Monthly Archives: March 2014

Grateful for small moments

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I try to write down my blessings and thank God every day. Being grateful for what I have lays the foundation for having an abundant life. What are you thankful for this day? Dear God, Thank You for giving us … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, kitties, daughters, gratitude, Hawaii beaches, husband, wet/dry side of island | Tagged | 3 Comments

Zipping through the canopy

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

One of the first friends I made on the Big Island was Dianne. She thinks expansively about everything. So for her 65th birthday, she decided to go zip-lining and invited her family and all of us in the Women’s Circle … Continue reading →

Posted in botanical gardens, friends, getting out of my comfort zone, gratitude, Hamakua, learnng new things, life choices, Things to do on the Big Island, Zip-lining | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Humpback heat run, catamaran style

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

My binocular encounter with humpback whales last week left me hungry for more. So when Stacy called with the news that Endless Summer Private Charters (now Big Island Shaka)  had room to take us on a whale-watching excursion on Friday … Continue reading →

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Thar he blows…and breaches and spy hops and slaps his tail

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I love this time of year when friends sprinkle their conversation with references to our humpback whales. “Yesterday we went to the beach and sat there for two hours watching the whales surface and spout.” Or “we were at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawaii beaches, Hawaii plants and animals, Hawi, humpback whales, mountain, North Kohala | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments