Tag Archives: family

alone time. plus lunch.

Posted on 27 August 2018 by what sandra thinks

Alone time. I’m about to have more of it. I know a lot of parents are thrilled when their kids go back to school, but I’m not. Being alone is not a good thing for me. Not right now. Especially not … Continue reading →

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went away again.

Posted on 8 August 2018 by what sandra thinks

As I mentioned, I have been taking every opportunity to get the hell out of town… to escape my ‘life‘ even though much of it comes with me. I was gone again for a couple of days. [I scheduled that … Continue reading →

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can eyes get bluer?

Posted on 2 August 2018 by what sandra thinks

I recently attended my nephew’s birthday party where I saw my ‘step-aunt‘. [Is that even a thing? ‘Step-aunt’? She is my uncle’s wife (mom’s brother), but she is his second wife. But she’s my aunt just as much as his … Continue reading →

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random things. #1?

Posted on 29 July 2018 by what sandra thinks

Hi. I don’t think I have much to say. I guess we’ll find out, huh? Anyway… I’m just going to write… and maybe share a few pictures. I’m sure this will be painfully boring for you. I’m sorry. I wish … Continue reading →

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wish I were there.

Posted on 26 July 2018 by what sandra thinks

When I was a kid, I hated living in my small hometown in Rhode Island. It’s boring, I would say. There’s nothing to do, I’d complain. I wish we lived somewhere more exciting. Boy, was I wrong. I long for those … Continue reading →

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disappearing act.

Posted on 24 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

Wouldn’t it be great if after disappearing for almost a week, I came back and told you that life is good? That my mood has lifted… my kids are having loads of summer break fun and are getting along famously… … Continue reading →

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my girl…

Posted on 13 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

…gave me this. It was exactly what I needed. — ©2018 what sandra thinks

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inadequate.

Posted on 23 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

This is long… and littered with obscenities. And pointless. And embarrassing to post. Want me to be real? This is real. You’ve been warned. Yesterday when I went to pick my daughter from her friend’s house, I was talking to … Continue reading →

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