Shows
Surprising Offspring PodcastCherry on TopCherry on TopA poem written using words from a lunch menu as a prompt©Sandy Seeber-Quayle 2024 Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-1800 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastLayeredLayered - A poem from a prompt by Beth Kempton - #tinyspringpoemby Sandy Seeber-Quayle Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-0301 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastThe Muddy PathThe Muddy Path by Sandy Seeber-QuayleA poem about navigating life's challenges and finding solace in companionship.©2023 Sandy Seeber-Quayle Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-1601 min
Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development InsightsEpisode 72. Unlocking The Hidden Leadership & Career Potential Within Us – Sandy Seeber-QuayleInterested in learning strategies to help unleash the leadership and career potential within ourselves. Sandy Seeber-Quayle and I discussed this and much more on Episode 72 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How being consistent and taking small steps can compound over time,
Growing up in Eastern Germany during the fall of the Berlin Wall and how this helped Sandy build resilience,
Working her way up from an apprentice in an insurance company to a leadership position,
The insights and lessons from...2024-02-1457 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastUniverseUniverse - A poem written on the wing of the sunThis poem was published in ‘An Introvert’s Tour’ - the new international anthology by PWO in 2023. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2024-02-1101 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastThe Call for CommitmentThe Call for Commitment ©Sandy Seeber-Quayle 2024 Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2024-01-0701 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastNew Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
Silently, the day passes over -
taking the year with the setting sun.
Dark clouds push pains away;
tears aren't needed this time.
Muddy sponge fields splash
with every step.
The new year only hours away,
lays the old one to rest,
cherishes surprises, learnings,
insights.
Healing ships sailed to better lands,
lush nature throve forward,
again and again like the sun
rising each morning.
Sailing rough seas on our rafts
we float down the river of life,
the fire slowly fading
beneath that endless space
filled with stars ready to be -
discovered.
Maybe, it...2023-12-3101 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastBreaking FreeBreaking Free ©2023 Sandy Seeber-Quayle Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-12-3002 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastWinter LoversInvitation Winter Things - Winter Writing Sanctuary with Beth KemptenWINTER LOVERS ©2023 Sandy Seeber-Quayle Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-12-2800 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastLines at ChristmasThe Present ©2023 Sandy Seeber-Quayle Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-12-2201 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastStill Alive (This piece may be emotionally challenging.)Poetic Edge: Flash Fiction Fun with Aisling Edge was an enjoyable session. Aisling provided the group with words to be used in either a 100-word drabble flash fiction or a 50-word dribble flash fiction. I wrote four pieces. ‘Still Alive’ is one of them.Prompt: Write a 100-word drabble flash fiction piece using the following words: Tree, Brick, Cold, Glue, and Bark.Give it a try and share it in the comments if you like. I would love to read your piece.Here is mine:Still AliveShe hid behi...2023-11-2201 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastFarewellFarewell - A personal piece of poetry Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-10-2901 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastSilent MeaningSilent MeaningA poem following a discussion on dreams. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-2001 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastThis is usThis is us A poem about aspects of a human connection Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-09-0200 min
Work From The Inside Out231: Unlocking the Power of People for Effective Results with Sandy Seeber-QuayleSandy Seeber-Quayle learned about adapting to change early in her life. Born in Eastern Germany, she was seven years old when her parents divorced suddenly, leaving her and her toddler brother to be raised by her mother, who struggled with the breakup. Consequently, Sandy took on more responsibilities at home, leaving less time for fun. Four years later, the Berlin Wall came down, and everything changed. Then Sandy’s Mom found a new partner, and they moved to a new village. After an anxious start in her new school, Sandy was embraced by her new classmates and she made fr...2023-08-301h 18
Surprising Offspring PodcastAn Ugly ButterflyInitial reflections after reading Anton Chekhov's short story 'The Lottery Ticket'Reading is one of the greatest portals into the writing world. I only recently started reading stories more than once and reflect on them more thoroughly. This and reading from a writer’s point of view have made me find gems in so many stories and poems. There are certainly many gems in this short story by Anton Chekhov. But I leave it to you to find the ones that resonate with you. Why don’t you read ‘The Lottery Ticket’ and let share what gems you have...2023-07-2301 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastEarringsEarrings - This poem is a surprising offspring born from the writing prompt "Earrings" Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-06-2900 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastNo RegretsThis offspring came from a writing prompt by a fellow writer after discussing Claire Keegan’s Short Story 'So Late in the Day' in our writing group. The homework was to write a short prose from Cynthia's perspective.The Short Story has been published in The New Yorker in the February 28, 2022 Issue and is available here. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-04-1905 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastSeventeenth MarchSeventeenth MarchSt. Patricks Day - A poem from a prompt for a prominent day Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-03-1701 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastSo TogetherSo together A moment in the parkThank you for reading Surprising Offspring. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-03-0402 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastFinding FlowFinding Flow A poem inspired by 2 songs - a writing prompt during Beth Kempton's Winter Sanctuary Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-02-2701 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastSelf-DeclarationSelf-Declaration
I am strong and also worthy
to breathe some precious air away
to fiddle, hum and be noisy
to seek and find my unique way
I am shy and also clever
to embrace each friendly offer
to embark on new endeavors
to become my dearest lover
I am kind but also a fool
to dance alone in morning rain
to splash around in any pool
to suffer from old stupid pain
I am trying as much as you
to take a chance at that best life
to ride these waves of ocean’s blue
to battle evil and su...2023-02-1901 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastTrue EssenceTrue essence - A poem about food and growing upThank you for reading Surprising Offspring of One's Mind. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-02-1103 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastQuantum MomentThe daily sparks within Beth Kempton’s writing sanctuaries consist of two poems. The poems that sparked the surprising offspring titled “Quantum Moment” are"Good Bones” by Maggie Smith and “The Function of Poetry” by Billie Collins.Enjoy! Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-02-0401 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastRavensRavens100-word microfiction based on the following prompts: a year ago, dawn, waterfallThanks for reading Surprising Offspring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-01-1601 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastYour Turkey RoastYour Turkey Roast A poem about allowing others to walk over you Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2023-01-0301 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastWomen, Take the Lead!Women, take the lead! Surprising offspring born after someone in relation to the Ukrainian war said that maybe they should have let them in. Thanks for reading Surprising Offspring of One's Mind! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2022-12-1901 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastHave a little RespectThe other day, I was out walking when I run into Mrs. and Mr. Perfect. At first, they were greeting me in fine manners asking me how I was. But then, oh my, they were all but respectful, talking non-stop, without a breather, even across each other, full of opinions, some of which I had felt offended by. After having enough, I yelled: “Stop!”They turned their heads to look at me stopping their chatter. “That was rather rude to disrupt our conversation in such a manner”, Mrs. Respect said.Thanks for reading Surprising Offspring...2022-12-1501 min
Surprising Offspring PodcastPeace found in momentsPeace found in momentsThe offspring of the writing prompt: When I turn my face to the sun Thanks for reading Surprising Offspring! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Surprising Offspring at sandysq.substack.com/subscribe2022-12-1300 min