Category Archives: fear

I’m here… but…

Posted on 25 February 2019 by what sandra thinks

This post has been in my draft folder since the 14th of December. I just haven’t felt like I was good enough to be around anyone… even online. But then I was isolated and I felt worse. Thank you to … Continue reading →

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moment of panic. part two: more than a moment

Posted on 8 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

Obligatory disclaimer: I might delete this post because… just because. I fear this may now be a daily thing. I keep having different versions of that moment of panic I had on Friday. And I wasn’t even alone for all … Continue reading →

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moment of panic.

Posted on 4 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

I might delete this post because it’s awful. I had a moment of panic this morning like nothing I’ve ever felt. And that’s scary because I have felt really really bad… to a point where I didn’t think I could … Continue reading →

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song of the day. #21

Posted on 28 January 2017 by what sandra thinks

I’ve tried to write something in this space for two hours now. I can’t find the right words. I never should have turned on the television because it was on a regular network channel when I did… so I was … Continue reading →

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school and the end.

Posted on 1 September 2016 by what sandra thinks

Today is August 31st. (I’m sure by the time I hit publish, it will be September 1st…) And as much as August is my enemy, it sucks that it’s ending. Warning/Disclaimer/Apology: Sorry for the less-than-joyful nature of this post. I … Continue reading →

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oh rats – a poem.

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

We stopped at the red light, Garbage truck ahead. Sometimes they smell awful, But this one wasn’t bad. I said when the light changed, ‘Hey, don’t get so near!’ And that’s when we saw it. It fell out from the rear. … Continue reading →

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enlightenment?

Posted on 22 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I feel like I’ve had an epiphany. Maybe. Half an epiphany? Maybe. I have my ups and downs. At certain times of the day or times of the week, I suspect the ‘downs‘ are coming. Yet I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

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unexpected holiday joy.

Posted on 13 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

This afternoon, less than two weeks until Christmas, we finally got our [fake] tree down from the attic. I should rephrase that. John got our tree down from the attic. I do not go up there. Ever. I did once … Continue reading →