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Chamblin’s Book Mine Downtown Jacksonville, Florida

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

About 13 years ago, when my oldest mancub was a baby, I frequently trolled around my favorite book store while he napped in his stroller. He was an excellent sleeper of a baby, usually taking a 4 hour daily nap. Fair skinned, bald, long and thin, he was quiet in general and constantly observant. We… »

The cast of characters:

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

The Quiet Room has 8 desk cubicles, a door, and a light on a timer. I have to move every couple of minutes or the lights go out. It over looks the 4th floor and massive foyer. There have been only a few visitors in here today:

the student I’ll refer to as “Jay”. Waist-length dreds…. »

4th of July

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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Why do birds suddenly appear every time you are near?

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

I was recently on vacation in the mountains and was thus reminded of how those hilly wooded acres are home to so many birds. We’d slept with the windows open, letting in very cool night air, and woke to songs and chirps and feathered mating calls.  When we got home, the sky was silent. I… »

Iconic Jacksonville Image

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

Memorial Park, on the St. John’s River, Jacksonville,… »

Florida

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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When the creek rises.

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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Grandma’s Garden: Potatoes

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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Sand and Surf

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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Lite Brite

By Tia Sandstrom Graham

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