Category Archives: Hawaii ranching

Confessions of an omnivore

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

After writing my post last week about the Big Island cowboy culture, some people questioned my statement about mostly giving up beef. Why, they asked. Part of the answer lies in a couple of videos I saw years ago, “Forks … Continue reading →

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Big Island cowboy culture

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Last week I went to Waimea Community Theatre’s live performance of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew . . . set in the Wild West of the 1890’s. It was an innovative approach, and perfect for the cowboy heritage of the … Continue reading →

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Traditions and Family Values

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

One of the best things about our homegrown festivals is the opportunity to learn more about the local history. This week is Peace Week and the Honoka‘a People’s Theatre will be presenting Traditions and Family Values, a film with snippets … Continue reading →

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BA trucks

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

On the Big Island, you see a lot of pick-up trucks; they’re ubiquitous. While driving on the Kona side last week in the rural areas south and mauka (up-mountain) of Kailua, something struck me as odd. Then it hit me. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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