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About me - Petra Sando

I love to write!

Years ago, my literature teachers in Germany put down the basics for the aspirations I have as a writer today. Back then, I liked what I wrote, but I just did it because I had to - for school. Teenagers - you know!

I wrote a lot of my experiences

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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Manners lost in our contemporary age: 1 of 48
One of the first things that I noticed when I started my walk into adulthood after graduating from German high school was that living as part of my own family had been much easier and much more respectful. My family still honored the time-proven values of honoring thy elder, stepping back when someone else desired the same th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values Parents: Would you send your child off to war?: 2 of 59
Why would anyone want to send their child to war? I sure wouldn't. Not in this day and age! If these young people go to war they and their family inevitably face the very real possibility of death, for one. On the other token, if they go and return to the States alive, what reward do they have? In my eyes, none good enough to... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Having a baby on a budget: 1 of 25
HAVING A BABY ON A BUDGETHaving and raising a baby can cost a lot of money. Being pro-active and having a budget, even before you get pregnant, is a great idea. Bargains and freebies are excellent, too. Here are some great tips that will help you to manage your finances before and after "baby" is born.A) PLAN AHEADBefore I go... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kids crafts: Crafty uses for broken crayons: 1 of 22
Kids crafts: Crafty uses for broken crayonsIf your kids are like mine, you have a never-ending supply of broken crayons at all times. Kids just seem to have an indescribable urge to use crayons in place of crash-test-dummies. Those crayons get thrown, stepped upon and tested for flexibility.I used to throw out lots of waxy cr... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Inexpensive toys you can make for your cat: 1 of 17
When it comes to cats and toys, they are a lot like little kids they will accept a very simple item and use their imagination to make the object a toy. Cats like string and shiny stuff, balls and boxes. They like to play tag, run and jump, hide and seek. They like to imagine playing with other cats and chasing mice. They do a... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 16 of 254
Writing is an obsession for me. Every so often it grips my heart and the thoughts start flowing from my fingers like water streams down from a waterfall. I just have to keep moving; nothing can stop me. Obstacles cause me to go into a new direction, downfalls make me tumble upside down and see things from a new perspective.I ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Kids say the darndest things!: 2 of 30
How Jesus got to wear "Pampers"!Kids say the darndest things! I wasn't any different!The other week I was talking to my mom on the phone, reminiscing about my childhood, and she mentioned something funny that happened when I was a still a toddler, about three years old.As you probably know, a lot of people are very brand-spec... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Answering the "unanswerable" questions: 1 of 13
Can you think of a question that can't possibly be answered?QUESTIONS OVER QUESTIONSConsider the hypothetical situation used in philosophy where a tree falls in the middle of a forest, but there is nobody there to witness it; how can you prove that the tree made a noise? Was there one?* Can we tell if a question has ever been... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Group craft ideas for kids: 2 of 25
MY FAVORITE GROUP CRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDSMy Girl Scouts and I have had lots of fun doing crafts together as a group. Here are some of the things we enjoyed together:* PAPER MASKSWe had great fun making paper masks from paper plates and various decorative items from pipe cleaners, colorful ribbons, feathers and beads. Just d... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Desire: 30 of 361
What is it ?What is it that you're doing to meI look at your face, the kind one I seekI stare in wonder and listen to theeWhile putting my right hand on your cheekExploring your clear eyes, I start to seeI trace your sensual lips with my fingerWhile my waiting eyes meet the mirrors of your soulI just can' t help it, I want th... More..