Category Archives: family

outside.

Posted on 28 May 2017 by what sandra thinks

I did not inherit Mom’s gardening expertise. It’s rather unfortunate. If I had any clue what the hell I was doing, I might actually enjoy it. And not hate dirt and bugs quite as much. Okay, let’s not get ridiculous. … Continue reading →

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the perk. #31 (I know, I’m shocked, too.)

Posted on 23 March 2017 by what sandra thinks

I hope you were sitting down. I wouldn’t want anyone to sustain an injury. It has been 109 days since my last perk. I bet you never thought you’d see one again. Yeah, neither did I. It’s not easy to … Continue reading →

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power failure.

Posted on 14 March 2017 by what sandra thinks

Well, fuck. We lost power for 4.5 hours today. I know it’s not that bad… it could have been much longer. One year when storms were especially bad (and frequent), my mom was without power for 8 days. But 4.5 hours … Continue reading →

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give me a hand.

Posted on 3 February 2017 by what sandra thinks

I haven’t been able to write. It’s not a writer’s block thing. It’s a time thing. I’ve fallen so far behind with email… I have over 50 post notifications I haven’t gotten to. I am going to have to skip … Continue reading →

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the perk. #30: offspring.

Posted on 2 December 2016 by what sandra thinks

(Post edited when I realized this is a ‘perk’ and I should have posted it as such since I haven’t had one for over a month. Clearly my life sucks… except for these two little monsters.) Perhaps you’ve heard that … Continue reading →

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…hopefully.

Posted on 25 November 2016 by what sandra thinks

Note: This post mentions suicide – I don’t know the proper protocol for this… but I believe I’m supposed to warn of topics of this nature so readers can stop now should they so choose. When I was 15 years … Continue reading →

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spontaneous sunset.

Posted on 21 September 2016 by what sandra thinks

I am a complex individual. (And that is a gross simplification of my disastrous brain.) But I do love that my kids have inherited some of me — the good things, anyway. (I guess there are a few…) But, of course, … Continue reading →

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the 25th of August.

Posted on 25 August 2016 by what sandra thinks

August is a difficult month. I dread it every year. First there’s the impending doom and then there’s the realization of said doom. And it’s all about today… August 25th. Dad. Today is my father’s birthday. After many months of conflicting … Continue reading →

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