Category Archives: Bopping Around Tucson

Tour de tour

Posted on November 21, 2010 by sheilawill

Today was El Tour de Tucson, a giant bicycle race that raises funds for non-profit charitable agencies. Around 9,000 folks cycle all over the city, 109 miles in one race, a bunch more go for 66 miles, and some head … Continue reading →

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Hoofer, father

Posted on November 15, 2010 by sheilawill

That’s how Savion Glover describes himself in the UApresents program. I’d call him the most creative, stupendous tap dancer ever. His body resonates music — there’s no need of instruments. “Bare Soundz,” his latest show, performed last night with Marshall … Continue reading →

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Downtown Friday night

Posted on November 6, 2010 by sheilawill

Date night. Here’s what we did. Tucson Firefighters’ chili cook-off at Presidio Park in front of City Hall. A carnival atmosphere where you buy tickets to go around and get tiny cups of the hot stuff. None of it was … Continue reading →

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“Freakonomics”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by sheilawill

Read the book by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. The movie, “Freakonomics,” which I saw on Sunday at Tucson’s cool Loft Cinema, helped me understand all the freakiness better, even if its lengthy examination of corruption and Sumo … Continue reading →

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Dogs are people too, or are they?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by sheilawill

This morning I was off to Pilates class on my bike. Around 30 dogs were barking in the park, their people engaged in the Yoga child’s pose, which is supposed to be relaxing. The sign said Doga Yoga. Yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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Walktalking

Posted on September 19, 2010 by sheilawill

Ever noticed how ideas flow more easily when you’re moving? Having your mouth going helps too; the words come out without thinking about them. Why not have business meetings walking along the Rillito, hiking up the road in Sabino Canyon, … Continue reading →

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