Category Archives: writing

he had me at latte.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I have two children and one husband. So, three children. Cartoon Network (CN) is the most watched network in our home. While the shows (except for the Adult Swim block) are generally aimed at kids, some have distinct adult-appeal as … Continue reading →

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secret admirer.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I don’t wear my wedding rings at the gym. For practical purposes. It never occurred to me that anyone was paying attention to my hands… looking for a ring… or looking for not-a-ring. Inevitably, dragging my tired ass into that … Continue reading →

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he didn’t come for coffee.

Posted on 16 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A little snippet from a larger story I’ve been working on… forever… {At dinner with friends…} “You love that I have great taste in wine… and food…” Abby shook her head. “And friends, I suppose,” she added with an eye … Continue reading →

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relocation.

Posted on 14 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

The assignment was to spend some time in nature and write something — anything — that nature inspired. I don’t like bugs or itchy grass on my feet or West Nile virus or Lyme disease. I confess, except for taking a nice walk … Continue reading →

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a discourse on the word.

Posted on 13 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Over one million words make up the English language. But often, a single word is all it takes to evoke strong emotions inside us. Laughter, tears, anger, encouragement, inspiration, annoyance… A word that makes me laugh is probably not going to … Continue reading →

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blogger recognition award.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m not good at making friends. I have always been an introvert. Meeting people has never been easy for me. I would never be able to talk to anyone face to face about the things I have the courage to post on … Continue reading →

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the burden.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I have had a long enough history with anxiety and depression to know the routine. Of course, it is not supposed to be a routine. I am supposed to be able to break out of the circle. And I do… … Continue reading →

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writing not writing.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Before I was downsized, I had less time to write. And I hated it. Some nights I would stay up far too late writing because I had to. And I’d go to work after a mere 5 hours of sleep… which … Continue reading →

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