some with their keiki, who were seeing these tractors for the first time. The kids … Continue reading →

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The Great Oregon Steam-Up, Part Two

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Mokihana

Here we go again!  Nolemana and I wandered around the grounds before the parade was to start so that we could see some of the tractors up close. This is one of my very favorite steam tractors. Itʻs absolutely huge!

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Tour de Fleece 2014

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mokihana

Well, I thought I was gonna be posting almost every day of the Tour de Fleece.  You know, the yearly event for handspinners that coincides with the Tour de France. The idea is to challenge yourself to a spinning project … Continue reading →

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The Great Oregon Steam-Up 2014, Chapter One

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Mokihana

Last Saturday, Nolemana and I drove down to Brooks, Oregon, for the 2014 Great Oregon Steam-Up at the Antique Powerland Museum.  We used to take Nolemana’s dad, Roy-san, there every year, and he absolutely loved it.  Being an old farm boy, … Continue reading →

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Here, Kitty Kitty Kitty!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Mokihana

I was up late; it was hot outside and I had the sliding glass door open small kine.  I was just getting ready to take my shower when I heard a rustling noise outside; so I grabbed my camera, made … Continue reading →

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