Monthly Archives: May 2013

Wicked Boots for Western Week

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

I love my little town on the Big Island. Honoka‘a (population 2000) is known for a couple of things: the Peace Parade, our Honoka‘a People’s Theatre, and Western Week. Last year I was so busy with planning and executing my … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Hawaii cowboy country, Hawaii ranching, Honoka'a, music in Hawaii | Tagged Honokaa's Western Week | 3 Comments

Careful – they spit!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

This month it was my turn to secure a speaker for Third Thursday Thrive, our grassroots organization focused on sustainability and community networking to benefit the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast. I’ve been thinking about fibers, especially animal fibers, as Textile … Continue reading →

Posted in Alpaca shearing, Hawaii ranching, sustainability | 3 Comments

Hawaii signs you won’t see in Wisconsin

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

I always love my guests’ reaction to the stop signs in the Parker Ranch Center, one of two main strip malls in Waimea. Nearly everyone pauses to take a picture. They are a great reminder to locals and tourists alike … Continue reading →