Tag Archives: writing

one day… from sleep to sleep.

Posted on 20 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

[Psst… This is not PG-rated…] Saturday. Early fall. In the 26th year of my life. I had to sleep. And recover. After dancing to my friend’s brother’s friend’s band the night before and trying the new drinks our bartender pal … Continue reading →

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miniature writing challenge.

Posted on 18 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

From Miniature Writing Challenge #17: Bloggers can choose one of the following categories: Mini Short Story (50 – 150 words) Tiny Poem Haiku (3 lines, 17 syllables) #17 Theme:  Challenge accepted. I chose Haiku. And I wrote two. First — probably … Continue reading →

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one hundred words.

Posted on 17 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

God, I am such a sentimental sap!  Her shoulders rose and fell with her sigh. She knew he was there. She could feel his heart pounding the whole time. Holding his breath, he stared as she slowly turned around. His hand … Continue reading →

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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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