Category Archives: plants in my yard

Building a new house in Hawaii, Part 1.

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

On top of everything else happening in my life, I am also building a house. Sometimes I question my sanity. I actually bought the lot while I was in England two years ago. No it’s not in England. I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, Building a new house, Decide and take action, facing my fears, getting out of my comfort zone, home, plants in my yard, working in my yard | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Sure signs it’s fall in Hawai‘i

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Seasons change very subtly in Hawai‘i. But after 5 years of living here, I can see the shifts. Fall is a mix of cool rainy days, often too many in a row, and warm sunny days often with low humidity. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adjusting to Hawaii, Being present, Honoka'a People's Theatre, learnng new things, Macadamia Nuts, Meditation, plants in my yard, Small town life, yoga | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

An interruption becomes an obsession – heart of palm

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Recently a friend, Steve, offered to take down one of the loveliest trees in my yard, but also potentially, the most deadly: a Royal Palm, almost 50 feet tall, standing on the edge of the property. We worried every time … Continue reading →

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My Hawaiian culture class is pau

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

It’s Monday afternoon. I feel strangely “unbusy.” My Hawaiian Culture Class, the activity that consumed me for the last 12 weeks, is pau (finished). The graduation ceremony, the ho‘ike, was such a rush. Four chants, five hulas, friends and family in … Continue reading →

Posted in Chants and blessings, Hawaiian Culture Class - Lanakila Mangauil, hula, island culture, learnng new things, Personal growth, plants in my yard, Resurgence of Hawaiian Culture | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Prepping for our ho‘ike – no time to let my J droop

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

Julia: “Look! There’s some kukui leaves!” Me: “Nope; not unfettered.” Julia: “Oh pooh. Let your J droop a little.” Julia and I were on the hunt for kukui leaves. Because of its many uses, the kukui was named the State … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, Chants and blessings, Honoring tradition, hula, learnng new things, plants in my yard, Waipio Valley | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

There’s no place like home…

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

It sure feels good to be home. Today is Thanksgiving, and I am truly giving thanks. I started the day with lectoring for our parish’s Thanksgiving Mass, where everyone can wear their native dress. I’ve been meaning to go, but … Continue reading →

Posted in German and Czech heritage, gratitude, Hawaiian bounty, Holidays and festivals, Honoring tradition, husband, plants in my yard | 4 Comments

Autumn yoga abundance

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

Yesterday I heard my first Christmas carol at a shop decorated with trees and ornaments. They must feel they need to start early because it’s hard to get into the mood for Halloween, let alone Christmas, when the leaves don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in eating right, friends, gratitude, Hawaiian bounty, Holidays and festivals, plants in my yard, yoga | Tagged | 3 Comments

Puss, the produce protector

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

It’s great to be back in Hawai‘i. I enjoy seeing my family in Wisconsin and going to the lake, but nothing beats sitting on my own lanai enjoying nature with a screen between me and the mosquitoes. Unfortunately there’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals around the house, friends, home, plants in my yard | 3 Comments