Author Archives: sheilawill

A Navajo concept to live by…

Posted on September 5, 2019

I’m back home in Tucson, following two weeks back east on magnificent Mt. Desert Island, Maine, and nearly a week in cool Minneapolis visiting my son and his beautiful family. We’re awaiting the birth of their daughter. Meanwhile, my super … Continue reading →

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Nature sustains me in this troubled world

Posted on August 16, 2019

If you think our make-believe president cares about anything but the size of his crowd, think again. Today’s outrage is the travel rejection of two duly elected congresswomen for not making nice with Israel. Keeping out U.S. Reps Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan … Continue reading →

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A Few Sabino Canyon Snippets

Posted on August 3, 2019

I’m an eavesdropper. I’m curious about other people’s conversations. You might say I’m nosy. Or I’m creative? Early morning hike in Sabino Canyon, here’s what I heard: “When I was young I always felt like Superman.” “I go home, take … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Carter, Kamala Harris, Marianne Williamson, and Impeachment: a few notes

Posted on June 28, 2019

Jimmy Carter tells it like it is. We have an illegitimate president, who smiles at Putin, mouthing his joke to not interfere in the 2020 presidential election. This is disgusting. This president is a traitor. We need to start impeachment … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Quest to Save Us from Gloom

Posted on June 23, 2019

Jogging up Sabino Canyon a middle-aged African-American man wearing an MLK T-shirt calls out to me, “Hey kiddo, nice to see you today!” “How are you doing?” I ask. “Outstanding! Have I told you this one: Why did the raisin … Continue reading →

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A Comedy of Airlines: no to Air France; maybe to American Airlines

Posted on June 9, 2019

If you harbor concerns about your flight and are flying into London Heathrow, look for  troubleshooting agents in the left-hand corner before you approach the gates. Magic — like walking through the brick wall to Hogwarts in Harry Potter books … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Women Writing in Tuscany

Posted on June 2, 2019

Burnt red tile rooftops in Florence, Italian voices wafting up from the overcrowded streets, and bathroom bidets remind me that I’m far from home. No longer at the Tuscany Villa where we six women bonded — hailing from Washington State, … Continue reading →

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