Category Archives: life choices

Building a home in Hawaii, Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

My latest project is building a house on the lot I purchased in 2016. After I had the land cleared and grubbed, the next step was to decide what to put on it. My expectations were high, because readying the … Continue reading →

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Dating after 65

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

I’m tiptoeing back into the dating game after 30 years on the sidelines. It’s a very different world out there. In 1988, there was no such thing as dating apps. We used singles magazines and newspaper personals. After my divorce … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, life choices, links to my past, Manifesting your life the way you want it, Personal growth, Single again, Using my transformation tools | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

Tattoo Parlor and a New Life

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

Well, I’m doing it – starting life over again with a new freedom, a new independence, and by myself. It’s another new chapter in my life. My close friends say it’s a whole new book. We’ll see. My daughters have … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, daughters, getting out of my comfort zone, gratitude, life choices, living full out, Mother-daughter bonding, Personal growth, Positive Thinking/Choose Your Attitude, self care, Trust-Ask-Accept with Gratitude | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

We eat some strange stuff

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

I’m on my annual trip to Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, for our family reunion. In the old days, 62 years ago, when it was my grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, we didn’t call it a reunion because we all just … Continue reading →

Posted in eating, eating right, German and Czech heritage, Honoring tradition, life choices, Wisconsin family, Wisconsin roots | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

My father’s ghost is here

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

This week, we are at the annual family reunion near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, a tradition that started 62 years ago. We still love every moment. But what we wouldn’t do to have Dad, the Master of Ceremonies, here with us … Continue reading →

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Live well longer: connect and engage with life

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

I recently took a series of classes at our local community college in Honoka‘a on Aging Well: Living Well as Long as Possible. One of the units focused on belonging, connections and engagement with life. I feel so grateful that … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Give back, grow my relationship circles, life choices, Making community, self care, Women's Empowerment Circle | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

No more excuses

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

I am so happy! I just went for my wellness visit with my nurse practitioner this week, and we went over my statistics from my lab work. I found out I have a disorder! Yes! You may think this is … Continue reading →

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Fireworks vs meditation: setting intentions for the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Did you celebrate New Year’s Eve? I don’t normally, but this year I did something that may become my norm. I went with Dianne and Mitch to the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple’s New Year’s celebration that included meditation, a service … 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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Class reunion memories and wishes

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

As I prepared to go to my 45th class reunion, I wondered, does anyone enjoy high school while they are experiencing it? Maybe those few gals and guys at the top of the heap. And we had a big heap … Continue reading →

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