Da Hawaiian Coffee Beanz Fishie

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Mokihana

I can’t stop knitting these fish! This is my second one and I’ve just started on my fourth! As I was knitting this one, he told me he wanted to live at Hawaiian Beanz. I checked with Mike to make sure it was okay, and when he said “Sure!” Continue reading →

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Da Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Mokihana

I wanted to make something special for my hānai niece, and decided to knit her a fishie! I found a wonderful pattern, bought some Noro Kureyon yarn, and during our Bible Study retreat at the beach over the weekend, knit this cute little guy and called him a humuhumunukunukuapua‘a. (Yeah yeah, I know da colors aren’t right.) Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Two

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Mokihana

We left the highway and soon found ourselves out in daboonies. I love doing appraisals in the country, because I never know what will show up around the next bend. 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. Continue reading →

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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. Continue reading →

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Kewt Baby Hat

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Mokihana

I finished the Upside Down Daisy Hat from Itty Bitty Hats yesterday, and am very pleased with the way it turned out. The stem of the flower was a little fiddly, and I thought this would be the first and only hat like this I would make. But thanks to some people on Ravelry, who encouraged me to finish, I did. And I just might make another one! Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part One

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Mokihana

On February 9th, this year, we had to do an appraisal in Rainier, Oregon. Out in daboonies. I love trips like this because I know we’ll see at least some new countryside in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest. Continue reading →

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Hand Warmers

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Mokihana

My hands are always cold in winter. We keep our house pretty cool, and here in my office my desk is right in front of a sliding glass door. Yes, it’s thermal. But my hands still get cold. So I decided to knit myself a pair of handwarmers. Continue reading →

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A Day At Da Refuge With Julie, Part Three

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Mokihana

Julie and I took our time driving through the refuge. It was such a beautiful day, and such a peaceful place. We were free from the stresses of life, and had only to enjoy the beauty around us. Continue reading →

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A Day At Da Refuge With Julie, Part Two

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Mokihana

It was such a nani day; no rain, not too cold. We passed by ditches filled with coots (not cooties, u lolos!) and ducks, as well as a gigantic stand of teasle. Sorry, no photos. It was quiet and peaceful, with the exception of the bird calls, which added to the peace of the place. Continue reading →

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