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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

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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Finding Spiritual Whitespace – A Review

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Mokihana

I’ve been following Bonnie Gray over at Faith Barista.com for several years now and have been always blessed by Bonnie’s words. So when her book came out, I was eager to read it. I have been fortunate to be part … Continue reading →

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A wonderful surprise today.

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Mokihana

Today I was driving down my driveway on the way to the gym. Went around the corner and there was a young doe staring at me! But Iʻd forgotten my cell phone. Of all the times to forget it. So … Continue reading →

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Montana Road Trip 2010, Chapter Twenty-Two

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Mokihana

Eh howzit!  U like go Montana again?  Kʻden.  We go! We’re still driving mauka/South on Highway 89, and just about to come into the tiny town of Clyde Park.  Population 288.

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Throwback Thursday Numbah Five

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mokihana

This photo of my beloved brother and me was taken in the front yard of our hale on Alani Drive. We were close then and have remained close all of our lives. I adored him then and adore him now. We … Continue reading →

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