Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

Pet Grief: Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not real

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You know it's coming: This illustration of a herd of corgis racing into heaven as Queen Elizabeth waited to greet them recently brought me to tears. I still miss my corgi Clementine after losing her 5 months ago. Yet, when you adopt a dog or cat, you know you will likely outlive them. It's part of animal ownership that someday we'll have to make that awful decision to let them go when their … [Read more...]

To Bloom Forever: Perennial Gifts

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Where flowers bloom so does hope An old house in our neighborhood had the most lovely perennial garden. In fact, it had been included in my hometown’s garden tour at one time. Often when I walked by, I complimented the elderly woman who tended the flowers on a daily basis in the summer. She lived with a couple whom I assumed were her family. She didn’t speak English, but smiled and nodded at me … [Read more...]

Garage Sale Notes

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You never know what you need until you find it: One person's trash is another's treasure. Years ago, I got rid of my kids' outgrown clothes, toys and sports equipment in garage sales, and filled notebook pages with character sketches of the shoppers and their stories. What is it about bargain hunting that brings out the most chatty people? I haven't held a garage sale in probably 20 years, … [Read more...]

Adult ADHD: A little neurospicy

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Train(s) of thought: "I don't have a train of thought, I have seven trains on 4 tracks that narrowly avoid each other when the paths cross and all the conductors are screaming." - Author Unknown Is this you? It's a good description of the ADHD brain. And it's my brain. The facts ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. As a learning … [Read more...]

Spilling Secrets: Patti Eddington on memoir writing

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The Girl with Three Birthdays: I met Patti Eddington years ago at a Springfed Arts Writers' Conference where her grace and enthusiasm drew me in. I couldn't wait to read her adoption memoir, The Girl with Three Birthdays: An Adopted Daughter’s Memoir of Tiaras, Tough Truths, and Tall Tales, published by SheWrites Press. It did not disappoint. As I wrote in a short review, "Her honesty is … [Read more...]