Monthly Archives: May 2015

Cherish The Mundane

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sandrabranum

I know you’re thinking, “What a strange title?” but to those of us with limited vision or a chronic debilitating disease, this title makes perfect sense. So many of us have to struggle to accomplish simple tasks like buttoning a shirt … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Time!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by sandrabranum

I’ve been feeling sort of blah lately; just hanging around the house since I went to the movies on Mother’s Day, which really isn’t how you should spend your day if you call yourself a writer. I just haven’t felt … Continue reading →

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Bureaucracy At Work

Posted on May 15, 2015 by sandrabranum

I hope y’all will give me a cyber pat on the back because I finally finished the requested Social Security disability paperwork. It was quite difficult for me because I just couldn’t find a way to truthfully say, I sit on … Continue reading →

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SSA, SSI And Me

Posted on May 12, 2015 by sandrabranum

It’s been pretty hectic around here since I applied online for Medicare. Weeks later, my Medicare benefit and Social Security are finalized and I’ll be getting $238 monthly from Social Security in addition to my Government pension. Alas it seems … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Musings

Posted on May 5, 2015 by sandrabranum

Walked to the mailbox and hoped to see a letter with happy news or some money. Neither was found; just more bills to ponder and worry over. No wonder I rarely venture out to the box. Just can’t stand the … Continue reading →

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