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Writers, Respect What You Do

March 13, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

As if... When I was an aspiring writer, I didn’t always prioritize my work. One conversation changed that. Years ago, I told my therapist I often felt guilty when I was writing. He drew … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: find time to write, prioritize writing, writing time, writing tips

Totally Shredded: Revisiting a favorite food from childhood

February 27, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Routine: In the morning, I prepare our older dog Clementine’s food– a special low protein kibble with a pump of fish oil and a sprinkling of tartar-removal flakes. Then I use a small syringe to … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: breakfast, corgis, favorite foods, nostalgia, routine

The book I never wanted to write

January 30, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Sleepwalker: I'm proud to announce publication of my fifth poetry chapbook, Sleepwalker. This collection contains the poems I never wanted to write, the ones I fought against writing for … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Grief and Loss, Notes on Life Tagged With: books, family, grief, poetry, suicide, writing

Gen Z “Chaos Theory” Fashion

January 23, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Misfires or High Fashion? Call it mashups, misfires, or anti-fashion, Gen Z viewers claim that Portia’s crazy combo outfits from the TV show “White Lotus” work. And apparently older viewers are … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: advanced style, fashion, gen z

The best words ever

January 2, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: banished words, best words, words

Beer, burgers and books

November 14, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A birthday burger: I gave my husband a choice for dinner on his birthday: his favorite home cooked meal or hamburgers at Paint Creek Tavern. I know he can't resist a good burger. I got out of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: bedtime reading, beer drinking book bros, books, novels, reading, reading habits

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Award-wining author of two novels, five poetry chapbooks, and one picture book. More here.

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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line