Sheep Shearing Day

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Mokihana

Last year our sheep, for whatever reason, decided they didn’t wanna get sheared. “Nope. Not gonna do it. Not even if you tempt us with grain. Sure we’re hot under all this wool. But we ain’t gonna come down. You call us by rattling the grain can and saying, ‘Sheep sheep sheep’, but we’re gonna show you whose boss.” So last summer the sheep sweltered and sweat underneath all their wool. Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stuffs | 11 Comments

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 back to the rest of the girls. I had read about Yarnia on Monica’s blog, and was so intrigued that on Monday I told Julie I wanted us to go there as scouts. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin, Knitting | 9 Comments

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 it again to try recoup some of dea losses. Da hale stay out in daboonies, and one Saturday we wen holoholo ka‘a up dea. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 6 Comments

“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 care for Donna at home.

Julie has been exploring the different memory care facilities in the area, and when I can, I go with her for moral support. It’s not an easy thing Julie is doing, and because I love her, I want to support her any way I can. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 6 Comments

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 ocean. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin, Hawaiian Quilting | 3 Comments

Holoholo Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Mokihana

Nolemana and I had to appraise a house in Ridgefield, Washington, and since it had been a really long time since we’d been there, we decided to drive through the Ridgefield National Wildlife Rufuge. I’m really glad we did; it was a cold day but free of rain. Continue reading →

Posted in Holoholo Pacific Northwest, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge | 8 Comments

More CD Album Covers

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Mokihana

This can be addicting! I’m learning more about Photoshop, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 1 Comment

Wanna Write A Caption For This Photo?

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Mokihana

I’ve been trying to think up a caption for this photo of two of my cats, Xanax and Makanani. But it’s been a long week and my brain has capsized, so I’m welcoming your captions. No prizes like on some blogs, but it might be fun to do it anyway. Won’t it? Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 12 Comments

The Ultimate Variation On My Hawaiian Name

Posted on January 17, 2008 by Mokihana

K’den. Remember this post from ‘way back when, where I wrote about how mainland peeps have so much pilikia [trouble] with my name? Back then I thought I’d heard it all, fool that I am. Mochahana? That’s nothing compared to what happened last week!! Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 7 Comments

Band Album Meme

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Mokihana

Now THIS is fun!! I saw the first one here. It looked like so much fun I thought I’d try it. Continue reading →

Posted in Da Kine: Sometimes Full-on Pidgin | 2 Comments