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.) (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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! (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)