Sandra's Writings

United through Humility

December 10, 2010

This is one of the best quotes to keep in mind when trying to bring a community together.

Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interest, but take an interest in others too.

Phillipians 2: 1-4

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Revising Screenplays

November 19, 2010

Writing, writing, writing, that is what I am doing. I am simultaneous revising three screenplays: The Allegory of the Cave, Pearl and Revive Us Again. I alternate weekly each screenplay. I love the editing process because it helps me to develop as a writer. I become more focus on content and copy editing, and to be honest, I enjoy the ride.
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The Political Process

October 26, 2010

It is that time again when people have to cast their ballots; but people are confused, disgusted with the political scenario. Politicians have ignored aspects of the law, which is justice, mercy and faith. They play a con game during the election cycle and then it is back to business as usual. We need politicians that have dignity and integrity.
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The Allegory of the Cave

September 22, 2010

The gun violence in Chicago has influence my writing even more. I am editing my screenplay The Allegory of the Cave, and for the first time I can visualize the prisoners, shadows on wall, the divided line and the light.

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What's Going On

September 2, 2010

Marvin Gaye said it best in his song: "What's Going On."

Mother, Mother,
There's too many of you crying.
Brother Brother,
There's far too many of you dying.
You know we've got to find a way to bring some loving here today.

Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only ...
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Don't Shoot; I Want to Grow Up

August 24, 2010

Sunday's headline: 31 days, 303 shots, 33 dead.

Where are the voices of reason?

Where are the voices of hope?

Where are the voices justice?

Where are the voices of faith?

Where are the voices of peace?

Where are the voices of love?
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Reclaiming our Streets

August 9, 2010

Are you tired of the sound of violence and feel stagnant or paralyzed? Well, so am I, and it is time that we take
back our streets. We cannot do it by pointing fingers or malicious talk but by transforming the lives of the
children and accountability from the parents or guardians. It is also time for tough love.

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