Category Archives: politics in Hawaii

They don’t know their Mother

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Last month, I witnessed an innovation in Manhattan perhaps better left un-invented, though my daughter loved the idea. It was a cupcake ATM, not far from the hotel where we stayed while looking at colleges. A cupcake ATM is just … Continue reading →

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The bounty of the Big Island, endangered

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

For lots of reasons I haven’t been to Waimea for the Saturday Farmer’s Market this summer. I finally went, and had a great time seeing my favorite vendors and buying their organic produce. A few of these folks very ethically … Continue reading →

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Art History 101; Sad History 201- Honolulu Museum of Art / Iolani Palace

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

Today’s Honolulu visit was focused on art and history.  The Honolulu Museum of Art (HMA) is interesting even on the outside.  There’s a wonderful juxtaposition of a huge steel structure whose parts move with the wind, with organic huts made … Continue reading →

Posted in Hawaiian Art, Hawaiian history, Honolulu, Iolani Palace, Kingdom of Hawaii, Overthrow of Hawaiian Monarchy, politics in Hawaii, Resurgence of Hawaiian Culture | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment