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Rising Sun Roll and new tricks

September 5, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: family, humor

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 Life 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 Life 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 Life 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 Life Tagged With: memorial day, vietnam veterans, vietnam war

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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