Tag Archives: writing

the perk. #31 (I know, I’m shocked, too.)

I hope you were sitting down. I wouldn’t want anyone to sustain an injury. It has been 109 days since my last perk. I bet you never thought you’d see one again. Yeah, neither did I. It’s not easy to … Continue reading

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#atozchallenge theme reveal day.

First, I want to thank everyone who helped me with my theme-seeking nightmare. Today’s the day to announce which theme I’ve chosen. And I’m displeased to say… I still haven’t been able to make a decision. I’m down to a few … Continue reading

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the hero. (moodle.)

This week’s theme for Haylee’s Moodle Army was ‘become the hero of our own story‘. But… I’m no hero. I’m like Tina. My son told me I had to be Captain Donut… because of Homer. While I do believe the answer … Continue reading

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on loneliness.

This was adapted from a conversation between two characters from my ‘secret book’… I think they’re my favorite characters I’ve ever created… loneliness sucks. and time makes it worse… not better. you can’t fix it by yourself. you feel powerless. … Continue reading

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sigh.

when I slip into our bed beside you your eyes never open your body never moves yet you tell me you know I am there when your breath… for one perfect moment …becomes a sigh ©2017 what sandra thinks

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song of the day. #25

Coldplay again. I love Chris Martin’s voice. I don’t know what it is… there are just some men I could listen to forever… and Chris is one of them. This song… I try to believe his every word. It hurts … Continue reading

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some days.

some days the sun hides behind clouds the clouds hide behind grey the sky falls a little darker the air is too thin or too thick it never matters which the rain lingers above or crashes down it never matters … Continue reading

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power failure.

Well, fuck. We lost power for 4.5 hours today. I know it’s not that bad… it could have been much longer. One year when storms were especially bad (and frequent), my mom was without power for 8 days. But 4.5 hours … Continue reading

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