Category Archives: My Entries

Think Forest, Not Trees

What are you thinking when you write a blog post, an essay, a short story, or a book? Maybe along the way, it’s writing that one sentence, the perfect one-liner “hook” to make readers want to read more.  If you … Continue reading

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Very Inspiring Blogger Award for C.E.Robinson

Sandrine Tungka, a young blogger from Jakarta, Indonesia nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Because we have been virtual friends for many months now, I thank you Sandrine, and I’m honored to accept the nomination. Sandrine has a … Continue reading

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Premio Dardos Award – For Before Sundown

What a delightful surprise and honor to receive this nomination for the Premio Dardos Award from David Brian Paley at Vancouver Visions http://vancouvervisons.com – an award that recognizes cultural, ethical, literary, and personal values in the form of creative and … Continue reading

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Laughter is the Best Medicine!

  “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” – e. e. cummings It’s hard to think in terms of laughing in the face of illness, disease, or hardship of any kind. Lately I’ve had friends that are … Continue reading

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The Heartbreak of Dementia

                                                  by C.E.Robinson This small woman grips the worn strap of a large black purse tucked at her side, and leans forward in the rocking chair. Her gnarled fingers trace tiny rose petals in her skirt as if to find … Continue reading

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First Date – Before Sundown – Chapter 1

  First Date        I didn’t waste any time and called her that next Friday. My hand shook when I picked up the phone and I hadn’t even dialed the number yet. Maybe this wasn’t a good sign and I’d … Continue reading

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2014 in review

Gratitude to all followers, blogger friends, for visiting Beyond Sundown remember what made you smile. Thank  you for your likes, comments and sunset photos, the mainstay of the site that motivated me to keep writing. Happy New Year! Best Wishes … Continue reading

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Audrey Loves NYC & The Nutcracker Ballet

Audrey’s lived in NYC for several months now and she’s still smiling! She loves living there and why not, especially now in NYC’s festive December with the famous Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center, and the Nutcracker Ballet at the Joffrey Ballet School. … Continue reading

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Prayer Request for a Forever Friend

A longtime friend of mine suffers from serious health problems today. She needs many prayers for strength, courage and comfort. The power of prayer, healing touch and kindness from you, world-wide friends, would be so welcomed and appreciated. Thank you … Continue reading

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