Category Archives: bloggingu

identity neurosis.

Posted on 10 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I began rewriting my ‘about’ page last week. It was mere coincidence that this exact activity popped up as an assignment for Blogging 101 a couple of days ago. My original ‘about’ page was fine. But I hate fine. I … Continue reading →

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everybody else.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Some days, I want to be everybody else. "Why is writing so much harder for me than it is for everybody else?" — every novelist ever, secretly to themselves, all the time — Lev Grossman (@leverus) April 28, 2015 I … Continue reading →

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headspace.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I used to write sitting at a gorgeous 60-year-old mahogany desk, carefully and expertly handcrafted by my late grandfather-in-law. It was nestled in the corner of our spare room. I would type away into the night. A big cozy chair beside … Continue reading →

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graceless.

Posted on 6 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m trying, but I’m graceless Don’t have the sunny side to face this I am invisible and weightless You can’t imagine how I hate this – from “Graceless” lyrics by Matt Berninger | The National Some days, every damn thing … Continue reading →

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laughter.

Posted on 5 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A great sense of humor is one of the most attractive qualities in a person. I don’t know how anyone can live without it. I think we all have moments when we have to laugh… or we’d cry. I tend … Continue reading →

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when she knew.

Posted on 4 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

“When did you know?” he asked. His fingers gently tucked her hair behind her ear. “When did I know what?” She knew exactly what he was after but she made him work for it. And she made him smile. “Oh … Continue reading →

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one word is all it takes. shhh.

Posted on 4 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A single word can flood your mind with memories or dreams or disappointments. It might give you a warm, happy feeling or it might fill you with dread and despair. Hope. I’ve written about it here and here. Regret. Choice. I’ve … Continue reading →

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eleven things I learned from…

Posted on 3 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

The series ended 12 years ago, but it taught us some valuable truths. Read them. Heed them. And you can thank me later. 11 things I learned from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Never underestimate the power of a pointy stick. … Continue reading →

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