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sandra carrington-smith


name: sandra

golo url: sandracarringtonsmith.golo.com

born: 1969

gender: female

city: raleigh, nc

golo member since: August 28, 2008

about sandra carrington-smith

"The real winner of a race is the one who stops to help another who has fallen." ~ Author Unknown

"We can't all like everyone all the time. But we can work harder at tolerance, compassion, empathy, generosity, and a genuine desire to recognize that we are all in this together." ~Nicsautoservice

"Drawing on the positive sucks the life out of the negative....thus negating it to nothingness....." ~ Nic

"The glass is either half full, or half empty....I chose the full glass." ~ Nic

"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." ~ OTR's mom

Really cool video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6msKrqmN3w&feature=player_embedded

 

Please, visit my novel video trailer, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJPL1wqlV_Y

Profile on Publishers Marketplace: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/sandracarrington/

And my book sites:

http://www.bookofobeah.com

http://www.housekeepingforthesoul.com/

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE CAN CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION OF REALITY

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My website (New!): http://sandracarringtonsmith.com/

This new website was just created on Nov 1. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :)

 

my e-mail address: lunanera@netzero.net

An excerpt from "Housekeeping for the Soul": http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/6325342/

 

Preface and Prologue of "The Book of Obeah": http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/6386972/

 

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The funniest comment I've found on one my blog posts:

"I feel like I am at a neverending Grateful Dead concert with this blog." ~ They call me CATMAN
 

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favorite music: blues

favorite movies: the skeleton key, what dreams may come

favorite hobbies: writing, reading, meditation, spirituality

favorite restaurants: fin, panera

favorite web sites: http://www.bookofobeah.com, http://housekeepingforthesoul.com/

favorite vacation spots: carolina beach nc, pisa italy





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And take that dammed cat withya!

Good morning, Sandra!!

You are an inspiration, and the best thing that ever hit GOLO!

Congratulations, and my best wishes for you!!

Sandra - thanks for your kind words on my interview

Sandra~~~ please let me know IF i can help NCNATIVE in anyway. Not sure what's going on but sounds like she needs more than a hug.

I don't read my emails everyday but to answer your question I have that person on ignore. So you are in good company.

I'm doing great, thanks. Oh I meant to tell you I liked your son's fiction piece. Writing was never one of my strong points so I'm always impressed with people who can write well.

I hope you and your family are doing well.

Hi Sandra, The beef jerky thing started when my son asked me to send him some because he couldn't get it there (Afghanistan). I had mentioned it on a blog and several people commented that they would like to send some too. It kind of snowballed after that. I think it was Lolly I told that if it got really big then I would address the "Care" package to his chaplain for him to distribute in my son's name with thanks to GOLO. I'm just not good at organizing these things. That's when I thought of Sandra and Lolly! I'd welcome any ideas.

Thanks for the response Sandra. I know you were just trying to help a friend with the cat. I guess it is nice sometimes to have a cause to fight for. I never heard the outcome, I hope they got their pet back.

Are you back yet?

How's the cat?

Hey there! I just saw your post from yesterday on my profile. (I don't check it that often; I guess I should). Anyway, did you hear any more about the cat? I too hope they (the adults) will realize that whatever needs to happen to get the little girl's cat back to her, NEEDS to happen soon. This has got to be agony for the little girl. I just can't fathom doing that to a kid over a cat. (If you haven't noticed I'm a big kid advocate)

Have you ever tried a spray on tan? I have an event coming up and I'm really white like you and was just wondering.

" The cat's doing great, "

whew,that's a relief! - I guess you're OK too, then....

Staying fairly busy right now (for a change) - haven't even got time for a good goLO episode....

Oh I would never try it myself I would go to a professional in a salon, I hear what you are saying though. It's like they have trouble with the really white people. I just want to dull the glare.

"Be good this week. LOL"

Now where's the fun in that, I ask....

