Category Archives: nature

Holoholo Kaʻa to Trout Lake 2023 – Chapter One

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mokihana

I totally forgot that I’d never written about our autumn advencha to Trout Lake, Washington! So I’m gonna do it now. I kept thinking I’d do it in the fall, and guess what? I never did. But fall photos are … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day, 2025

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Mokihana

On Christmas Day, Nolemana and I drove up to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge which seems to be our yearly adventure. We always take the back road in so that we can see if that old house on the way is … Continue reading →

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September Photos

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mokihana

It was a lovely month! We got a koi for our pond, and the goldfish was checking him out.

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August Da Kine

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Mokihana

Sigh… now that it’s October…

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Da Kine July, 1st to 15th

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Mokihana

When we were looking to move from our rented house in Clackamas, one day when I was out driving, I saw a for sale sign for our present house. We arranged to take a look at it right away, and … Continue reading →

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June Photos

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Mokihana

Nothing like getting behind. Trying hard to catch up! I don’t know why I’ve been having such a hard time updating this bloggie. It’s been a hard bunch of weeks and lots of appointments and stuff to do doesn’t help. … Continue reading →

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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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365 Days 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Mokihana

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

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A Bit of 365 Days 2025

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Mokihana

April 16th

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