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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

April 19 – A froggy tale

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Mokihana

One photo couldn’t do justice to my day today. So you folks get to choose which one you think is the saddest, worthy of the photo of the day. About a month ago I finished a really pretty cowl. I … Continue reading →

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April 18 – Cuteness and a scare

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Mokihana

  Today was an interesting day, to say the least. And I didn’t get a photo of the most scary experience, either. This afternoon Nolemana called me in a panic; he was down at the barn and saw that Ricky, … Continue reading →

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April 17 – Matching critters

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Mokihana

As I was leaving for The Gathering today, Rayado the llama and Ricky were pretty close to the fence, so I thought they’d make a good photo for today. One of our Jacob sheep is lying under the tree in … Continue reading →

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April 16 – ‘Anuenue

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Mokihana

Today was my monthly spinning date with my friend Suzette in Canby, so as I usually do, I stopped at Willamette Falls to take a photo. This morning the sun came out and shone behind me, making a lovely rainbow … Continue reading →

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April 15 – Turkey in the straw

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mokihana

I hesitate even posting a photo today because of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, which just sickens me. At the same time, I don’t want the people who set up the bombs to have any power over my creativity, … Continue reading →

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April 14 – Old fire engine

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Mokihana

Nolemana and I drove home along a country road on our way home from visiting long-time friends. We saw something so perfect for my photo of the day that I turned around, drove back, and turned around again so that … Continue reading →

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April 13 – Chemo hats

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mokihana

I knit this chemo hat and another one in the same pattern for two women whom I don’t know. They’re both going through chemo right now, and I wanted to knit a hat for each of them. The pattern is … Continue reading →

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April 12 – Kitteh hugs

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Mokihana

Well, how kewt is this! Noelani jumped up into the chair where Keola was, and he began to lick her head. But check out the way he’s holding her, like he never wants to let go. I love this!! The … Continue reading →

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11 April – It’s lambing time!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Mokihana

I love seeing new lambs! This one was just born and lives around the corner from us. Just a few days old, it’s already grazing on the new spring grass with its mom. Ho da kewt!!

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April 10 – Magnolia and Chickens

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mokihana

Da Gathering met at a friend’s house just down the road from me today. I love when we meet here because for one thing, my friend always welcomes us with open arms. But I also love it because she has … Continue reading →

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