Inspiration

Sandra Marinellas Breast Cancer Journals

Finding a Bit of Beauty

Seven years ago I sat on the edge of a black velvet chair in…
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Katie's Story, Sandra MarinellaThe Story You Need to TEll

Katie’s Story

Katie held up her portfolio of drawings, pleased that I had asked…
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Story You Need to Tell - Walk In the WoodsStory You Need to Tell

Tiny Dancer

When I packed, I rediscovered a simple silver dragonfly.  I…
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Defeating Self DoubtStory You Tell

Defeating Self-Doubt

Max came to class today. Uninvited. Unwanted.  I always think…
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Promising YouthStory You Need to Tell

All Youth Are Promising Youth

Her skinny legs wobble as she teeters on the heels she borrowed…
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Somewhere Over the Rainbow Sandra Marinella BlogStory You Need to Tell

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The voice is alto, and it is a voice that has never fully understood…
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Sandra Marinella Chief Inspiration Officer

Chief Inspirational Officer

A two-pound bag of Hershey miniature chocolate bars is stowed…
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Finding Love & FriendshipStory You Need to Tell

Finding Love

The day I moved into the graduate dorm everything changed. I…
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Sandra Marinella Special Moments ArticleStory You Need to Tell

Special Moments

I have three doorknobs from old Victorian houses. They sit right…
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