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About sandrabranum

I'm a philosopher, dreamer, poet, writer -- not necessarily in that order -- and I get to write it all down and share it with the world thanks to the Wonderful World Wide Web!

Visiting the Checkerboard Mares and Foals at the Bleak Feedlot at Bruneau, Idaho

Posted on June 15, 2018 by sandrabranum

Originally posted on Straight from the Horse's Heart:
Source:  Wild Horse Freedom Federation Is This the End of the Line for These Formerly Free Wild Mares from Wyoming? by Carol J. Walker, Dir. of Field Documentation, Wild Horse Freedom…

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You Can’t Go Home Again… Ha!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by sandrabranum

Ah Cahokia, Illinois… Now my “home away from home.” I think of you often, and occasionally return to see what’s left of my family I “left behind.” I keep hoping they will wise up soon and depart too because it’s … Continue reading →

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Once More Back “Home”

Posted on May 5, 2018 by sandrabranum

“Home,” what a word that evokes so many thoughts of trauma, happy memories, and who can begin to explain how you’ll react. “Home” can be with newly found friends; or old pals from childhood or later years. “Home” can be … Continue reading →

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Beau Geste Travels

Posted on May 4, 2018 by sandrabranum

Well here I am, finally traveling again because my wonderful son, Bernard Jr, graciously consented to being my chauffeur so I could attend a PWP (Parents Without Partners) Conference in Belleville, Illinois this weekend. This is the first time I’ve … Continue reading →

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A “Get Out” Haiku

Posted on April 23, 2018 by sandrabranum

Weekend with girlfriend Plenty of warnings ignored Now will he survive?

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Well Well

Posted on March 16, 2018 by sandrabranum

First off, I want to apologize for:   This blog post if it turns out lousy (I haven’t posted in sooo long I’ve forgotten what all’s been updated). And that this is my first post since last September. (I knew I was … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on September 4, 2017 by sandrabranum

Thank you so much for liking and reading my blog. I wish I could personally thank each of you, but my limited vision just won’t allow it. It somehow seemed appropriate to choose Labor Day for this post. So many … Continue reading →

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Wild Horses & Burros: Congressman Chris Stewart Violates U.S.C. Title 18 – Conspiracy to Defraud the United States

Posted on July 9, 2017 by sandrabranum

Originally posted on Straight from the Horse's Heart:
Press Release: Citizens Against Equine Slaughter “Congressman Stewart Reports a 41% increase in WH&B population in less than 5 months – IMPOSSIBLE!” Citizens Against Equine Slaughter has found evidence that the…

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Family, Oy Vey

Posted on July 2, 2017 by sandrabranum

My son is finally getting divorced, and oh the memories that are haunting me… memories of my divorce, and Sis’. Memories of my aunt speaking to her grandchildren from across the street; not being allowed to kiss them or touch … Continue reading →

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Wild Horse & Burro Haters Plan Conspiracy Convention

Posted on June 23, 2017 by sandrabranum

Originally posted on Straight from the Horse's Heart:
Unedited story by By Amy Joi O’Donoghue of the Deseret News Forward by R.T. Fitch, President/co-founder of Wild Horse Freedom Federation “Propaganda, Fake Facts and Bad Science will be the Central…

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