Category Archives: life

well. tomorrow is april 1. (and an a to z theme?)

Posted on 31 March 2023 by what sandra thinks

(Please don’t throw anything at me.) The April A to Z challenge starts tomorrow. I’ve completed the challenge for the last seven years. This year…… Hold on! Let’s back up. Hello! I hope no one fainted at the sight of … Continue reading →

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google has failed me and my loneliness.

Posted on 10 May 2022 by what sandra thinks

What the fuck, google? You’re supposed to be the best! But you have failed me and I’m angry. And really fucking sad. (And a bit dramatic.) Sigh. I am desperate for a friend or two or three or something. Online … Continue reading →

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the perk. (maybe?) #35

Posted on 31 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

Trust me—I’m just as shocked as you are. [Background for those of you who haven’t been following me for years: I started something I called the ‘weekly perk’ way back in 2016. I posted (weekly, obviously) with anything good I … Continue reading →

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odd one out.

Posted on 26 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

I might as well not even exist in my family. In fact, I wish I didn’t. A couple of months ago, I made up a funny nickname for my daughter. I’ve called her that name often ever since. My husband … Continue reading →

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writing and other meaningful things.

Posted on 15 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

As you probably know, the April A-to-Z challenge is coming up. You know, in April. Because of the theme I’ve chosen, I knew it would be difficult to keep up if I waited until April to start writing. So I’ve … Continue reading →

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wst february 28. are we there yet?

Posted on 28 February 2022 by what sandra thinks

are we there yet? Yes, we are there! We made it to the end of February. Thank you for reading my month of randomness. And thank you to those of you who participated in my “challenge“. When I made this … Continue reading →

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wst february 27. come back.

Posted on 27 February 2022 by what sandra thinks

come back. Things I wish would come back: Non-smart phones. (Stupid phones?) Morton frozen donuts. My college boyfriend. My high school hangout. John Lennon, Ian Curtis, David Bowie, Anthony Bourdain, Chester Bennington, and, oh, what the hell—Luke Perry. A pleasant … Continue reading →

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wst february 26. disillusioned.

Posted on 26 February 2022 by what sandra thinks

disillusioned. I am disillusioned with life. Nothing has gone the way I thought it would or the way I wanted. I thought I would fall madly in love. I wasn’t sure I would have children or if I wanted them. … Continue reading →

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