Category Archives: family

Ask?

Posted on November 10, 2016 by sandrabranum

With pen in hand I sit here and force these jumbled emotions onto paper. Pain, fear, dissapointment, despair still haunt me since the news of Bernard Jr. and Alexa’s marriage demise. Was it just them? Was it me? How could this … Continue reading →

Posted in family, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Neighborhood Bliss

Posted on September 24, 2016 by sandrabranum

A quiet neighborhood  Filled with children’s laughter cause A cop lives next door 

Posted in family, poetry, writing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

How?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by sandrabranum

I’ve often heard people wondering how 9/11/2001 could happen. How could security be so lax that 3 planes could be hijacked? Perhaps my tale will help you understand. Months before the terrorists’ attacks happened, security was increased in Federal Agencies … Continue reading →

Posted in family, writing | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Get Ready To Talk

Posted on June 29, 2016 by sandrabranum

Sis called me last week to tell me that my niece wanted to know about macular degeneration since she’s gonna be heading down that dang path too and had questions; so Sis gave her my phone number and was calling … Continue reading →

Posted in family, macular degeneration | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Yes Virginia, I Done Good

Posted on May 19, 2016 by sandrabranum

There are times in life when we all have doubts, and no one really can predict when that will happen. They can be little, like whether or not it will rain or catastrophic, like whether or not our sons and … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

True Friendship’s Price

Posted on April 10, 2016 by sandrabranum

True Friendship is priceless, you think, but if you look closely, you’ll realize that’s not so… Take my childhood friend, Barb Gambill (The Gad About) and me. Our friendship has lasted over 55 years; through long term separations (this last … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friendship | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Circle Completes

Posted on January 6, 2016 by sandrabranum

Oh my Little Love Take my arm and guide me as you did Grandma so long ago For the time has come when I need your love and acceptance of what our futures hold We cannot escape it no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in family, God, poetry | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Random Thoughts

Posted on November 14, 2015 by sandrabranum

With tears I put these jumbled thoughts to paper Trying to decide what to share with friends and family For I do not wish to hurt or worry them as the feelings and dark memories flow Perhaps it is just … Continue reading →

Posted in family, friendship, poetry | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

L’Chaim!

Posted on August 26, 2015 by sandrabranum

I decided to start with this Chex Mix photo because it sums up so well how Life and its twists and turns can make your existence so interesting If you remember to relax and enjoy the ride. Sunday (Aug 23) … Continue reading →

Posted in family, God | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Reality Check Please!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by sandrabranum

Reality Check Please! How often have we wished thinking or muttering those words would make everything better (or at least make us believe it was possible). I’ve been lethargic since my ex-husband died July 22 (9 days before my birthday). I … Continue reading →

Posted in family, writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment