Sandrene Mathews
@iamsandrene.com
Looking for a reason, roaming through the night to find my place in this world.
I write coming-of-age stories with adults, because we’re also still figuring out life. On a quest to normalize conversations about mental health. Available for staffing.
I write coming-of-age stories with adults, because we’re also still figuring out life. On a quest to normalize conversations about mental health. Available for staffing.
FYI, I turned this OFF a few weeks ago and just checked and it’s back ON. So to check your settings even if you’ve disabled it in the past.
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
FYI, I turned this OFF a few weeks ago and just checked and it’s back ON. So to check your settings even if you’ve disabled it in the past.
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If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features."
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.
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US Thanksgiving is a week away, which means it’s almost time for #SmallBusinessSaturday and #GivingTuesday!
Please considering donating to lowkeymoxie.com to support the future of television and help us create 150 jobs in 2026.
Any amount helps, but we have some fun perks at all donation levels.
Please considering donating to lowkeymoxie.com to support the future of television and help us create 150 jobs in 2026.
Any amount helps, but we have some fun perks at all donation levels.
Lowkey Moxie | Indie TV Channel
Lowkey Moxie blends television’s Golden Age with modern influencer culture by independently delivering high-quality scripted shows that give passionate storytellers permission to take risks while enga...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
US Thanksgiving is a week away, which means it’s almost time for #SmallBusinessSaturday and #GivingTuesday!
Please considering donating to lowkeymoxie.com to support the future of television and help us create 150 jobs in 2026.
Any amount helps, but we have some fun perks at all donation levels.
Please considering donating to lowkeymoxie.com to support the future of television and help us create 150 jobs in 2026.
Any amount helps, but we have some fun perks at all donation levels.
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It's a picture wrap on Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender! 🪨💨🔥💧 Wrap party pic with some of us writers, editors, assistant, director! We got some great stuff cooking, yip yip!
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It's a picture wrap on Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender! 🪨💨🔥💧 Wrap party pic with some of us writers, editors, assistant, director! We got some great stuff cooking, yip yip!
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The episode I wrote of WELCOME TO DERRY 🎈 airs this SUNDAY NIGHT at 9pm on HBO Max! Here is the preview! Duck and cover! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuBe...
IT: Welcome to Derry | Episode 4 Preview | HBO Max
YouTube video by HBO Max
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November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The episode I wrote of WELCOME TO DERRY 🎈 airs this SUNDAY NIGHT at 9pm on HBO Max! Here is the preview! Duck and cover! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuBe...
Received a notification about a free turkey giveaway in Van Nuys on Saturday, the 22nd from one of my doctors offices. There’s a number you need to call to RSVP, so if anyone would like to go, send me a DM and I’ll share the number.
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Received a notification about a free turkey giveaway in Van Nuys on Saturday, the 22nd from one of my doctors offices. There’s a number you need to call to RSVP, so if anyone would like to go, send me a DM and I’ll share the number.
I had my first migraine in years on Friday and lost the whole weekend recovering. I’m pretty sure it was food induced as I was less careful this week while trying to save money.
They happened regularly when I was younger. I’m constantly remembering to give myself grace for literal years I lost.
They happened regularly when I was younger. I’m constantly remembering to give myself grace for literal years I lost.
November 11, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I had my first migraine in years on Friday and lost the whole weekend recovering. I’m pretty sure it was food induced as I was less careful this week while trying to save money.
They happened regularly when I was younger. I’m constantly remembering to give myself grace for literal years I lost.
They happened regularly when I was younger. I’m constantly remembering to give myself grace for literal years I lost.
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Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
Amid SNAP Cuts, Englewood Activist Launches 'Tiny Kitchen Project' To Feed Neighbors In Need
Dozens of neighbors have signed on to offer their kitchens and a nearby church has raised money to help. Meals will be distributed to over 100 children and families five days a week.
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Folks in Chicago can get in on Tamar's project: blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/a...
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The people in my building are all across the spectrum when it comes to politics. Today, while getting the mail, I noticed a Vote No on 50 flier with the messaging “your neighbors are watching.”
Isn’t that the opposite of a fair and safe election? These guys keep saying the quiet parts out loud.
Isn’t that the opposite of a fair and safe election? These guys keep saying the quiet parts out loud.
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The people in my building are all across the spectrum when it comes to politics. Today, while getting the mail, I noticed a Vote No on 50 flier with the messaging “your neighbors are watching.”
