Tag Archives: writing

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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one word is all it takes. shhh.

Posted on 4 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

A single word can flood your mind with memories or dreams or disappointments. It might give you a warm, happy feeling or it might fill you with dread and despair. Hope. I’ve written about it here and here. Regret. Choice. I’ve … Continue reading →

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I write because…

Posted on 2 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

I write because I must. I have never tried to stop… probably because I know I couldn’t. And why would I want to? I write because it makes me happy. Reality can sometimes be a bit of a disappointment (understatement… … Continue reading →

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why I am here.

Posted on 1 November 2015 by what sandra thinks

Journals. Stories. Letters. I’ve been writing since I was a kid. For years, my writing was confined to notebooks and paper kept safely hidden in drawers and closets. [Sometimes forgotten and later rediscovered…] And for years, I only shared my … Continue reading →

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apocalypse.

Posted on 31 October 2015 by what sandra thinks

Autumn is kind of a downer. Fewer hours of sunlight. Trees and flowers slowly shriveling. Maybe I have seasonal affective disorder. We’ve had plenty of sunshine lately, though. And it was 74°F two days ago. In MA. Crazy. But now … Continue reading →

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enjoy the now.

Posted on 30 October 2015 by what sandra thinks

Suck it, Best Buy. Today is October 29th (Oh, I’m up late again… it’s the 30th). It is October. We haven’t even reached Halloween yet. Do you seriously think I want to see your Christmas ads on television already? Does this really … Continue reading →

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