Monthly Archives: May 2018

thanks and smiles and tears.

I have been overwhelmed by love, kindness and support over the last few days. It’s been kind of a long-distance intervention. No one called it that… just me. And I’m most definitely not saying that’s a bad thing… quite the … Continue reading

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three days, three quotes. #1

I’m trying to write a post (not this one) but I’m having a hard time with it. But I wanted to post something… so… I thought I’d do this…  • • • I was nominated by both Wit and Whimsy and Mel at … Continue reading

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#1minfiction | be cool.

“Oh… look at him…” “I know. Have you ever seen anyone so perfect?” “It’s almost painful to watch him.” “He probably sees us staring at him.” “I wonder if he knows we’re talking about him, too.” “I’m thinking yes…” “Damn! … Continue reading

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get out.

Please don’t say ‘I told you so.‘ I’ve always known you were right. Getting out of the house helps me. It’s never been about wanting to get out. It’s always been about being able to get out. I know that sounds … Continue reading

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hammer metaphor.

Today: You know that scene in the first Thor movie where Thor pins Loki to the bridge by resting mjolnir (that’s the hammer… I’m a nerd) on his chest… and Loki can’t move it because he’s not worthy? Today, I am … Continue reading

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my girl…

…gave me this. It was exactly what I needed. — ©2018 what sandra thinks

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it just makes me sad.

This will probably sound ridiculous… but it’s making me so sad. I have tears. An app my daughter loves on her phone updated to a new version and she hates it. It’s totally different and she’s miserable. She cried for … Continue reading

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my cluttered head and fascinating life.

I have four drafts from the last twenty-four hours. The same thing keeps happening. I try to write about one thing, but it connects to other things—things that make me feel like hell… things that I don’t want to talk … Continue reading

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