Tag Archives: living full out

Free room and board for a week in Spain with Diverbo

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

How does a week in Spain, all expenses paid, sound to you? How about eating fantastic Spanish food, learning about (and trying) local customs, and understanding Spanish culture through conversations with Spaniards? At first I thought it was too good … Continue reading →

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West Coast Swing: taking my own advice

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Last night I found myself in the arms of a stranger, 40 years my junior. It can happen to anyone. You just have to put yourself out there . . . I’m visiting my daughter who’s a senior in college … Continue reading →

Posted in college, daughters, getting out of my comfort zone, learnng new things, links to my past, living full out | Tagged , , | 10 Comments

The Beatles got it wrong

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

The Beatles got it all wrong. I just turned 64, and it’s a turning point to freedom, not one of need (see words to When I’m 64). I don’t wonder if the loved ones in my life will still need … Continue reading →

Posted in asking the Universe, daughters, getting out of my comfort zone, learnng new things, living full out, Personal growth | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

“…the most outrageous woman in Honoka‘a!”

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

Last week some friends and I went to Waipi‘o Cookhouse, to see our friends in the Mamane Street Music Club who had a gig there, and to celebrate with Teri, the singer-violinist, for her birthday. I was still celebrating my … Continue reading →

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Inspiring people to live full out

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Last week I streaked my hair purple on a whim while getting my hair cut at the Supercuts in Kona Commons. On this day, Cody set me down in his chair. He’s a stylish hip young man with the coolest … Continue reading →

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A safe cocoon – Honoka‘a

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

I’m finally home after being gone for nearly two months. Italy taught me much, and I loved seeing my sisters in Wisconsin, but am so glad to be back on the Big Island. After tackling the usual fallout from a … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Hamakua, Hawaii's melting pot - ethnic groups, Holidays and festivals, Honoka'a, Honoring tradition, living full out | Tagged , | 6 Comments

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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The passionate Italian lives in Siena

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

During our first evening in Siena, we witnessed an evening parade of costumed drummers and flag-throwers. These folk represented the Bruco Contrade, one of the 17 districts in Siena that bind people to long-held traditions and good-natured but serious rivalries … Continue reading →

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