Sandra...Your words are sometimes like lil written hugs on a page that hit a needed spot at just the right moment. Sometimes I see things people have written that are taken so out of context, and as such they really like terrible, but when I wrote them within a thought, or story I was telling I didn't see any harm...but once a Troll excises them out and spins my words their own way, I come off looking like some kind of racist baby killer. Words from you are welcome balm more times than you realize.

Thank you Sandra.

"Hey there! I miss saying hello in the mornings, so here I am saying hello at night. :-)"

I'm doing good! Look forward to having you back in the AM!

{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

Gee, thanks Sandra. I have not heard from your editor yet, hope to hear soon. Why don't you email me at brandy@brandycraft.com and we can chat further. I have updated my site lately, trying to get things going. Thanks again.

Wanted to stop by and say hello!! :)

I miss you and your lovliness also Sandra. You are so beautiful. You have the eyes of a goddess and lips as warm as moms apple pie. You are as sweet as a peach in the morning summer dew with skin ever so soft as the pedals from a crying wilted flower pleading for help while basking in heat that burns so intense it makes you fall to heavens earth. You are as gentle as the softest caress ever so has been touched. You are an angel of the day and a goddess of the night

LOL, I see MOJ is having a moment. Sweet. :)

Anywhoo, I have a bag of goodies for Jerky Drive '09 but I'm working all weekend. Any suggestions on how to get this to you? If I have to mail it, I might as well just mail it directly, if you can give me the address for Golden's son. Let me know.

Hope you've been having a good week. :)

Sounds good, I'll be on the lookout for it. :)

It is no big deal to me. I just got sick of the debating back and forth. I mean you beat the topic to death, leave it alone! But do not worry, this will not get me down, never did in the first place. Plus it is to beautiful outside and my lovely dog is outside watching me clean with her tail wagging. Its how you live your life that determines what you let control you and your feelings!

Hey Sandra!!!! How is every little thing?

You'll get a kick out of this kitty pic too!

http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/6169659/

Goood Morning Sandra,stopping by to wish you a nice weekend.

Operation Jerky should have a little more Paypal cash from me and Tim.

Sandra, I have been very good all year. I was thinking that Blog for Hope could help me get a kakapo. I've been doing a little research and I am pretty sure that I could get one for free with just a little planning.

I just will need a little financial assistance with the details and that is where Blog for Hope comes in.

My plan is to fly to NZ (will need plane tickets--pref business class as it is a long flight), and then I will swim Navy Seal style out to the island where the bird preserve is and pick a friendly (but not TOO friendly if you know what I mean)one out. Then I will need to be airlifted off the island and the bird will need to be smuggled back to the US.

Think it is doable?

;)

Sandra, I'm sure the pole dancing ladies would like that idea since they are responsible for cleaning the rig after their shift. Let me talk to them.

Hey Sandra- I'm so grateful to your for heading up the Beef Jerky for the troops drive. I told my son about this and he thought it was awesome. Being so far away, they don't realize that the folks back home are really thinking about them. They feel very isolated. They had another mortar attack the other night. He said that he not only heard, and felt it, but he smelled it. That's getting close.

But anyhow, let me know what I need to do to help. I would be at the carwash next sat. but I have to work, for my company at the Charlotte race at their booth that day. I'll do the next one. Love ya girl!!!!

That's awesome Sandra! The letters will be great too. I remember being in Vietnam and the only mail I got was an occasional letter from my mother (who actually thought I was in Northern California)(I didn't tell her I had gone to Vietnam until I was home). I didn't have a girlfriend. I was only 17. I looked so forward to mail call, but was almost always disappointed. Those letters from my mother were cherished. Just something from home. I'm sure our current troops feel the same. Just know that your efforts don't go unnoticed. I think the world of you. Can I take you to lunch at the new C&H Cafeteria next week? Bring Lolly too. I love you guys to death.

It always gives me a warm feeling when one of my "discoveries" makes someone smile or feel good. TY for your positve comments. And TY for your poitive outlook on all of your blogs and comments!!!

Morning Sandra,

Where's the post about sending jerky to soldiers? I must be getting in on the tail end of things, and haven't found more than a few comments about the endeavor in my research here.

