Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line

View-Master of Worries: On 3 am overthinking and Six Strategies to stop it

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In the middle of the night: I shift positions, check the time, punch the pillow into a fresh shape, and then lay there. The worries begin. Always the same concerns: Will my kids find happiness? Will the planet be hospitable when my grandkids are adults? How will I die? Who will care for the dogs? Did Don remember to shut the refrigerator door before he came to bed? Don likens this fretting … [Read more...]

Sleepwalker Reviewed in MER

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I’m so pleased to share this review by poet Joy Gaines-Friedler that appeared in MER: Motherhood, Literature, Art. The other day I saw an infant t-shirt for sale that read “I come without instructions.” It made me think even more deeply about Linda Sienkiewicz and her extraordinary book of poetry, Sleepwalker. Having a child is the most life-altering event in our lives that comes … [Read more...]

You’re so cute for your age.

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Is there an age limit on coolness? A worker at a clinic recently introduced herself by saying she recognized me from a few years ago: "I remember you because you have such a cool haircut for a person of your age." Excuse me? I smiled and said thanks, but... What did she mean by a person of my age? Does a person of my age typically have bad hair? Does one lose "coolness" when they reach … [Read more...]

English Words We Often Mispronounce

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Talk to the hand... English is a weird and complicated language. Even the most fluent speakers get tripped up pronouncing certain words on occasion (don't get me started on written grammar!) Perfect speech isn't really a thing. I came across an amusing post on Babbel of twelve words that even seasoned speakers mispronounce. See how well you do with them! The Tricky Twelve 1. … [Read more...]

Ins and Outs of Pelvic Floor Therapy

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Choose wisely: Did you know pelvic floor therapy is recommended before considering surgery for uterine prolapse? I didn’t even know there was such a thing until recently. But when I searched for information online, I found plenty of articles written by health providers. I wanted to hear from a woman who actually had gone for this specialized therapy. Now that I've been going for PT, here is … [Read more...]