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Totally Shredded

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 Being Human Tagged With: breakfast, nostalgia, routine

What, Why, How: Charlie Brice

February 20, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: Years ago, when I first started writing for publication, I thought I wanted to be a novelist, a fictioneer, as one of my teachers, Chuck Kinder, used to say. My wife and I had a place on … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: poetry, writing tips

Where did the phrase Lunatic Fringe originate?

February 13, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Why do we say that? Researching the origins of words and phrases fascinates me. Do you know where the phrase Lunatic Fringe came from? I'll give you a hint: It has nothing to do with fringed … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: lunatic, words

What, Why, How: Terry Blackhawk

February 6, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I am one of the lucky children whose parents brought poetry into her life at an early age. The Silver Pennies poetry anthology was a constant companion, and by the time I was ten I was … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Grief and Loss, What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: grief, poetry

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 years. … Continue reading >>

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

Gen Z “Chaos Theory” Fashion

January 23, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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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 Being Human Tagged With: advanced style, fashion, gen z

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Author, poet, artist, cynical optimist, corgi aficionado, crafter & klutz with just enough ADHD to keep it spinning. More here.

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Writing life, line by line