SHEILA TALKING…
I have a lot to say. Some of it is pretty insightful. Not all of it. As a journalist I do more formal writing; this blog will be informal. Let me know what you think-
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Author Archives: sheilawill
I look at all the angry people…and I have questions
WHY DON’T THE POOREST AND THE MOST MARGINALIZED AMONG US RISE UP? I would. Like Palestinians who hurl rocks at cars sporting Israeli license plates zipping though the West Bank after dark. If Black Americans attacked the Capitol they would … Continue reading
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
I’m feeling oddly celebratory today. Maybe it’s because a mountain of stressful chaos has been hurled from our national shoulders. But there’s more… Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, all yummy food and no religion. Maybe it’s because … Continue reading
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A Somewhat Entertaining Political Dream
A typical Tucson blue sky sparkles above us. Sipping a glass of Prosecco with a few friends at a pop-up patio restaurant. Other twos and threes sit socially distanced at their tables, respectful of our limited lives during this never-ending … Continue reading
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Tagged Democratic Tucson, end of trump nightmare, Kamala Harris, Nov. 3 election, women with brains
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Fake News!!!
That’s what the crook in the White House says…is anything in the news ever true? Not to him. Only Fox News. I picture him lounging on a gold-bordered couch in the WH living quarters, still donning his pajamas at midday, … Continue reading
Posted in America WTF?, For Love of History, Politics
Tagged 2020 election, Congressional Republicans, Fox News, new york times, trump's taxes
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Live History
Historic statues and landmarks may beckon some. Usually not me, but visiting family in Minneapolis a few weeks back I had to see it: Chicago Avenue where one George Floyd was put to death for being Black. His life kneed … Continue reading
“History has its eyes on you…”
I’m angry. It’s one thing to denigrate political opponents who expect it. It’s another to cast doubt on an accomplished scientist who has saved numerous lives over a decades-long career. If anyone will save us from this pandemic it’s Dr. … Continue reading
SCOTUS, WTF?
Wearing masks during a pandemic violates their rights, say right-wing naysayers. Taking away contraceptives from women who work for religious employers that disapprove of birth control doesn’t? Why does a boss decide if a woman can afford birth control? Justices Kagan … Continue reading
America WTF?
Today’s NYTimes editorial says it all. All the policy changes to bring about the promise of America, what white Americans have mostly paid lip-service to these past four-hundred years. Read through the list of essential societal changes, such as NO … Continue reading
Pandemic Choices
Sabino Canyon was packed this morning. Umpteen Cars lined the road. A scary scene because half the walkers, in my experience, don’t wear masks or practice social distancing. I don’t know what they’re thinking, that they’re invincible, that nearly 100, … Continue reading