Humor in Everyday Life Archives - Page 6 of 7

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 >>

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 >>

How to Make a Writer Crazy

March 12, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Telling someone you're a writer (poet, author, journalist, whatever) often gets, um, an interesting response or unwanted feedback. Many thanks to my fellow writers (and Barbara Bos of Women's … Continue reading >>

Oopsie Confessions

January 15, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

If you're feeling glum, check out the #ionce thread on Twitter for terrific comic relief as people confess their grand oopsies. It brought back so many memories of my own gaffes. I share them with … Continue reading >>

What Not to Ask an Author

April 3, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Nosy questions authors get about success

The questions that some people think are okay to ask of authors is astounding! How many? How many books have you sold? It's a surprisingly common question authors get asked. Sometimes it's from … Continue reading >>

Isn’t it Ironic? Words that Trip Me Up

August 29, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A language fail is the worst kind of fail, especially if you're a public speaker or a writer. From Travis Bradberry's list of 20 commonly misused English words, these often trip me … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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