Isn’t that the opposite of a fair and safe election? These guys keep saying the quiet parts out loud.
Isn’t that the opposite of a fair and safe election? These guys keep saying the quiet parts out loud.
Fun fact about unemployment:
In most states (every state I’m aware of), you can’t collect it unless you recently had a job. And not just work one day and quit. You had to be let go for no fault of your own. They call and check.
The amount you get is based on how much you made the past 6-12 months.
In most states (every state I’m aware of), you can’t collect it unless you recently had a job. And not just work one day and quit. You had to be let go for no fault of your own. They call and check.
The amount you get is based on how much you made the past 6-12 months.
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Fun fact about unemployment:
In most states (every state I’m aware of), you can’t collect it unless you recently had a job. And not just work one day and quit. You had to be let go for no fault of your own. They call and check.
The amount you get is based on how much you made the past 6-12 months.
In most states (every state I’m aware of), you can’t collect it unless you recently had a job. And not just work one day and quit. You had to be let go for no fault of your own. They call and check.
The amount you get is based on how much you made the past 6-12 months.
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As of this morning, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (AKA: SNAP, Food Stamps or EBT) recipients STILL have not received their benefits. Meaning, they are unable to buy food. Because I h been both a SNAP recipient and a state caseworker who processed SNAP applications, I thought I should do
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As of this morning, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (AKA: SNAP, Food Stamps or EBT) recipients STILL have not received their benefits. Meaning, they are unable to buy food. Because I h been both a SNAP recipient and a state caseworker who processed SNAP applications, I thought I should do
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Most people think that the SNAP, or food stamp program was created to help poor people. It really, really was NOT. Not at all. The food stamps program was, in fact created to help farmers during the great depression.
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Most people think that the SNAP, or food stamp program was created to help poor people. It really, really was NOT. Not at all. The food stamps program was, in fact created to help farmers during the great depression.
Every now and then I’ll get a job offer for a help desk technician in Nashville. Nevermind I don’t live there anymore, the most I’ve been offered has been $17/hr, which is $4 more than I got at a temp agency in 2011.
2011.
Meanwhile, I looked up rent where I lived until 2013.
It’s twice as high.
2011.
Meanwhile, I looked up rent where I lived until 2013.
It’s twice as high.
November 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Every now and then I’ll get a job offer for a help desk technician in Nashville. Nevermind I don’t live there anymore, the most I’ve been offered has been $17/hr, which is $4 more than I got at a temp agency in 2011.
2011.
Meanwhile, I looked up rent where I lived until 2013.
It’s twice as high.
2011.
Meanwhile, I looked up rent where I lived until 2013.
It’s twice as high.
PSA for anyone who happens to see this in their algorithm: Chipotle is offering $6 burritos for anyone who goes there in costume today (Halloween). A few other places have similar fun goodies, but this one is also an affordable way to get a relatively healthy meal, for anyone who needs such things.
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
PSA for anyone who happens to see this in their algorithm: Chipotle is offering $6 burritos for anyone who goes there in costume today (Halloween). A few other places have similar fun goodies, but this one is also an affordable way to get a relatively healthy meal, for anyone who needs such things.
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Anyone who knows anything about psychology and politics can point this out better than I can, but there’s been a consistent pattern since 2015.
“I’m not saying I’m going to do X, but what if I do X?”
“People have said I should do X, and I probably won’t, but here’s how it could be cool if I did.”
“I’m not saying I’m going to do X, but what if I do X?”
“People have said I should do X, and I probably won’t, but here’s how it could be cool if I did.”
October 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Anyone who knows anything about psychology and politics can point this out better than I can, but there’s been a consistent pattern since 2015.
“I’m not saying I’m going to do X, but what if I do X?”
“People have said I should do X, and I probably won’t, but here’s how it could be cool if I did.”
“I’m not saying I’m going to do X, but what if I do X?”
“People have said I should do X, and I probably won’t, but here’s how it could be cool if I did.”
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For anyone looking for ways to reduce meal costs, I cannot recommend the Budget Bytes app and website highly enough. Most of the meals work out to under $2/serving, there are vegan options, things that freeze well, etc.
The Moroccan Lentil Stew is my favorite.
The Moroccan Lentil Stew is my favorite.
Home
Easy and delicious recipes designed for small budgets. Delicious chicken recipes, easy pasta recipes, cozy comfort foods, vegetarian recipes and more.
www.budgetbytes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
For anyone looking for ways to reduce meal costs, I cannot recommend the Budget Bytes app and website highly enough. Most of the meals work out to under $2/serving, there are vegan options, things that freeze well, etc.
