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legislative quick tips. From an insider’s perspective.
Sandra Manwiller is a former Senate legislative insider. Image description: A black calligraphy pen with a gold tip is poised over the words, “governor’s signature.” The title cover art reads, “Sausage-making: The legislative process from an insider’s view.” This video is not audio described or contains closed captioning.
The national election is over, but state legislatures are having on-going conversations about hot topics for their upcoming legislative session.
Mr. Stork, are you lost?
Sometimes life kicks you in the nuts. Infertility is a silent struggle.
Image description: a pair of orange knitted baby booties. The title in blue and orange read, “Mr. Stork, are you lost?” This video is not audio described or contains closed captioning.
When’re facing a difficult life situation, you can’t appreciate the journey until you come out on the other side. In this episode of #StoriesUnderThreeMinutes Sandra shares her personal story about infertility. She’ll always be grateful to Resolve, The National Infertility Association.
*If you are struggling in any capacity, please seek medical advise and / or mental health counseling.
a salute to veterans
Thank You to all those who formally served and are currently serving. #Armybrat
Image description: Sandra age 6-7, is pictured with her dad in his army uniform. The picture was taken in the late 1970s. Both she and her father have dark black hair, have brown skin and identify as Latinos. This video is not audio described or contains closed captioning.
This episode of #StoriesUnderThreeMinutes Sandra takes you on a quick journey through her days as an Army brat. She’s so grateful for her dad's decision to enlist; it truly changed her family’s lives for the better. This is also an #immigrant story.
I love Halloween.
This is truly Sandra’s favorite holiday. Oddly, horror and gore are not her genres. Did she mention she’s a healthcare worker with 25 years of experience?
Image description: The cover art shows black pumpkins and orange paper ball decorations with gold small squash and small spiders running about. The title reads, “Best Holiday: Halloween. From someone who dislikes scary things.” This video is not audio described or contains closed captioning.
In this inaugural episode of #StoriesUnderThreeMinutes Sandra reminisces about a particular Halloween party when she was a young child living in Wiesbaden, Germany.