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Sandy Brannan, author of Becoming Invisible, So Much Stays Hidden, Masquerade, and Frozen in Time, is a high school English teacher. Creating memories with her grandchildren is her idea of a perfect day. You can follow Sandy and read more of her writing at https://sandybrannan.com http://facebook.com/sandybrannanauthor http://instagram.com/sandybrannanauthor and amazon.com/author/sandybrannan .

My Mom’s Best Friend Helped Keep Her Memory Alive

Friendship, Grief
February 20, 2021
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My Mom’s Best Friend Helped Keep Her Memory Alive

Cheese toast on chilly mornings worked its way deep into my favorite childhood memories after my mom died. I remember…

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I Miss My Mom the Most On My Birthday

Grief, Loss
January 3, 2021
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I Miss My Mom the Most On My Birthday

Today is my birthday. I’ve had 42 of them since the last one I celebrated with my mom. She died…

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I Wasn’t Aware of How Quickly My Babies Were Growing Until They Were Grown

Grown Children, Motherhood
December 28, 2020
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I Wasn’t Aware of How Quickly My Babies Were Growing Until They Were Grown

I can go to the bathroom whenever I want to these days. I can also take a shower, hop into…

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Take the Picture, Mama—Your Older Self Will Thank You

Motherhood
December 18, 2020
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Take the Picture, Mama—Your Older Self Will Thank You

I recently heard a young child when asked if he ever thinks about a particular adventure that happened when he…

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I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do

Grown Children, Motherhood
December 16, 2020
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I Hope My Grown Kids Cherish Their Childhood Christmas Memories As Much As I Do

Tonight my husband and I started decorating for Christmas. It’s different now. We slowly put up the tree these days,…

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The Memories We Make With Grandparents Are Priceless

Grown Children, Living
November 27, 2020
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The Memories We Make With Grandparents Are Priceless

Now that I’m a grandmother, I spend a lot of time thinking about my own grandparents. That’s not to say…

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She Made Me Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast

Grief
October 10, 2020
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She Made Me Scrambled Eggs For Breakfast

I ate scrambled eggs for breakfast every morning for more months than I can count after my mom died. My…

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The School Year Looks Nothing Like Normal, But They’re Still My Students and I’m Still Their Teacher

Kids, Living, Teen
September 23, 2020
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The School Year Looks Nothing Like Normal, But They’re Still My Students and I’m Still Their Teacher

I miss the teacher I used to be. I remember how excited I was the day I walked into my…

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