Category Archives: Pōpoki

A Bittersweet Story

One night, at four o’clock in the morning, something happened that brought tears to my eyes. Bittersweet tears. Tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears of remembrance. First, you should go here to read the first part of this story. … Continue reading

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June 17 – Kalakoa’s kneading face

Kalakoa absolutely loves kneading in the sheepskin that I put on the footstool of my mango wood rocker. She gets the silliest look on her face as she kneads away, and she won’t be distracted for anything!

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May 18 – Went to the shelter and…

Well, I guess it was inevitable. Nolemana was so lonely without Hinahina, and today we drove up to Vancouver to donate Hina’s cat food there. And Nolemana said he’d like to look at kitties. First we checked out one sweet … Continue reading

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May 12 – Kalakoa kokua

I’ve been sick for the past several days, but decided to see if I couldn’t get my spinning fiber stash photographed and organized. It’s a lot of work hardly any work at all since I really have any fiber stashed.** … Continue reading

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May 8 – Trailing clouds of glory

Ummm…. somebody named Kalakoa decided to get into my yarn. I followed it to the entryway all the way from the dining room. Can you see the ball underneath the typing table? So kolohe dis pōpoki!

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May 7 – Best friends

  I love how Noelani and Keola sleep together!

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April 30 – Aloha ʻOe, Hinahina

I stay writing dis post wit plenny wai maka, cuz today we wen tell Hinahina, “Aloha ʻoe”. Was hard cuz she no like get sleepy foa long time, so we jass wen talk to her, tell her how spesho she … Continue reading

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April 28 – Treasuring the time

Hinahina is still eating tuna, but that’s about it. And because of her renal failure, she can’t stay on it forever. But for now, she is still pretty alert, though she sleeps a lot. Well, who wouldn’t, at her age? … Continue reading

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April 26 – Ku’u Lei Hinahina

In order to fully understand the photo of the day, and my sadness, please go here and read my 2008 post about our kitty, Hinahina. Hinahina is now about fourteen years old, and has been Nolemana’s faithful companion in his … Continue reading

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April 12 – Kitteh hugs

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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