Tilt-A-World
I find myself constantly searching for balance… yet it always seems like when the universe tilts, what and who roll my direction are exactly what I need. Continue reading Tilt-A-World
Author: sandimay2000
Hi! I'm Sandi!
Turn-ons: I enjoy sushi, kittens, long walks on the beach, and fancy words with more than three syllables.
Turn-offs: Bad drivers and people who don't know the difference between "your" and "you're"; "there", "they're" and "their"; ""to" and "too"; "lose" and "loose"... wait, this isn't a dating site? Sigh...
I have enjoyed writing all of my life. My 5th grade teacher, Mr. Taylor (RIP), was the first person who told me I had a knack for it, and encouraged me to keep it up. At the time, I was writing poetry and children's stories. Two English teachers in high school also nudged me in the direction of creative writing. Until the birth of social media, I only wrote for myself or sent stories to family members via email. It wasn't until Facebook that I truly began to get into it. The feedback was so positive, that I began to wonder if I could actually introduce myself as "A Writer" someday. Fast-forward 10 years, and my friends and family began to wonder if someday would ever happen. Positive feedback and gentle nudging became outright demanding, and the best of friends took me out for coffee, drinks, and to lunch with the sole purpose of kicking my butt into gear. With the help of my tech-savvy daughter, I decided that creating a blog would be the perfect jumping-off place. If I land on my ass, I figure it will at least give me something interesting to write about...
Chapter One. Again.
Have I told you this one? Stop me if I have. No really, stop me. I don’t want to start telling stories over and over again like an old woman. But you don’t stop me, because you actually don’t remember it. Maybe it was not memorable. Maybe it was just that long ago. Maybe I’m a crappy storyteller. But halfway through, you remember that you’ve … Continue reading Chapter One. Again.
Quicksandi
So I spied an old longhorn while driving through the backroads of Decatur. I parked on the side of the road, and got out to snap a few pics. Took one step into the ditch and the earth decided to swallow me whole. I pulled my foot out when I was about ankle deep, saving myself, but losing my shoe. I continued to stand there, … Continue reading Quicksandi
Shower Power
So…while in the shower this morning, I held my arm at such an angle, the water shot off my fingertips and I became a superhero. I won’t tell you who I destroyed, but you may want to thank me for your morning commute. Continue reading Shower Power
Think or Thwim
I want to open a restaurant on the beach and call it “She Sells Sushi By The Seashore”. I need to hire a sushi chef. And a waitress with a lisp. Continue reading Think or Thwim
That’s Not My Jam
Sometimes my email filter snoozes on the job and the occasional piece of junk mail sneaks in. This morning I received one such piece from a sender named “Anal Jelly”, and the subject line read, “Make me breakfast in the morning!” I’m more than a little frightened of their target market. Continue reading That’s Not My Jam
Adorable-schmorable
“What a cute puppy!” and “Let’s get a kitten!” Translation: “I never want to sleep in again,” and “We just can’t have nice things.” Continue reading Adorable-schmorable
Macka-Macka
In addition to wrinkles, age spots, poor eyesight, weird creaking/cracking noises from random bones and joints, the “old-person-groan” as I rise from a sitting position, the urge to talk about the “good old days” or refer to anyone under the age of 40 as a “whippersnapper”, my 50’s have ushered in an exciting new world of lactose intolerance. For anyone who doesn’t know me, cheese … Continue reading Macka-Macka
Seasonal Bliss
Highway 69 between Tyler and Lufkin in East Texas is pretty spectacular during the month of April. As I drive along this scenic route, I am reminded of the question that always pops up on those dumb surveys: “What is your favorite season?”. I typically answer “Fall”, the seasonal “middle child” whose weather toggles between warm leftover summer days and crisp nights flirting with winter. … Continue reading Seasonal Bliss
Weatherman Schmeatherman
10-day forecasts are ridiculous. They should always say 100% chance of hurricanes. Then, if it’s anything less, you are happily surprised. Continue reading Weatherman Schmeatherman
Random Pimientos 