Category Archives: Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Four

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Mokihana

After we rolled out of Al and Kapua’s cafe, I told Nolemana that I’d like to show him the small airport nearby, and that when Julie and I had been there, there was this really cool gyrocopter flying around. He … Continue reading →

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Nâ Pua o Ka Lâ Makuahine

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mokihana

Living here in Oregon, I really miss the sights and fragrances of home. I used to be able to walk outside our front door and smell plumeria flowers by the hundreds. Just outside the back door was a huge red … Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Chree

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Mokihana

Eh, sorry for da delay. Life happens. Computer in da shop. But I stay back! When I last posted about Rainier, we’d just seen that ‘way cool old bulldozer. Now, Nolemana and I are headed back down South on Highway … Continue reading →

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Bloom Where You’re Planted

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Mokihana

We have an aviary of ringneck doves outside my office; I love hearing them cooing to each other, sometimes even in the middle of the night.

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Moki Moka

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Mokihana

Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Company in Damascus: my home away from home, my place of refuge from the stress of my life, my knitting retreat, and my first choice when I want a a latté, capuccino or mango smoothie.

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Cough, Cough, Cough, Sneeze, Try Gimme Da Kleenex!

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Mokihana

Part Five on hold due do da fack dat I feel so junk! I neva been dis sick in years! Send poi. Buy stock in Kleenex company.

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Fulfilling a Moral Obligation

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Mokihana

Julie and I go to the same Bible Study, and we consider it our moral obligation to check out the new yarn stores around the Portland area so that we can maintain our status as yarn pushers enablers and report … Continue reading →

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Ku’u Lei Hinahina

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Mokihana

About seven years ago, Nolemana and I had dis appraisal up in Battle Ground, Washington. Was one foreclosure kine appraisal; da homeowners wen get evicted, and da bank wen hire us foa appraise da hale so dey could try sell … Continue reading →

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“Roundup Time In Texas”

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Mokihana

About two years ago, my friend Julie’s mom came to live with her after the untimely and totally unexpected death of Julie’s dad. Julie’s mom has Alzheimer’s, and the time is approaching when Julie will no longer be able to … Continue reading →

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Aloha Across The Ocean

Posted on February 8, 2008 by Mokihana

Since I’m on staff at Alohaworld and active on the message board, I get to meet a lot of new people. And one person has come into my life who has blessed me with so much aloha from across the … Continue reading →

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