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About what sandra thinks

Sandra is a writer, sometimes blogger, poet, artist, emotional disaster. She thinks far too much and sleeps far too little. Sandra lives in the Northeastern U.S. but dreams of an oceanfront home in Italy, but she would settle for a non-oceanfront home in Italy. She loves books, brutal honesty, coffee, and the color black. She hates insincerity, beer, whipped cream, and facebook. And she is uncomfortable talking about herself in the third person.

taking the leap.

Posted on 7 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

My life’s predominant theme right now seems to be uncertainty. From major decisions [what kind of job do I want?] to minor ones [what shall I cook for dinner tonight?], I never seem to have the answers. I dislike change – … Continue reading →

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limerick poetry challenge: happy

Posted on 6 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

I’ve decided to participate in the Limerick Poetry Challenge at Mind and Live Matters. Not sure if I’ll do it every week – but I thought I’d give it a go. Disclaimer: I’ve never written a limerick before. This week’s prompt: happy I … Continue reading →

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new year.

Posted on 5 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

Nearly five days deep into 2016, I bet you thought you weren’t going to find out what sandra thinks about the New Year. And you were almost right. I wasn’t going to do it. No New Year post. However. I have … Continue reading →

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six word story: accomplishment.

Posted on 3 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year so far…! This week’s prompt for the Six Word Story challenge at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller is… Accomplishment My story is posted in the comments of the weekly Six Word Story Challenge post … Continue reading →

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six-word thank you.

Posted on 2 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

Just wanted to drop a quick post of thanks… in six words, I suppose would be appropriate… to those of you who have visited the Six Word Story Challenge at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller and voted for my six-word stories [you know, … Continue reading →

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fiction friday 6: roses are blue.

Posted on 1 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

fiction friday 6. ∼ Sixth installment of…   [But first: Blue 1 – Blue 2 – Blue 3 – Blue 4 – Blue 5] Picking up where we left off… Des sat on the sofa near Kate and pulled her hands from her face. … Continue reading →

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how I met their father. part 4.

Posted on 1 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

Previous installments:  Part 1 – Fame Part 2 – Sandra Goes Wild Part 3 – Sandra Grows Up… and Down Part 4 – Uncomfortably Numb By the time John contacted me, I was a cynical, bitter, hopeless twenty-something. I had given … Continue reading →

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internet famous.

Posted on 31 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m not really internet famous… but Grizz thinks I am. Today… this happened… I won’t lie — I knew I was close and I’ve been checking every day. I thought it would be lovely if I reached this milestone before the … Continue reading →

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