Notes on Being Human Archives - Page 12 of 33

Buster Brown Shoes

June 5, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Orthopedic shoes: As a kid in the early sixties, I wore Buster Brown orthopedic shoes because my ankles rolled inward and my feet were flat as pancakes. The shoes had padding around a stiff heel … Continue reading >>

Memorial Day

May 29, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

On this Memorial Day, we thank the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for ours. As we look ahead to the future, let's not forget the courage and dedication of these honored service … Continue reading >>

Lawsuit Takes Aim at Book Bans

May 22, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Don’t tell me what my kid can’t read “It’s one thing for you to say, ‘I don’t want my child to read this,’” mother Lindsay Durtschi said. “But if you take it from the library altogether, you’re … Continue reading >>

Spelling matters

May 15, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

You want a bar with that bra? "You need a bar that suits you..." with an attractive senior woman next a row of lacy, front closure bras. I spotted this ad on my computer and took a screen shot … Continue reading >>

Who Cleans Your House?

April 10, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Bad housekeeping: A friend asked me if I had a housekeeper.I said no.So she asked, “You clean your own house?“I said no.She asked, “Wait... Who cleans your house?”I laughed and said no one. I … Continue reading >>

Dress like a Poet for National Poetry Month

April 3, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Red Scarf: A dear poet friend laughed as she told me the story of feeling a little chilly went she went to the gym. She wore her red scarf while working out, just until she warmed up. Someone … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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