Category Archives: Religion

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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December 25

Posted on December 25, 2014 by sandrabranum

This Christmas Day is more than just a day. It is a symbol of love and joy and Peace On Earth. It is a historical moment in time that people of the world honor and celebrate by giving and receiving … Continue reading →

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Wishes

Posted on December 24, 2014 by sandrabranum

IF wishes could come true I’d wish this all for you That The World would know Peace and Joy That all would be free And could live in harmony There would be no hunger And all would know prosperity So … Continue reading →

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Grand Schemes

Posted on November 24, 2014 by sandrabranum

This poem is dedicated to The Rollo Family. Grand Schemes Grand Schemes are sometimes answers to questions we may not know we have Or an answer to a silent prayer we may not realize we’ve said It’s sometimes hard to … Continue reading →

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Christmas’ Reasons

Posted on December 21, 2013 by sandrabranum

What does Christmas mean to you? Is it presents and parties or families gathering together to give Thanks for The Child born in the manger? Is it lighting candles to help Santa and the reindeer find their way or lighting … Continue reading →

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Less Is More?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by sandrabranum

Birmingham (AL’s) Sidewalk Film Festival recently announced their festival schedule.  You can get more information at  http://sidewalkfest.com   This year the festival runs the weekend of August 23 – 25.  I don’t know if I’ll be going because of my eye problems, but I went … Continue reading →

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Carla & Elvis

Posted on April 27, 2013 by sandrabranum

My son and I were late arriving at Carla & Ray’s Benefit Concert because we went to the American Legion instead of the Dupo VFW.  When we arrived Rev. Keith Ital was performing.  Rev. Ital is the pastor of the … Continue reading →

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The Gospel Of Judas

Posted on March 30, 2013 by sandrabranum

I’m not a religious person per se’, but I am spiritual.  Keep that in mind as you read this post right before Easter. Religious people will tell you that the “Gospel of Judas” is sacrilegious just like the musical Jesus Christ Superstar … Continue reading →

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What?

Posted on April 13, 2012 by sandrabranum

My chauffeur, Barb, and I ventured to Alton, IL April 12 to see if we could find the Piasa Bird:  that majestic bird of folklore composed of the winged body of a lion and antlered head of some strange bird, but … Continue reading →

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565 Memories

Posted on April 11, 2012 by sandrabranum

Yes you can go home again, but be prepared for what you may find. Once upon a time in the land called Maplewood was the Maplewood Park Baptist Church at 565 Mildred Ave.  When the congregation decided to build a new … Continue reading →

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