Tag Archives: Sabino Canyon

Nature sustains me in this troubled world

Posted on August 16, 2019 by sheilawill

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 by sheilawill

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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One Man’s Quest to Save Us from Gloom

Posted on June 23, 2019 by sheilawill

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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Walking Weather in Tucson

Posted on August 24, 2018 by sheilawill

If it’s under 80 degrees by 8 a.m., I’m out the door. Friday is Sabino Canyon day. All the recent rain popped circles of orange blossoms atop barrel cacti. Ocotillo branches are leafing out again. The verdant Catalinas harbor happy … Continue reading →

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Best Sabino Canyon walk ever! Balancing encroaching fascism!

Posted on June 16, 2018 by sheilawill

I made it to the top and back, 7.4 miles. Overcast. Lovely. Cool raindrops. A salve to the constant news of America going down, down, down. Assigning myself the end-of-birthday week challenge to make it to the top did me … Continue reading →

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Success=3x a week

Posted on December 31, 2016 by sheilawill

Today I bought a bottle of Prosecco to kindly usher out 2016. The year included Sheila’s Excellent Adventure to the other side of the world back in May, as well as tons of political slime. If I dredge up the … Continue reading →

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I’m curious about a lot of stuff…

Posted on September 7, 2016 by sheilawill

Does my desk show that I’m curious, or sentimental, or a habitual collector, or is this photo too dark to see any of my tchotchkes (trinkets)? There’s a small ceramic head that my son made in 1st grade. There’s a cheery … Continue reading →

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