Category Archives: writing

a most important letter.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Dear Santa, I have a short list this year — just four requests. I know you’re a busy man and even just my small list is asking for too much. But I haven’t asked for anything for years… and I … Continue reading →

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identity neurosis.

Posted on 10 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I began rewriting my ‘about’ page last week. It was mere coincidence that this exact activity popped up as an assignment for Blogging 101 a couple of days ago. My original ‘about’ page was fine. But I hate fine. I … Continue reading →

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everybody else.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Some days, I want to be everybody else. "Why is writing so much harder for me than it is for everybody else?" — every novelist ever, secretly to themselves, all the time — Lev Grossman (@leverus) April 28, 2015 I … Continue reading →

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headspace.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I used to write sitting at a gorgeous 60-year-old mahogany desk, carefully and expertly handcrafted by my late grandfather-in-law. It was nestled in the corner of our spare room. I would type away into the night. A big cozy chair beside … Continue reading →

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you ask, I tell.

Posted on 9 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’ve been re-tapped by my friend at Sass and Sauce with another Liebster Award nomination. What a sweetheart! Below are her great questions – I had lots of fun answering! [I’m going to refrain from re-nominating more blogs at this time … Continue reading →

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award winning.

Posted on 8 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I received a Liebster Award! This is my first blogger award, so I’m probably a little more excited than I should be… but I am stunned by and proud of the recognition. Thank you Wandering Soul (click and visit and follow!) … Continue reading →

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graceless.

Posted on 6 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I’m trying, but I’m graceless Don’t have the sunny side to face this I am invisible and weightless You can’t imagine how I hate this – from “Graceless” lyrics by Matt Berninger | The National Some days, every damn thing … Continue reading →

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when she knew.

Posted on 4 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

“When did you know?” he asked. His fingers gently tucked her hair behind her ear. “When did I know what?” She knew exactly what he was after but she made him work for it. And she made him smile. “Oh … Continue reading →

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