Category Archives: sexism

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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The Rest of the Story

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Sheila Morris

The disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai last month following her accusations of sexual assault against a prominent member of the Chinese Communist Party has had international implications for the world of tennis that have now spilled over into … 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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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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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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view from the cheap seats

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Sheila Morris

Some dogs love to howl at the moon, some dogs stare at the moon but prefer to bark at the mailman, a few dogs never notice the moon at all. They think if they ignore it, the moon will gradually … Continue reading →

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dreamers shipwrecked in Galveston in 1868

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Sheila Morris

“We were eleven weeks on the ocean [leaving Bremen in the Province of Hanover, Germany on the Bark ship Fortuna for Texas] and when we were right near Galveston, the ship ran on a sand bar. We stayed there all … Continue reading →

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