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  • This is something that I tell myself every day. And some days it’s harder than others. Coming up with excuses is the easy part. You have to put in the work. . . . #michellesandlin #excuses #believeinyourself #makeyourmark #writer #poet #drummer #columnist #fountainpen #fountainpenaddict #fountainpennetwork #penandink #handwriting #visconti #viscontihomosapiens #ancientcopper #writerscommunity #writersnetwork #freelancewriter
  • Twitter can be a terrible place, full of bullies, haters and close-minded thinkers. I refuse to engage in such nonsense. I believe in the First Amendment and I won’t be harassed into silence. I welcome opposing views; I just don’t welcome vile, threatening behavior. I have learned to ignore it. . . . #michellesandlin #fountainpenaddict #fountainpennetwork #writersofinstagram #visconti #fountainpen #viscontihomosapiens #ancientcopper #twitter #bullies #freedomofspeech #penandink #writer #writersofinstagram #writersofig #firstamendment #poet #analoglove #benice #handwriting
  • Someone asked me yesterday, “What do you do?” Like always, I said, “I am a writer.” But, it’s important to clarify. I don’t have a job as a writer, I am a writer. It’s a calling and its roots runs deep. For as long as I can remember I have been writing...poems and autobiographical stories, as well as business writing about real estate, relocation and Houston. I am a writer. It’s not what I do, it’s who I am! . . . #writer #iamawriter #franklinchristoph #pineider #fountainpen #fountainpennetwork #galenleather #houston #htx #realestate #houstonrealestate #relocation #relo #onthemove #columnist #fountainpenaddict #fountainpennetwork #houstontexans #poet #freelancewriter #writercommunity #writersofinstagram
  • Tools of the trade! . . . #montblanc #pelikan #visconti #fountainpen #fountainpenaddict #fountainpennetwork #writer #poet #columnist #freelancewriter #edgarallanpoe #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity #writersnetwork #analoglove #penaddict #writertools #galenleather
  • Happy Labor Day Weekend Indeed! . . . #laborday #labordayweekend #grandsonnumber3 #michellesandlin #writer #columnist #drummer #poet #writersofinstagram #freelancewriter #timeoff #enjoytheday #love #blessed #coolgrandma #somuchlove #mimitime
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOUSTON! When I moved to Houston in 1985, I hated it. I didn’t know anyone, there wasn’t a decent bowl of Gumbo to be found, and I thought it was an ugly city. Over the years, the city definitely started to grow on me, especially when I realized there was no viable way out, as my whole family was here and our careers were here. Fast forward to 2000, when I fell into the Relocation Industry. Since then, much of what I have done could easily be described as being a cheerleader for the city. I have spent the past 18 years speaking to thousands of people about their move to Houston. It’s been truly interesting to see the city through their eyes. And the one thing that they all say, is how nice everyone is here, which is absolutely true! Do you have a relocation story to tell? . . . #houston #htx #happybirthdayhouston #relo #relocation #houstonrealestate #houstonskyline #beautifulhouston #houstonparks #writer #freelancewriter #columnist #movetohouston #onthemove #houstonlove #mycity #downtownhouston #louisianagirl
  • Nearly 2 years ago, I brought my sweet baby Max home, and every day since has been National Dog Day in our house! Kiss ‘em if you got ‘em! . . . #NationalDogDay #dogday #lifeofmax #englishbulldog #bff #kissyface #ilovemydog #englishbulldoglover #bulldoggin #writer #poet #columnist #drummer #meandmydog #buddies #bulldog #bulldogsofinstagram #bulldoglife #bulldogsofig #maximumcuteness #maxthedog
  • A sneak peek at this week’s “On the Move” article in the Houston Chronicle! . . . #onthemove #relocation #realestate #houstonrealestate #houston #htx #visconti #viscontihomosapiens #ancientcopper #rhodia #fountainpen #fountainpennetwork #penandink #writer #columnist #poet #notebook #articlewriting #relo #diamineink #creativeprocess #writingprocess #handwriting #rockyourhandwriting