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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

March 30 – Knitting with friends

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Mokihana

I really look forward to Saturdays when I can get together with friends and knit. Nancy and I are now meeting at Littlelamb and Ewe in Gresham, and because it’s a yarn shop, other knitters have joined us. Our group … Continue reading →

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March 29 – Up our Springtime driveway

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mokihana

Every year we take a photo of our driveway in Springtime; we started the first year we planted the Sakura trees, about twenty years ago. Now they are in need of pruning, but still make a nani scene going up … Continue reading →

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March 28 – Rescue

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Mokihana

I was working in my office today when I heard a thump against the side window to my right. Knowing that a bird had undoubtedly hit it, I leaped up and quietly went outside. Sure enough, a tiny Golden-Crowned Kinglet … Continue reading →

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March 27

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mokihana

Today a young man named Tyler, who’s been helping us around here ever since he was about twelve years old, cleaned off our deck glass, which has been full of fir pollen and moss from last fall and this winter. … Continue reading →

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March 26

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mokihana

Today I had a gorgeous visitor to my suet feeder. She hasn’t been around for awhile, and I was really happy to see her back again. I hope she and Mr Pileated Woodpecker decide to raise their babies here again … Continue reading →

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ʻOno!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mokihana

Nolemana and I had a coupon for dinner at Portland Seafood Restaurant, so off we went. I ordered the Crab-Stuffed Salmon with roasted green beans. Ho da ‘ono!!! I had enough left over another meal, too.

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March 24

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mokihana

Today Nolemana and I drove up to Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge in Washington. We always look forward to going; it’s quiet and peaceful, and the wildlife is absolutely amazing. We actually end up driving around the refuge twice, because it’s never … Continue reading →

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March 23

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Mokihana

I just love living in a semi-rural area. Within a half mile of us, there are horses, cattle, goats, and sheep. And these beauties, who live just across the road for us. Here a moa käne (rooster) shows his girls … Continue reading →

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March 22

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Mokihana

Just for you, AFK… you and Pink Martini. I loved the video and song! We had more hail, sunshine, and rain today. I’d just gotten home when I saw more hail coming towards us; the sky was dark and I … Continue reading →

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March 21

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mokihana

Wow, what a weather-y day we’ve had today! It started out cloudy, but with a patch of sun across the valley that made a great photo of the day. Then the sun came out, then it began to rain, and … Continue reading →

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