Paulette Scheffer
@mauipaddler.bsky.social
I’m a liberal, retired IT/cyber security exec living in Maui. I love being outdoors and active. I’m an empathetic introvert who dislikes small talk, but I dive into deep meaningful conversations. All comments and statements are my personal opinions.
Cheetah with two of four cubs. #photography#Africa
October 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cheetah with two of four cubs. #photography#Africa
I was visiting Gettysburg and couldn’t help but think that we may be headed this direction once again as the repubs call for war after the Kirk killing. But aren’t they the ones doing all the killing?
September 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I was visiting Gettysburg and couldn’t help but think that we may be headed this direction once again as the repubs call for war after the Kirk killing. But aren’t they the ones doing all the killing?
I’m visiting Philly and Williamsburg where our constitution was created and where they fought and died for the creation of our country. It’s sad that our current administration is working to totally destroy all they fought so hard to create. I hope they all end up in prison!
September 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I’m visiting Philly and Williamsburg where our constitution was created and where they fought and died for the creation of our country. It’s sad that our current administration is working to totally destroy all they fought so hard to create. I hope they all end up in prison!
Surf School - I only had my phone with me. When I saw the bright shirts and boards against the aqua and blue ocean I had to take a few shots. #hawaii#surfing#photography
August 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Surf School - I only had my phone with me. When I saw the bright shirts and boards against the aqua and blue ocean I had to take a few shots. #hawaii#surfing#photography
I had to move fast to line up this shot and just hoped my camera settings would be good enough. I liked how it turned out. #hawaii#Oahu#photography
August 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I had to move fast to line up this shot and just hoped my camera settings would be good enough. I liked how it turned out. #hawaii#Oahu#photography
Went to DC to see the Women’s Vietnam Memorial. They served, they sacrificed, they died and were spit upon and told they never served upon their return. They earned this tribute just as the men did and deserve this memorial. Thanks to all the women who serve!
July 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Went to DC to see the Women’s Vietnam Memorial. They served, they sacrificed, they died and were spit upon and told they never served upon their return. They earned this tribute just as the men did and deserve this memorial. Thanks to all the women who serve!
Saw this in Martha's
Vineyard today.
Vineyard today.
July 8, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Saw this in Martha's
Vineyard today.
Vineyard today.
Sunrise painted the ocean pink. #hawaii#maui
June 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Sunrise painted the ocean pink. #hawaii#maui
She's a beauty...
June 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
She's a beauty...
I was weeding the garden and had a visitor show up...this is a male Jackson Chameleon
May 27, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I was weeding the garden and had a visitor show up...this is a male Jackson Chameleon
Some of my favorite pictures from our safari
May 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Some of my favorite pictures from our safari
Just got back from Africa. In addition to the safaris, we brought goats, chickens and food to a small village, brought food and fed orphan kids, donated money so a village could buy a filter for their water tank enabling them to start a garden and have ready water and donating school fees for a kid
May 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Just got back from Africa. In addition to the safaris, we brought goats, chickens and food to a small village, brought food and fed orphan kids, donated money so a village could buy a filter for their water tank enabling them to start a garden and have ready water and donating school fees for a kid
Visited a village in Zimbabwe, bringing them goats, chickens and food. When we learned they needed a filter for water that was too salty we all pitched in to cover the $500 cost. Water is life!
May 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Visited a village in Zimbabwe, bringing them goats, chickens and food. When we learned they needed a filter for water that was too salty we all pitched in to cover the $500 cost. Water is life!
May you all find a moment of peace in this chaos 💕
May 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
May you all find a moment of peace in this chaos 💕
"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Nelson Mandela
Photo taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa. "Freedom" was a brick on the outside wall of the Mandela home in Soweto.
Photo taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa. "Freedom" was a brick on the outside wall of the Mandela home in Soweto.
April 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Nelson Mandela
Photo taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa. "Freedom" was a brick on the outside wall of the Mandela home in Soweto.
Photo taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa. "Freedom" was a brick on the outside wall of the Mandela home in Soweto.
I knew this photo would be useful one day. This was taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa.
April 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I knew this photo would be useful one day. This was taken at the apartheid museum in So. Africa.
A bit of earth's beauty
April 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A bit of earth's beauty
Another beautiful sunset tonight after the storm today.
April 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Another beautiful sunset tonight after the storm today.
Sights along Thompson Rd. today. We came upon an Axis deer hanging out in a yard and that was unusual. Of course no walk on Maui is complete without at least one rooster and hen.
April 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Sights along Thompson Rd. today. We came upon an Axis deer hanging out in a yard and that was unusual. Of course no walk on Maui is complete without at least one rooster and hen.
It was a nice Maui sunset last night. Spending time in nature always smooths my soul and reduces my stress. I really need that these days.
April 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
It was a nice Maui sunset last night. Spending time in nature always smooths my soul and reduces my stress. I really need that these days.
Even in our little Maui community we had Canada, Ukraine, Mexico, Palestine and Panama flags waving. When a car drove by bearing the Canadian flag everyone went wild with cheers. It was uplifting to protest and we all needed this positive energy!
April 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Even in our little Maui community we had Canada, Ukraine, Mexico, Palestine and Panama flags waving. When a car drove by bearing the Canadian flag everyone went wild with cheers. It was uplifting to protest and we all needed this positive energy!
Hands off on little Maui. It was held in front of Whole Foods and I think sent a perfect message to Bezos who owns a mansion here. It was big for our small community - over 2000 with horns constantly blowing in support.
April 6, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Hands off on little Maui. It was held in front of Whole Foods and I think sent a perfect message to Bezos who owns a mansion here. It was big for our small community - over 2000 with horns constantly blowing in support.
I got this text today. There is no way any recruiting firm would see my background and think I'm a perfect fit. With my cyber security background I'm highly suspicious of all unsolicited online approaches and there are so many red flags with this one. Not to mention, it's Amazon. Sender blocked.
April 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I got this text today. There is no way any recruiting firm would see my background and think I'm a perfect fit. With my cyber security background I'm highly suspicious of all unsolicited online approaches and there are so many red flags with this one. Not to mention, it's Amazon. Sender blocked.
