Category Archives: Give back

Rochefort-en-Terre – feeling like Cinderella

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

There’s a storybook quality to the pretty little town of Rochefort-en-Terre, our last stop in Brittany. As the name indicates, it is built on a large rock outcropping, and has earned France’s appellation of “Petite Cité de Caractére” or small … Continue reading →

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It’s my kuleana

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Most people think of Hawaii as a paradise, and I’m among them. I count my blessings every day, as I soak up the great weather year-round, swim in the ocean twice a week, walk through Honokaʻa greeting friends and acquaintances … 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 →

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The ones left behind

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I am grateful that suicide has not touched my life. Except for an acquaintance from high school, no one I know has committed suicide. But twice as many people commit suicide every year than die of HIV/AIDS, 40,000. In my … Continue reading →

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Saving the heart of our town – Honoka‘a People’s Theatre

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

Our beloved Honoka‘a People’s Theatre is the heart of this town. They provide space for community classes, educational events and concerts and, yes, show movies, usually just a couple weeks later than the other theatres on the island. They stuck … Continue reading →

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Homeless

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

This week I came face-to-face with homelessness. Prior to this, my concerns for the poor were global, nonspecific, faceless. I gave money to the Hamakua Youth Foundation, donations to the Salvation Army, food to the local food pantry, and said … Continue reading →

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Rita resolutions, community commitments and joyful jazz

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

I’m working with my life coach again. Rita’s coached me on and off since 2005 when my boss sent me to her after a bad performance review. He thought I might need some support. He was right. Many of my … Continue reading →

Posted in daughters, Gary Washburn, Give back, Honoka'a, music in Hawaii, using a life-coach, Using my transformation tools | 2 Comments