Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

Queen Clementine: a Dog Story

February 19, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The gift of dogs Dogs bring so much into our lives that I sometimes wonder how we can ever repay them. Clementine was like a gift. When our kids were growing up, we had a wonderful chocolate … Continue reading >>

Red River Valley, for Dad on his birthday

January 15, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Such a sad song When I was a little girl, I asked my late father to tell me his favorite song..."the most beautiful song you ever heard." He thought a minute. “I guess it’d have to be ‘Red … Continue reading >>

Talking with myself

January 8, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Weird habit or normal? I confess: I replay or create conversations aloud. I expound. I pontificate. I argue. I talk in the bathroom. I talk when folding laundry. I talk when walking the dogs. I … Continue reading >>

Toast to 2024

January 1, 2024 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Resolutions, anyone? I generally don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Why set myself up for failure? . That said, I like fitness coach Joan McDonald’s philosophy: "Your future you is … Continue reading >>

Will you be missing a loved one this holiday?

December 18, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Experiencing loss vs grieving Working through grief is a process that may take years. Don't worry that it's taking too long. Many times we think we've moved past mourning a loved one only to find … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Artist Cheryl Barill

December 11, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I am a lifelong artist who lives in Michigan. I paint with oils and use gold leaf in many of my paintings. I have a long background in two expressions, one is sound and the other is color. I … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line