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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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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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April 19,2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by sandrabranum

I never imagined I would ever contact The White House but I love our wild horses so much that I had to do something. BLM (Bureau of Land Management) has been deleting information from their website. Personally, I cannot tolerate … Continue reading →

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Would I If I Could?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by sandrabranum

I’ve been reflecting on my Life Choices lately; wondering if I would change things if I could, and my answer is YES! I’d keep my eyes intact (take that macular degeneration), and all my family would be living down South, … Continue reading →

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A Little Dissension, Please

Posted on June 24, 2016 by sandrabranum

This is the card of a Census Agent who “visited” me when I didn’t fill out the Ozark Community Survey I received. To be fair, I received the mailed notice to go online and fill out the anonymous survey November, … Continue reading →

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Dreams vs Reality

Posted on May 28, 2016 by sandrabranum

Once upon a time I had a dream to become a great writer; to have a movie that I had written screened in theaters every where; to be immortal. (Yes I know, but we all have dreams and let’s face … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Hello World

Posted on April 4, 2016 by sandrabranum

It’s been quite awhile since I blogged. Every time I began, something would happen and I would stop. So many false starts and no finishes, and yet so much happened… That’s what happens in life… curves or barriers in the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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