Category Archives: writing

transference of doom.

All my life I’ve been told to stop being so negative. Stop thinking the worst. Stop assuming everything will go wrong. ‘Don’t be such a pessimist!’ they’d say. When I met John (which you can read about in this series), … Continue reading

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limerick poetry challenge: immortal

I suppose I can’t say I’ve never written a limerick before anymore. I usually associate limericks with humor, but I kind of abandoned that association this week. Limerick Poetry Challenge at Mind and Life Matters – This week’s prompt: immortal You ask, “Do … Continue reading

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six word story: sin.

This week’s prompt for the Six Word Story challenge is… Sin My story is posted as a comment at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller — if you like my story, please head on over and like my comment there. The most comment likes wins. And while you’re … Continue reading

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fiction friday 7: roses are blue.

fiction friday 7. ∼ Seventh installment of…   [But first: Blue 1 – Blue 2 – Blue 3 – Blue 4 – Blue 5 – Blue 6] Continued from part 6… Kate let out a sigh, failing to control her tears any longer. … Continue reading

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taking the leap.

My life’s predominant theme right now seems to be uncertainty. From major decisions [what kind of job do I want?] to minor ones [what shall I cook for dinner tonight?], I never seem to have the answers. I dislike change – … Continue reading

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limerick poetry challenge: happy

I’ve decided to participate in the Limerick Poetry Challenge at Mind and Live Matters. Not sure if I’ll do it every week – but I thought I’d give it a go. Disclaimer: I’ve never written a limerick before. This week’s prompt: happy I … Continue reading

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new year.

Nearly five days deep into 2016, I bet you thought you weren’t going to find out what sandra thinks about the New Year. And you were almost right. I wasn’t going to do it. No New Year post. However. I have … Continue reading

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six word story: accomplishment.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year so far…! This week’s prompt for the Six Word Story challenge at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller is… Accomplishment My story is posted in the comments of the weekly Six Word Story Challenge post … Continue reading

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