Category Archives: 365 Days

We Have Babies!

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Mokihana

In 2021, we had a clutch of Violet-Green Swallow babies growing up in their little house. But then horrendous hot weather happened, 112° (44°C), and despite our efforts to save them, they didn’t make it. I was devastated, and for … Continue reading →

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Photos From May 2025

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Mokihana

So sorry for the delay; my computer was in the shop for its update, anden we were without internet for a couple of days. May 13th

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Rowena Crest and the Gorge

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Mokihana

As we were leaving Rowena Crest, we took this video. You can hear the wind! These folks were braver than we were for sure.

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365 Days 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mokihana

April 21st Close-up of my Christmas/Easter cactus bloom.

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More About My Cactus

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Mokihana

Lady Ti Di and Michelle both told me they have Easter Cacti too, in response to this image I posted of mine.

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A Bit of 365 Days 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mokihana

April 16th

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Pep Talks and Cough Drops

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mokihana

This post is dedicated to Michelle, who’s recovering from extensive knee surgery, which takes a whole bunch of courage and determination. You wouldn’t think that cough drops could be pep talks, would you? But these were for me after my … Continue reading →

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March – April 2025 Photos

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Mokihana

I’m still managing to get at least one photo per day these days…here’s a plethora of them. We’ll start off with Olson Farms the only sunny spot in the valley.

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March 24, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Mokihana

Today a Cooper’s Hawk decided to check out my bird feeders. I let him stay long enough to get a video of him surveying things. I apologize for the shakiness of the video; I was trying to gently breathe and … Continue reading →

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Holoholo Kaʻa iā Government Camp Along Hwy 26 and Beyond- Chapter Three. October 22, 2023

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Mokihana

Nothing like being a year and a half behind. Sheesh, Mokihana! But this is a perfect example of why I’m not doing the same 365 Days this year. I just couldn’t keep up doing other stuffs along with posting photos … Continue reading →

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