Category Archives: writing

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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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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Too Close? Hmm…

Posted on November 27, 2016 by sandrabranum

When Dad died in 1995, Bernard Jr and I saw a counselor because my son was so hurt and angry at Dad for deserting him, and just couldn’t “process” all his conflicting emotions. The sessions were difficult to schedule and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Plastic Blues

Posted on October 10, 2016 by sandrabranum

Sigh and wave goodbye as you press the send button to make your creditors richer and you poorer. Each month you say you’ll “cut back” but then the car breaks down or cooking another meal makes you want to vomit … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Bliss

Posted on September 24, 2016 by sandrabranum

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

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Mud Stomp

Posted on September 23, 2016 by sandrabranum

My stomping through mud You ask me why I do it It’s therapeutic 

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Sharing

Posted on September 21, 2016 by sandrabranum

I sit and stare at blank paper or empty computer screen trying to create words  out of jumbled feelings engulfing me. Sometimes I manage  to accomplish my goals of word and image creation. Other days are spent  languishing away the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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On The Brink

Posted on September 10, 2016 by sandrabranum

Here we are on the brink For what I do not know  A mysterious adventure Or clandestine meeting Just open the book and see For the story awaits    My daughter-in-law Alexa enjoying her giant crab legs in Panama City … Continue reading →

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