Hello!
Welcome to my little reading nook. I'm pleased you've stopped by. Pull up a chair and relax while gazing at the stars. I hope you'll find something to touch your heart and perhaps even brighten your day. And since you've stopped by, say hey!
I promise I'll return the favor.
a little bit about me:
I'm an American living in Europe. My background is in the performing arts, music and theater. Besides my love of the written word, I'm also an aspiring artist. I enjoy all mediums, trying my hand at something new whenever possible. I'm married to a great Dutch guy, have a stepson and stepdaughter, and a toy poodle - Ms Sophia. Sometimes she helps me write a word or two ![]()
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A few snippits of thought-
'Thoughts materialize from life's occurrences and add substance-
like iridescent pearls on lily pads after rain.' Sandi Alford
Life is a cornucopia of inspiration! Sandi Alford
If you can't be a poet, be a poem!
When life brings lemons to the party, take out the blender
for pete's sake, and make lemonade! Sandi Alford
Prick the soul and it shall bleed, show it love
and it will love in return. Sandi Alford
Dare to dream, and make life a multi-colored fantasy! Sandi Alford
Life is too short!
Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly,
laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that
made you smile. Life may not be the party we hoped for,
but while we're here, we should dance! ![]()
will be adding more...
The New Year
An empty canvas waits
to feel the brush strokes
of experiences drip
and pool upon its linen
in an arrangement of dreams,
new thoughts and outlooks-
heart’s ambrosial tears
multi-coloured and textured
with the beauty of life,
shall we paint it together?
-Sandi Alford 2006

Poems written for me by sweet angel friends. I am so honored,
thank you from the bottom of my heart!
S he’s a sweetheart, a beautiful woman
A skillful writer graced with talent and humility
N ot to mention a great sense of humor and wit
D eep, thoughtful words she writes with sincerity
I n her poetry you will be at a loss of words
A lways penned with heartfelt emotions
L eaving your mouth drop in awe and wonder
F or she truly writes with earnest devotion
O ften I wonder where she gets her inspiration
R iddles she can even create so cleverly
D efinitely a writer who deserves an ovation
by kissing-eris
RMBA 5-9-2005 
S he's friendly and kind
A true angel to find
N ice with a talent never tiring
D etermined and so inspiring
I think her poetry is art
A nd she writes the best riddles, she is so smart
L ovely and smiley with a special heart
F orever I hope she is happy and content
O nly good wishes for her are meant
R emember her name, she is one of a kind
D efintely an angel, a true friend to find
by little-hug
11-02-2005 
Such sweetness in a person found
About Sandi this poem now is bound
No person here could deny what’s seen
Devoted to poetry Sandi's goal has been
Inspiring us all with heart and soul
A friend so sweet her heart so true
Love for life comes shinning through
Feather Goblinweb to her pixie friends
Of her heart she shares with us no end
Remarkable person in life to know
Delighted to meet her heart and soul
Brian Kingsford aka Soul Catcher 
A special gift from my special friend Samplette
http://allpoetry.com/poem/2419033
A Great BIG THANK YOU to Raspberry
for my background! ![]()
May peace be with you in your travels
Many blessings
Sandi

last update on February 17, 2009
- Last seen on Nov 14 11:15 AM. Member since February 22, 2005.
- I'm a hidden phosphate poet for 5,000 comments.
- My mood is
, and quote is "Make a descision and go for it!". - I am a 45 year old woman (Netherlands)
- When I'm not writing, I'm editing.
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- I am in the groups Cloud Eight, On Viewless Wings Winter Edition 2010, Pen in Afrikaans, Winklings, snowflakes
- I have 5,000 comments, 16 contests, 1 column, 323 poems, 8 stories, 4 journals
My Lists
- Acrostics
- Companion pens
- Fantasy and mythical creatures
- Free Verse
- Grief and Healing
- Holiday pens
- Love
- Lyrics
- Narratives/Prose/Short stories
- Nature
- Quintets
- Rhyming
- Riddles
- Terzanelle
- Trophy Winners
- Various Forms
- Vignette
- Wee Verses
Poems I'm focused on
My Poetry
My Stories
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The rundown Tudor mansion on the corner of Whiting Avenue and Beach Street in Avon New Jersey was finally sold after sitting vacant for fifty years. Its new owners didn’t waste267 lines, 9 comments, December 2, 2005. In <200 lines, Fiction
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She wandered the forest alone living with a broken heart,
Her mind her only companion, if only life again would start.621 lines, 7 comments, October 1, 2005. In <200 lines, Fantasy
My journal entries
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I opened my eyes from this foggy existance of life going by without me, and laugh harshly at myself as I come to an epiphany that it never changes, just keeps trudging on whether I will it or not, so I my as well surface and 1 take a much needed breath of fresh air. 2 How ironic, that my favorite book seriesNovember 4, In My own personal thoughts. 200 words. → 10 comments, Add one?
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hmmm... It's been a while since I've written anything in my journal. It seems it's one more thing I have subconsciously neglected, adding to the queue of things. I'm feeling a little down. I don't remember to make important phone calls, or send the snail mail that would ineviditably help to make life a bit easier
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Just when I thought the freeze was over, here we go again. It's raining and the wind is blowing so hard I think the roof might come off today. I'm sitting here in my office in the attic and the ceiling is breathing. Actually resembing the belly of a mighty beast. It gives me the chills each time I hear that freigh
Guest Book
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winterbound. on May 22you are invited to the next round.
http://allpoetry.com/contest/show/2447573 -
Heavenly Angel on February 23Hi Sandi!
Hope you're blessed beyond blessed!
Sandy aka Heavenly angel -
Sonja on January 24What a nice butterflied universe on your site. I dropped by to spread my wings and to fly.

~Sonja~ -
Sunkissed xo on January 23Hi

You recently entered in a background contest of mine, and I just wanted to drop by to say that you have a beautiful page! So pretty and elegant.
- Sunkissed Rose ♥
