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The King of Outsider Art

August 29, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Howard Finster: Leave it to Pinterest to start me on an unexpected journey. I use the site to pair interesting images with inspirational quotes for my Facebook Author Page. The quirky portrait, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting Tagged With: americana, art, creativity, folk art, howard finster

The Sun Bird Crest Legend of Chengdu

August 8, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

 The sun and immortal bird: People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China. The symbol is the official city logo, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: China, legends

Bad intentions or just clumsy? Fido knows

August 1, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Oops Looks like your dog understands you more than you think. The results of a recent study explains why my pup Cowboy quits the game when I fake a throw one too many times. Researchers used a … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: dogs, dogs behavior

Should parents censor what their kids read?

June 6, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What is acceptable reading material for your child? It's a legit question, especially since banning books by some schools has in turn created a demand for these books. Suppose your middle … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Notes on Being Human Tagged With: banned books, book censorship, family, parental guidance

Honoring our Fallen Veterans

May 30, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Teaching the meaning of Memorial Day to children To most kids (and to many adults), Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. We barbecue hamburgers, take a trip to the park, or plant … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Being Human Tagged With: memorial day, vietnam veterans, vietnam war

What, Why, How, Diana Dinverno

May 23, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: Each poem in my chapbook, When Truth Comes Home to Roost, is meant to be a revelation, a slant of light shining through a window. The poems lean toward autobiography, capture experiences, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: What, Why, How: Inside Writing Tagged With: family, grief, memoir, poetry

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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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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line