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miniature writing challenge.

Posted on 18 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

From Miniature Writing Challenge #17: Bloggers can choose one of the following categories: Mini Short Story (50 – 150 words) Tiny Poem Haiku (3 lines, 17 syllables) #17 Theme:  Challenge accepted. I chose Haiku. And I wrote two. First — probably … Continue reading →

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one hundred words.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

God, I am such a sentimental sap!  Her shoulders rose and fell with her sigh. She knew he was there. She could feel his heart pounding the whole time. Holding his breath, he stared as she slowly turned around. His hand … Continue reading →

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he had me at latte.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I have two children and one husband. So, three children. Cartoon Network (CN) is the most watched network in our home. While the shows (except for the Adult Swim block) are generally aimed at kids, some have distinct adult-appeal as … Continue reading →

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secret admirer.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I don’t wear my wedding rings at the gym. For practical purposes. It never occurred to me that anyone was paying attention to my hands… looking for a ring… or looking for not-a-ring. Inevitably, dragging my tired ass into that … Continue reading →

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he didn’t come for coffee.

Posted on 16 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A little snippet from a larger story I’ve been working on… forever… {At dinner with friends…} “You love that I have great taste in wine… and food…” Abby shook her head. “And friends, I suppose,” she added with an eye … Continue reading →

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relocation.

Posted on 14 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

The assignment was to spend some time in nature and write something — anything — that nature inspired. I don’t like bugs or itchy grass on my feet or West Nile virus or Lyme disease. I confess, except for taking a nice walk … Continue reading →

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writing not writing.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Before I was downsized, I had less time to write. And I hated it. Some nights I would stay up far too late writing because I had to. And I’d go to work after a mere 5 hours of sleep… which … Continue reading →

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a most important letter.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Dear Santa, I have a short list this year — just four requests. I know you’re a busy man and even just my small list is asking for too much. But I haven’t asked for anything for years… and I … Continue reading →

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