Tag Archives: ʻohana

Aloha ʻoe, e Ed, for now…

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Mokihana

I wrote this post in 2007, and am re-posting it today to honor my special friend, Ed, who, as of two days ago, is now playing Hawaiian music, talking stories, and laughing, with Braddah Dennis, Braddah IZ, and so many … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Tiny Waists…

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Mokihana

After writing last night’s post, I suddenly remembered a photo of one of my grandma’s with that kind of waist. Probably corseted to the max, but still. This photo was taken shortly after she came to the United States. I’m … Continue reading →

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Old Photos from Nolemana’s ʻOhana

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Mokihana

I’ve been sorting through envelopes and scanning old photos while preparing the next tree-cutting post. I’v been meaning to scan these for years. It’s really interesting to see the old photos; some I’m having to send to relatives to see … Continue reading →

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Montana Road Trip 2015, Chapter Twenty-FIve

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Mokihana

We spent several days with Cousins, enjoying our sightseeing time in and around Bozeman.  Best of all were our mealtimes and evenings together, which were filled with laughter and talks about our shared family histories, and skeletons in the closet. … Continue reading →

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