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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

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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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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