Category Archives: humor

second best present.

Posted on 28 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I didn’t have many [any] suggestions when my family asked me what I wanted for Christmas so I had no idea what to expect when I unwrapped gifts from them on Christmas morning. But I was pleasantly surprised. I got a … Continue reading →

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delicious traditions.

Posted on 27 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

My family has traditions. Old ones, new ones… and nearly all of them attached to a special day – a holiday, a birthday, or another such special occasion that occurs once each year. And like lots of family traditions, many of … 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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wonders of the holiday season.

Posted on 15 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

In the spirit of this ‘most wonderful’ time of the year, I have compiled a list of the most joyous aspects of the season. Please feel free to share yours. Top 8 Wonders of the Holiday Season It is painfully clear … 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 →

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dreadful conversation.

Posted on 10 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Every year, the conversation I dread sneaks up on me like a big bad stomach virus. Christmas. What do your kids want for Christmas? Where’s your list? You have a list, right? For everyone, right? What do you want for … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, family, holidays, humor, personal, rant, writing | Tagged anxiety, family, holidays, humor, personal, rant, stress, writing | 17 Comments

awesomeness, take two.

Posted on 2 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Okay now, this is getting ridiculous. I tried to fake awesomeness the first time, and now someone else is trying to tell me I’m awesome. Not just awesome, but epically awesome. Has the world gone mad? Has the meaning of … Continue reading →