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MLK Day in 2022

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Sheila Morris

“I think the tragedy is that we have a Congress with a Senate that has a minority of misguided senators who will use the filibuster to keep the majority of people from even voting. They won’t let the majority senators vote. … Continue reading →

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in case you missed it – yesterday was January 6th.

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Sheila Morris

On January 06, 2021 I watched the desecration of my nation’s house, felt horrified and saddened beyond measure at a reality television show produced, directed, and starring the former president of the far from united states – a man who … Continue reading →

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where to? what next?

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Sheila Morris

Time to say goodbye to the holidays for me – bah, humbug survives another season to rise like the phoenix for another new year. What’s ahead for 2022? I started the New Year much like I’d ended the Old Year … Continue reading →

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dear Santa, send boxing gloves

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Before you ask yourself whether you’ve read this story before, I can say possibly – it’s a seasonal favorite of mine. ********************* “Dear Santa Claus, how are you? I am fine. I have been pretty good this year. Please bring … Continue reading →

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Hail to the Chief!

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Sheila Morris

(A/P photo/Carolyn Kaster) When the Fort Jackson military band played the first notes of “Hail to the Chief” indicating the entrance of President Joe Biden to the Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg this … Continue reading →

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Thanks Giving: Good News Travels Fast

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Seven years ago today I published this Thanksgiving post – I am still thankful for Teresa (known now to you as Pretty), our home, our family and for the recognition our relationship received in time for giving thanks in 2014. … Continue reading →

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murdaugh mysteries it’s not

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Regular updates on the status of the investigations for the five murders now associated with the name Murdaugh in South Carolina make news not just in our state but around the country, perhaps even reaching the far corners of the … Continue reading →

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a belated Happy Pride!

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Sheila Morris

photo from Scott Brown’s FB This past weekend was SC Pride for 2021 – the annual march was Friday night, Festival on Saturday, and recovery yesterday. Although Pretty and I weren’t able to participate in the festivities, we were thrilled … Continue reading →

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an unexpected nugget from Pretty

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Yesterday I was in the unfortunate position of needing postage to mail my cousin Melissa’s birthday card – the card I already know will be late – when, alas, the postage stamps I’d ordered from the usps hadn’t arrived in … Continue reading →

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international day of the girl (or two girls!)

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Pretty and I are fortunate to celebrate international day of the girl every week when we care for our granddaughter Ella who turned 2 years old on October 1st., but we were thrilled to find out earlier this year Pretty … Continue reading →

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