Monthly Archives: December 2015

being mom.

Posted on 23 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’ve had days when I can’t figure out what the hell made me think I could handle being a parent. Am I really going to be able to take care of them? Give them everything they need? Keep them safe … Continue reading →

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six word story: joyous.

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

This week’s prompt for the Six Word Story challenge at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller is… Joyous The winner is the story with the most likes in the comments of the weekly Six Word Story Challenge post. If you like my story, please visit … Continue reading →

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oh rats – a poem.

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

We stopped at the red light, Garbage truck ahead. Sometimes they smell awful, But this one wasn’t bad. I said when the light changed, ‘Hey, don’t get so near!’ And that’s when we saw it. It fell out from the rear. … Continue reading →

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enlightenment?

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I feel like I’ve had an epiphany. Maybe. Half an epiphany? Maybe. I have my ups and downs. At certain times of the day or times of the week, I suspect the ‘downs‘ are coming. Yet I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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the cruelest christmas.

Posted on 20 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Christmas was magic when I was a child. Like the Christmas version of a Lifetime movie. Storybook-level magic. I wouldn’t have believed it was real-life if I hadn’t lived it. My parents were amazing and beyond generous. Christmas morning was … Continue reading →

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versatile and lovely.

Posted on 20 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

      Again, I am honored and humbled to be selected for a blogging award… or two. It’s so satisfying to know people out there are enjoying my blog. I am now versatile and lovely. I may develop an ego for the … Continue reading →

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fiction friday 4: roses are blue.

Posted on 18 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

fiction friday: four.  ∼ Fourth installment of… [I know it’s corny but it works. Trust me.]   [Parts 1, 2, 3: Blue 1 – Blue 2 – Blue 3]    Two weeks earlier… Kate kicked her old swing and watched it … Continue reading →

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never say goodbye.

Posted on 17 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

never say goodbye. If you can’t find the words to say ‘See you later’ would be okay ‘Until we meet again’ will do If I must be away from you You can say, ‘sweetheart, do take care’ I think those … Continue reading →

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