Category Archives: Bopping Around Tucson

Getting ready for the celebration!

Posted on December 29, 2013 by sheilawill

Many celebrations are coming up!  2014 awaits! “A Certain Slant of Light. Emerging from the Shadows of  Mental Illness” signing and reception on Friday, Jan. 17 from 5-7 p.m. at Our Place Clubhouse, 66 E. Pennington St. But most of … Continue reading →

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I’m happy

Posted on December 15, 2013 by sheilawill

Everybody’s talking about happiness, even doing research on it. The New York Times jumped onto the happywagon today, looking at studies over four decades. Duh. Faith, family, community and work matter most. Believing in something such as the magical beauty … Continue reading →

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Saturday morning, oh Saturday morning

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sheilawill

It’s confusing when you come from Maine. One thing I know for sure: I never want to be cold again, and I’ve become a weather wimp after living in Tucson for 11 years. It was only 61 degrees this morning … Continue reading →

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Ryan Gosling’s eyes or Heisenberg’s hat?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by sheilawill

His face was hidden by dark glasses. He was a skinny little guy whose shape was more like Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman than Walter White, aka Heisenberg the meth kingpin. His hat was the right shape but it was a … Continue reading →

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A tall, grande or venti coffee story

Posted on May 2, 2013 by sheilawill

I never thought that Starbucks would be my local coffee hangout. But it is. For a few years, Julie and I walked through El Encanto neighborhood chatting about our lives. Strolling around the hood sipping coffee was the perfect early … Continue reading →

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We’re from New Yohk

Posted on January 5, 2013 by sheilawill

Being able to walk on cool sunny Tucson mornings without slipping on ice is a miracle for this New Englander. Back east there’s snow and more snow, a friend was sandwiched between two storms unable to fly west from Massachusetts. … Continue reading →

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Welcoming 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by sheilawill

Life keeps turning. But there’s still so much I don’t know. Why does this Christmas cactus bloom at the same time every year? Where do our memories go when we grow old? Dan’s father says the worst thing about being … Continue reading →

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An Ordinary Day

Posted on December 25, 2012 by sheilawill

We chose an ordinary plant for our mini-holiday tree. This morning we strolled over  to our local Starbuck’s in the Tucson sunshine. I wanted scones and coffee for a holiday breakfast on an ordinary day. None of the usual suspects … Continue reading →

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Born to Run

Posted on October 29, 2012 by sheilawill

Gabby looked tired. She looked sad although she smiled and subjected herself to hundreds of people taking pictures. She was born to run. U.S. Rep. Ron Barber, who won a special election to take her place in the House, noted … Continue reading →

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Staycation/pre-vacation at Lodge in the Desert

Posted on June 7, 2012 by sheilawill

A week without air conditioning in 105 degree weather was enough for me (“I’m mad as hell and I won’t take it anymore!). We’re leaving on our road trip out west (further) at 4 a.m. in the morning. But first … Continue reading →

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