Skip to content

SheilaScribbles

  • Home
  • Photos
  • Books
  • Archives
  • About me

SheilaScribbles

my thoughts on life

So Dr. Who is a Female

July 20, 2017 by Sheila Siler

I confess, I’m a little bit mystified at the reaction to the announcement that the new Dr. Who is a woman. I saw the trailer and thought, “cool”, though I admit I haven’t really watched much Dr. Who since the Tom Baker days (Doctor #4), but I didn’t expect the expressions of relief, victory, vindication, …

Continue Reading

Hot Summer

July 15, 2017 by Sheila Siler

It’s summer and it’s hot (surprise!) here in North Carolina. Heat brings a slowness to my life that I both dislike and welcome. I always think my summer will be a time to be both productive and adventurous at home, because it’s slower at work and the kids are home from school. I’ll try new …

Continue Reading

I Took Her for Granted

June 12, 2017 by Sheila Siler

Nine years ago today, June 13, my mother died. It was unexpected and a shock, though not unanticipated. She had survived breast cancer three times, but the treatment that prolonged her life eventually took it. Looking back I see how much I took my mom for granted. While that’s often considered to be a bad …

Continue Reading

Confidence and Emily

June 3, 2017 by Sheila Siler

I met a friend for lunch yesterday at McAlister’s Deli. We were co-workers before she took a position in another city and I miss seeing her every day. We hadn’t gotten together since around Christmas, so it was great to catch up in that way that emails and text messages can’t. While we were there …

Continue Reading

Posts navigation

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • …
  • 199
  • Next

Categories

  • Book Review
  • Current Events
  • Faith
  • Family
  • Holidays
  • Miscellaneous
  • Pop Culture
  • Self-Reflection
  • Travel
© 2021 SheilaScribbles | WordPress Theme by Superbthemes