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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

May 22 – Pīpī

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mokihana

I was on my way home from the Post Office and saw this peaceful scene. I quickly stopped da kawila, backed up a bit (love the quiet country roads with no traffic!), and took this photo, especially for AFK, who … Continue reading →

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May 21 – E komo mai

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Mokihana

Sad endings and new beginnings. We left my old kawila behind in the parking lot at the Chrysler dealer. The only thing left on her was the old spinner, which was hanging on by only two very frayed ribbons. The … Continue reading →

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May 20 – Anodda aloha ʻoe

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mokihana

My kawila, my faithful kawila, used to have all kine stickers on it. Like “100% Tita”, and “Live Aloha”, and “Aloha Happens”. But today it is bare. Nomo da IZ sticka on da side window. Hakum? Cuz dis kawila get … Continue reading →

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May 19 – Sunshine and iris

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Mokihana

Lovely day out on the deck in the sunshine, and the irises are blooming!

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May 18 – Went to the shelter and…

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Mokihana

Well, I guess it was inevitable. Nolemana was so lonely without Hinahina, and today we drove up to Vancouver to donate Hina’s cat food there. And Nolemana said he’d like to look at kitties. First we checked out one sweet … Continue reading →

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May 14-17

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Mokihana

Man, this bug really wiped me out! I took photos, but I was so tired and had to drag myself to places I absolutely had to go. So here’s the recap: May 14th: Lambs growing fast… down the road from … Continue reading →

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May 13 – Koi

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Mokihana

I felt good enough to venture out for awhile; I stopped by our local pond/landscape store and stopped by the koi pond out front as I’ve done before. These guys are so amazingly beautiful, and I just watched them for … Continue reading →

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May 12 – Kalakoa kokua

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Mokihana

I’ve been sick for the past several days, but decided to see if I couldn’t get my spinning fiber stash photographed and organized. It’s a lot of work hardly any work at all since I really have any fiber stashed.** … Continue reading →

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May 11 – Wisteria

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Mokihana

  Wisteria along SE 182nd Drive in Boring.

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May 10 – The Grosbeaks have returned!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Mokihana

  I know that Spring is really here when the Black-Headed Grosbeaks show up at my feeders. This isn’t the best photo, but you get the idea. They’re here to raise their babies, so I’m sure I’ll be getting some … Continue reading →

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