Monthly Archives: July 2012

Oh The Suspense

Posted on July 30, 2012 by sandrabranum

Well here it is July 30 and still no results from the movie trailer contest.  Now I could be concerned, but I take it as a good sign because that means the trailer scripts are so good that it’s hard … Continue reading →

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Trigger

Posted on July 27, 2012 by sandrabranum

The madness in my head compels me onward But to what end I do not know Will it be used for good or evil? Will I be in control or will the voices in my head control me? Can I … Continue reading →

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Importance Of Being

Posted on July 23, 2012 by sandrabranum

There was once a time when he came through the door and thrilled me with his presence.  Now I dread those days because all I see is my schedule disrupted. So we must find a way to get back on … Continue reading →

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Cleansing

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sandrabranum

Outside rain fills my heart with soothing waters as I overcome or ignore my grief from passing days’ events. Life you have once again tried to dissuade But I shall overcome!  

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Time

Posted on July 17, 2012 by sandrabranum

Hands on clock spin round But reminding us of what? Only you can decide.

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Ode To 565

Posted on July 16, 2012 by sandrabranum

My sister emailed me today with the sad news that The Old Baptist Church Building (Cahokia, IL) where we grew up was burned and arson is suspected.  Ode To 565 The place was torched by some monster or misguided humanoid … Continue reading →

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Life’s Battles

Posted on July 16, 2012 by sandrabranum

We all fight our fights whatever they may be   Confronting bullies at school or simply rising out of bed each morning when we would prefer to bury ourselves under the covers   Some of us fight physical enemies or … Continue reading →

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The Newsroom And Politics

Posted on July 11, 2012 by sandrabranum

I don’t normally write about politics, but the new HBO series The Newsroom has me thinking about our recent history and just what politics entails.  The show was created by Aaron Sorkin of The West Wing fame.  I never watched … Continue reading →

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Summer Skirmish!

Posted on July 10, 2012 by sandrabranum

The fire ants have found me once again And the burning tells me Not one or two but a whole brood scorched my feet and toes and even ankles as the burning grows. Now I could surrender and retreat to … Continue reading →

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Wait For It!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by sandrabranum

Well here I am attempting to get back to my regular blogging since I finished two whole movie trailer scripts for the June 30th contest deadline.  Now the hard part is waiting for the results, but then anyone who submits … Continue reading →

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