Hope you & yours are well!

Terri

*LOL* I made more Peach Pie and Apple Pie in a Jar so we were taste testing them!!! OMG Sooo good!!! I think Hubby is right...recipe #4 is the best as far as tasting the Peaches...I do like the Spices as well

I am off to bed...early morning tomorrow

*HUGS*

Mornin` Sandra...Hope it`s a great day for ya!!!

Hey Sandra - I think I've got it worked out to be of some help Saturday. What time is everyone meeting Saturday morning and what do I need to bring?

Glad you're back and hope your project went well!

Mine is already a little devil. :)

roflmbo! one could go places with that comment - he he he

Where's salty when ya need him?

sorry, I couldnt resist - some blogs I just dont post on though.

I hate I missed your blog this morning. I'm finding it hard to drag myself out of bed so early these days.

I found a Target Gift Card in my computer bag with your name and your address for the gas station on it. I was like OMG last night, I forgot to send it to you. I'll put it in the post this upcoming weekend when I get home, I hope you can still get that to the individual who needed it, or hold onto it for someone else in need.

Good morning Sandra - finally got home around 12:00 last night - we stopped at a Wendy's about an hour and a half from home and our truck wouldn't start - had been running just fine but wouldn't fire up after we stopped to eat...so it's still in Laurinbug and I have to find a place to get it towed and repaired.

Some weeks there are two "Mondays" - c'est la vie....

“I have a hard time believing that anyone would not enjoy talking to you.” – Sandra Carrington-Smith

Thanks. I’m generally a quite person that keeps to myself, but if someone engages me I can talk all day, on any subject. I can be quite philosophical at times. Sometimes the smallest things will interest me. I’ll pick out a weed in a large field to focus on, realizing that I’m the only sentient being that ever pondered in thought about that particular weed. Weird, huh? I’ll never tell you a lie, even if I paint myself in a negative light. And as I’m sure you’ve seen, I will aggressively defend myself if need be.

I admire your writing. I’ve got several things bouncing around in my head that I would like to put to paper. My wife keeps telling me to write, but I just don’t have the time or energy at this time (work, kids, etc.).

Hi, Sandra! We are in our temp quarters in the back yard and we are doing as grand as we can. Our old house is completely gone and they should start on the modular foundation by the end of the week. All the feline family is together, so we are doing good. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for asking.

Sandra: Thank you for your sweet words. I got blindsided by this one. Rocky was the old loving kitty...loved to be petted and paid attention to all the time. I will miss him so much. I have lost one a year for the last four years (ages 15, 9, 8, and 5)so I am ready for a break. Thanks for your (usual)sweet thoughts.

" Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe someday we'll have tiny little vampires crawling around Golo"

LOL! Thank YOU Sandra! HOPE your having a WONDERFUL week :)

You're so funny Sandra. Half my way back to work I kept thinking "man, that's one hot chick behind me!" and not until I was almost back at work did I realize "that was Sandra" "I know that hot chick!" You make that Camaro look good! Thank you for all you're doing. (your husband is so lucky) : )

Later hot chick! LOL

Hey Sandra! It has been a while. I've been busy with a newborn. She's 4 weeks old (my first). She's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. My wife and I have never been happier. How are you?

gal, if my Mum feels ok, we will see you on Saturday, thou the weather looks crummy. She is a sick 87 yr old, but not her mind...we discuss (ok argue) stuff on the phone at least twice a day. She is so politically smart. I usually just give up. Sigh...

sandra i sent you an email explaining it... i'll try to resend.

That's awesome Sandra!! Is that the Fort Bragg price?

Hi ya Sandra...just sent you an email....:)

This is awesome. When do you think we should go ahead and buy the jerky? I told my son about it and he was blown away. He says that they don't hear about all the support from home. The communications is very limited. He told me that he has really got into reading the Bible. So maybe he is going to church and can find out the name of his Chaplain. I wish we had had this support when I was in Vietnam. There was none.

You guys are awesome. You just don't know how much I appreciate the support and how proud I am of you.

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