Category Archives: wet/dry side of island

Big Island: if you don’t like the weather, drive five miles

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Diane Scheurell

Today Hurricane Hector is supposed to be arriving on the Big Island. I live on the eastern side, the direction first to get hit by rain from hurricanes. I woke this morning to a steady rain and thick humid air. … Continue reading →

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Grateful for small moments

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I try to write down my blessings and thank God every day. Being grateful for what I have lays the foundation for having an abundant life. What are you thankful for this day? Dear God, Thank You for giving us … Continue reading →

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Escape to the beach

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

I’m certainly glad that the Polar Vortex has left the mainland. I’ve been reluctant to post anything in the past three weeks because whatever I said about living here on the Big Island would sound like gloating. But even we … Continue reading →

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The Elixir perfected

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

It feels great to be back on the Big Island after so much time away. Amy, my neighbor back in Racine, says it snowed last weekend and the weatherman is predicting snow for Friday. Some lakes in Wisconsin still have … Continue reading →

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Why Hawaii?

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

You might be wondering, so what’s a Midwest gal doing in Hawai’i anyway?  Are you kidding?  Two years before we moved we had 100 inches of snow.  The next year we had 60 inches.  We lived on a corner lot, so we had lots of snow … Continue reading →

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