Author Archives: Mokihana

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

July 14-16 – Getting in da hay

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Mokihana

My neighbor around the corner has been busy haying for the last three days. I love watching them, love the aroma of the fresh cut hay. I always love it when there are no cars behind me so that I … Continue reading →

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Giving up on catching up on 365 Days

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mokihana

I decided there’s no way I can play catch up, so if you’d like to see my July photos till today, try go here. The Tour de Fleece is going on right now, same time as the Tour de France. … Continue reading →

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July 1 – Aloha ʻoe e Puakea

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mokihana

Seems like we’ve been having more of our fair share of saying aloha to beloved pets. Today we said it to Puakea, one of our sweet Maremma Livestock Guardian dogs. She was twelve years old, and for all this time, … Continue reading →

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June 30 – My papa-san ♥

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Mokihana

Today is my papa-san’s birthday, and he hasn’t been out of my thoughts all day long. He has never been out of my heart. As far as I knew, there was only one photo of the two of us together … Continue reading →

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June 29 – Tour de Fleece

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mokihana

Yep! It’s that time again! Spinning along with le Tour de France. This is what I spun today… “Mountain Bluebird” Targhee fiber, dyed by Rickie of Raven Ridge Fiber Arts in Montana. This stuff is amazing! I’m spinning it on … Continue reading →

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June 20-28 – Ai yah!

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Mokihana

Ho, I stay so far behind! Taking photos every day, but then get too busy to post ’em. So. June 20th: My neighbor was trying to ride her horsie up this road. Only one problem. He didn’t want to go … Continue reading →

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June 19 – Hoʻokahi kaukani

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Mokihana

I was hoping that when my odometer hit 1000 miles I’d be somewhere where I could take a photo of it. And I was! On Hattan Road in Oregon City on my way to Beavercreek, with no one behind me! … Continue reading →

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June 18 – Hauʻoli Lā Hānau

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mokihana

I got some fabulous birthday wishes today! Iʻm so grateful for each and every one of them. These photos sum up my day: From my friends on Ravelry: From Julie: Monthly photo of Willamette Falls on my way to Canby, … Continue reading →

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June 17 – Kalakoa’s kneading face

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Mokihana

Kalakoa absolutely loves kneading in the sheepskin that I put on the footstool of my mango wood rocker. She gets the silliest look on her face as she kneads away, and she won’t be distracted for anything!

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June 16 – My papa-san

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mokihana

I really miss my dad. He was an awesome man, so full of life; he loved music, taught me how to play guitar and ʻukulele, passed on to me (and my brother) his love of old cars, had the voice … Continue reading →