May 3rd. That’s the last time I posted to this blog. So much, and yet so little, has happened since then. Summer was a struggle for me this year, and it tanked my inspiration and creativity. Thankfully, though, my beloved,…
Author: Sabrina Manno
After about 13 years of working as an editor for various publications in New York City, I gave up my professional career to stay home with my two beautiful children. While I enjoy being a mom (mostly), the trials and tribulations that these two human beings put me through daily are enough to test the patience of a saint! And I am no saint.
I’ve spent the past four-and-a-half years struggling to find my way back to the autonomous, carefree woman I once was. My first step toward that goal came in June, when I took over as president of a local chapter of the International Moms Club. This role has introduced me to many wonderful moms, allowed me to flex my professional and creative muscles, and given me a whole new purpose! Most importantly, though, it’s motivated me to pursue my true dream: starting this blog.
I love to write, and I love to make people laugh, so that’s why I’m here. Full disclosure: I tend to be too open, a little (OK, a lot) sarcastic, and honest to a fault. I love my kids to the moon and back, but they drive me crazy and I’m not afraid to admit it or write about it.
Masquerade
My poetry challenge is over, yes, it’s true, but I couldn’t seem to help myself. Writing anything more right now feels … daunting. Probably because I have so many things bottled up inside my head and no idea how to…
I’ll Be Waving As You Walk Away
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 30 Well, friends, today marks the last day of my poetry challenge. What a ride! I wasn’t sure I’d be able to keep up with this every day, but I am so happy and proud…
Ancient Evenings
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 29 For this penultimate prompt of my poetry challenge, we’re writing an evening poem. My interpretation is a little … out of the box, maybe? Not sure why my mind went here, but that’s the…
My Enemy Is Not Me
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 28 Holy cow, this one was a doozy! Today’s prompt is to write a remix poem, which essentially means rewriting one of my earlier pieces. You’d think that would be easy but nope. Anyway, I…
My Light Along The Way
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 27 We all have something (or someone) that we believe makes a difference in our lives. A guiding light, if you will, that illuminates our path through the darkness and somehow makes our merriest moments…
The Promised World
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 26 Happy Monday! We’re down to the final few days of my poetry challenge and we begin our week with the phrase “(blank) World.” I had originally titled this “Fantasy World” because what I envision…
Sundays Are For Opera
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 25 On this last Sunday of my poetry challenge, we’re penning a thought poem (all poetry is about thought, no?). I’ve written many times about family traditions and one of my favorites to come out…
The Crooner Or The Poet?
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 24 Today’s prompt is to write a question poem. The leader suggested a few different ways to come at this one; I chose to make my title a question and also to end my poem…
Rendezvous
April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge, Day 23 We’re writing an appointment poem today … when I first read the prompt my initial thought was “ugh, how boring!” But then I started typing and the words poured out onto the page. Happy…