The Moroccan Lentil Stew is my favorite.
The Moroccan Lentil Stew is my favorite.
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I know things are dark, but one shimmer of hope is how many people who have reached out to me and asked "how can I help get donations or volunteer to help families losing SNAP benefits next month?"
Take action.
Help your neighbors.
Don't believe the lie that you are powerless to fight back 💖
Take action.
Help your neighbors.
Don't believe the lie that you are powerless to fight back 💖
October 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I know things are dark, but one shimmer of hope is how many people who have reached out to me and asked "how can I help get donations or volunteer to help families losing SNAP benefits next month?"
Take action.
Help your neighbors.
Don't believe the lie that you are powerless to fight back 💖
Take action.
Help your neighbors.
Don't believe the lie that you are powerless to fight back 💖
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In addition to L.A. food banks, pantries, community fridges, and other food donation programs, we see free Cambodian chicken rice porridge, kids goodie bags, and a program that allows you to buy a meal for someone at a growing chain.
The full story: lataco.com/free-food-la...
By Hadley Tomicki
The full story: lataco.com/free-food-la...
By Hadley Tomicki
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In addition to L.A. food banks, pantries, community fridges, and other food donation programs, we see free Cambodian chicken rice porridge, kids goodie bags, and a program that allows you to buy a meal for someone at a growing chain.
The full story: lataco.com/free-food-la...
By Hadley Tomicki
The full story: lataco.com/free-food-la...
By Hadley Tomicki
I don’t post much about current events. I’ve never liked to, nor felt it prudent to engage in political discussions in a completely public forum, and basically everything is politics now.
Which breaks my heart. Large groups of people whose humanity is erased for the sake of gaining more “power.”
Which breaks my heart. Large groups of people whose humanity is erased for the sake of gaining more “power.”
October 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I don’t post much about current events. I’ve never liked to, nor felt it prudent to engage in political discussions in a completely public forum, and basically everything is politics now.
Which breaks my heart. Large groups of people whose humanity is erased for the sake of gaining more “power.”
Which breaks my heart. Large groups of people whose humanity is erased for the sake of gaining more “power.”
Anytime people play music so loud you can hear it while walking down the block, my mind immediately thinks they’re cleaning up after a murder.
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Anytime people play music so loud you can hear it while walking down the block, my mind immediately thinks they’re cleaning up after a murder.
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FAQ2: Will you use AI to make your shows?
The genesis of Lowkey Moxie began in 2018. As the popularity of web series waned, Sandrene began brainstorming ways to showcase the talents of her friends in the indie film communities of Nashville and Atlanta in a serialized format.
The genesis of Lowkey Moxie began in 2018. As the popularity of web series waned, Sandrene began brainstorming ways to showcase the talents of her friends in the indie film communities of Nashville and Atlanta in a serialized format.
October 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
FAQ2: Will you use AI to make your shows?
The genesis of Lowkey Moxie began in 2018. As the popularity of web series waned, Sandrene began brainstorming ways to showcase the talents of her friends in the indie film communities of Nashville and Atlanta in a serialized format.
The genesis of Lowkey Moxie began in 2018. As the popularity of web series waned, Sandrene began brainstorming ways to showcase the talents of her friends in the indie film communities of Nashville and Atlanta in a serialized format.
Something I don’t see talked about are the number of Black men on social media using their platform to educate, show vulnerability, and show how to step up in relationships. It’s one thing to use media to break the stereotypes, but real people are role models and heroes. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Something I don’t see talked about are the number of Black men on social media using their platform to educate, show vulnerability, and show how to step up in relationships. It’s one thing to use media to break the stereotypes, but real people are role models and heroes. 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
I worked a streaming event this week and someone kept making vague sexualized comments, pushing the boundaries each time. Finally, the mods timed him out for 10 minutes.
He came back crying about how unfair that was, but no one cared or paid attention and he stopped.
This is how you handle trolls.
He came back crying about how unfair that was, but no one cared or paid attention and he stopped.
This is how you handle trolls.
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I worked a streaming event this week and someone kept making vague sexualized comments, pushing the boundaries each time. Finally, the mods timed him out for 10 minutes.
He came back crying about how unfair that was, but no one cared or paid attention and he stopped.
This is how you handle trolls.
He came back crying about how unfair that was, but no one cared or paid attention and he stopped.
This is how you handle trolls.