Category Archives: Fight wimpiness

Turning 70…by plane, by car, by boat, and on my own two feet (part 3)

Posted on August 31, 2016 by sheilawill

Determined to not be on planes and in airports nonstop, I studied a map of Europe. The ultimate goal of “Sheila’s Excellent Adventure” was to visit Ethan and Steph in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Watch for my story in the November issue … Continue reading →

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Turning 70…by plane, by boat, by car, and on my own two feet (part 1)

Posted on August 19, 2016 by sheilawill

Lounging by the Mediterranean in Kas, Turkey. I left my home in Tucson, Arizona, on May 3. Since our return to Tucson this week, so many friends have asked, “Where exactly did you go?” First, three days in Boston, my … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-covered coffee beans at a historic hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona

Posted on April 24, 2016 by sheilawill

A handful for twenty-five cents. That’s right; the same amount of chocolate-covered coffee beans from Godiva or any other hoity-toity chocolatier would be at least two dollars. We probably ate at least fifty each. We were on a mini-vacation, so … Continue reading →

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Kisses to the world, ‘Optum’ to Turkey

Posted on March 26, 2016 by sheilawill

“Oy Vey’Izmir” (a type of desert kvetch), says Jordan, when I ask what part of Turkey Buket’s from. I wish I had snapped a photo of these two young folks sitting next to us this morning at our Frank’s breakfast. … Continue reading →

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Welcome 2016!

Posted on January 2, 2016 by sheilawill

I’ve decided it’s the Year of Sheila (although I’ve heard it’s the Year of the Monkey). There’s the excitement of planning my great adventure to Kyrgyzstan in May for a visit with Ethan and Steph. Where will I disembark on … Continue reading →

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Snippets of Hiking

Posted on December 14, 2015 by sheilawill

I was on my Sunday afternoon hike, heading up the Douglas Spring trail in Tucson’s Rincon Mountains. You know, I start humming after being in nature for a few minutes. Two fleet-footed boys of 7 or 8 appear behind me. … Continue reading →

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Trying to make it easier — a short one

Posted on November 29, 2015 by sheilawill

Walking back to Brook and Gian’s house, up the main drag of Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC, I see a way to make it easier. Cut through the woods. Some folks may think I’m a bit nutty. I prefer … Continue reading →

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I’m with Bernie: ‘A grotesque level of inequality…’

Posted on October 10, 2015 by sheilawill

That’s the real issue, isn’t it? I’ve been a political junkie my entire life, but never have I been so afraid for the future of representative democracy in the United States. Citizens United has made a mockery of any semblance … Continue reading →

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Being in charge of myself…the way life should be!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by sheilawill

It’s been almost a month since I plunged back into an independent work life. Quitting my job after 10 years has been a relief — both emotionally and politically. For those of you who have sent kind words about missing … Continue reading →

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Ranch sisters

Posted on May 3, 2015 by sheilawill

Whether we’re from Kansas City, Boston, San Antonio, Chicago or Southwest Harbor, Maine, when five women get together we’re sisters. So it was at The Big House for less than 24 hours — long enough to establish a new and … Continue reading →

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