Category Archives: writing

six-word thank you.

Posted on 2 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

Just wanted to drop a quick post of thanks… in six words, I suppose would be appropriate… to those of you who have visited the Six Word Story Challenge at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller and voted for my six-word stories [you know, … Continue reading →

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fiction friday 6: roses are blue.

Posted on 1 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

fiction friday 6. ∼ Sixth installment of…   [But first: Blue 1 – Blue 2 – Blue 3 – Blue 4 – Blue 5] Picking up where we left off… Des sat on the sofa near Kate and pulled her hands from her face. … Continue reading →

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how I met their father. part 4.

Posted on 1 January 2016 by what sandra thinks

Previous installments:  Part 1 – Fame Part 2 – Sandra Goes Wild Part 3 – Sandra Grows Up… and Down Part 4 – Uncomfortably Numb By the time John contacted me, I was a cynical, bitter, hopeless twenty-something. I had given … Continue reading →

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internet famous.

Posted on 31 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m not really internet famous… but Grizz thinks I am. Today… this happened… I won’t lie — I knew I was close and I’ve been checking every day. I thought it would be lovely if I reached this milestone before the … Continue reading →

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rule breaker.

Posted on 30 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

I want to accept every award because I’m so touched that you’re reading and enjoying my blog enough to recognize me with these honors. Now, if only they all came with a giant monetary prize! That would be fabulous! Thank … Continue reading →

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built a house today.

Posted on 30 December 2015 by what sandra thinks

Today’s entertainment including minor home construction. And by minor, I mean small… not insignificant. Because my kids loved this. I’m not a fan of gingerbread, but it was fun and not at all tempting for me. Because it was gingerbread … Continue reading →

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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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