: About Me

I am a native of Evanston, IL and have lived my adult years in Minnesota. After a lengthy self-employed business career, I decided to begin anew; and begin with the love I have for writing.

Writing has been a secret love, a passion the unleashing of which finally has arrived. I encouraged my two children, now adults, to pursue their dreams, follow their hearts and never give up on themselves, and they would discover peaceful, happy lives for themselves. Now, I'm following my own advice, with written words.

Any one is welcome to email me at sambrean@q.com.

My passion is ...

learning how to write effectively.

I know too much about ...

not much of anything.

My parents always told me ...

I don't think they knew what to say

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a professional baseball player.

My favorite memory ...

lots of simple, gentle things ... they make the world go 'round.

Why I write ...

words flow more freely than when I open my mouth.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

reading about writing / watching old movies / listening to quiet music

My first job ...

bagging groceries.

My best moment ...

I think it is, and they are, yet to come.

My inspiration ...

the likelihood, and uncertainty, of seeing tomorrow's sunrise.

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Healing through writing

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Loss of loved ones, whatever the reason, challenges a gamut of our emotions. A sudden, unexpected loss of life is excruciating; a long ago death numbs our memories; the loss of a treasured relationship crumbles our hearts. Life tosses the hurt of loss our way, and we need ways to catch it before it smacks us down so hard we have difficulty standing up straight again. A thousand deep breaths brings relaxation; praying lightens our load; talking with others invites sharing the burden. Writing, for writers and at times their readers, plants the seed of peace of mind. Allysa, a dear friend, ca...

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