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Sacral Torsion and back pain

July 30, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Back pain is more than a nuisance. It’s horrible to get up from a chair or out of the car to find yourself unable to stand straight. My back pain began in 2011. I don't know what made me thought I … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: back pain, massage therapy, physical therapy, sacral rotation, sacral torsion, twisted pelvis

The Joy of Meeting with Book Clubs

July 23, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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The Joy of Book Clubs: As an author, a great way to foster a relationship with your readers is through book clubs.  Readers at book clubs are incredibly sincere, and they are thrilled to … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Book Marketing & Promo Tagged With: book clubs, book promotion, meeting with a book club

Boredom and Creativity

July 16, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

"Creative people need time to just sit around and do nothing." ~ Austin Kleon My 10 year old granddaughter flopped next to me on the couch and stared at the ceiling. "Hey, how are you doing?" I … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life, The Writing Life Tagged With: boredome, creativity, distractions, quiet time, writing

Bar Jokes and Grammar

May 14, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What's better than bar jokes for English majors, grammar nerds and writers? When they also serve as mini grammar lessons! These jokes are all over the internet, and unfortunately I couldn't find the … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, The Writing Life Tagged With: dangling participle, grammar, hyperbole, malapropism, metaphor, oxymoron, passive voice, synonym

The Creative Mind vs the Realist

April 30, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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Which is "better" - daydreamer or realist? You'll find no surprises in the Huffingon Post's list of eighteen traits of highly creative personalities: Creative people daydream, make their … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: creativity, realist

Things Couples Fight About

April 2, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Same old same old: According to Marriage and Family counselor Dr. John Gottman, 69% of the conflicts in marriage will never be solved. That means we are having the same argument over and over … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: conflict, family, humor, marriage, silly things we argue over

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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