Monthly Archives: December 2012

Memories on the Christmas Tree

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

Jade and I finally managed to trim the Christmas tree. It was a wonderful journey down memory lane. Funny how we each had fond memories of an ornament, but they weren’t the same memory. The bubble lights are a great example. My … Continue reading →

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Making new memories in Hilo

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

I didn’t realize it, but I’ve been lonely for news from Wisconsin – in this case, from the folks back at work. I send out my blog postings, and many of them receive it, but it’s rare to hear back. … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian diners

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

I noticed that I have been craving comfort foods in the past week; I understand that’s normal when you’re sick. My comfort foods go back to the plain dishes of my simple Czech and German upbringing: mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, … Continue reading →

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Rooster rodeo and round-up

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

It has been blowing hard for five days, though the winds are warm.  Several palm fronds crashed in the yard.  But the good thing about this fierce wind – we don’t hear the roosters.  They must be hunkered down, or … Continue reading →

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Miracle soup at the Lotus Cafe

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

I enjoyed the Packer game on Sunday, despite the nasty cold I had caught. It was peaceful to watch the snow come down on the TV screen as they played.  Back in Wisconsin, I always enjoyed that first snow of … Continue reading →

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Ask the Universe

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

I’m a great believer in asking the Universe, God, Spirit, whatever you call Her, for what I want.  It’s what got me here to Hawai’i, it’s what allowed me to retire early, and many other smaller things.  What I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Tacky, but in a good way: Waimea Christmas Parade

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

There I was, the self-avowed parade-hater watching yet another parade.  But I couldn’t resist.  Stacy invited me and she’s always so busy selling houses I never get to see her.  So here was my chance to have a glorious couple … Continue reading →

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I’m chicken

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

Okay folks, I have to confess – I am chicken.  I haven’t talked directly with the chicken lady about the roosters because I hate confrontation.  I called Jeremiah to see if she had called him back about removing just the … Continue reading →

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