Notes on Being Human Archives - Page 22 of 33

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 >>

Over 60? Here’s some good news

June 25, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I've seen Over-the-Hill milestone birthday cards for ages 30, 40, and 50, but that's as high as they go. I guess when you're 60, you're so far gone over the hill that you don't rate as over-the-hill, … Continue reading >>

The Zen of Standing Desks

May 21, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Before: My old desk was one of those Sauder build-it-yourself jobs that come in a million little pieces. You know the kind: make one mistake in assembly and you'll be pulling your hair out along with … Continue reading >>

The Creative Mind vs the Realist

April 30, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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 own hours, … 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 >>

Feel-Good Facebook

January 29, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Because "There's too much sensationalism, misinformation, and polarization in the world today," Mark Zuckerberg said, users' newsfeeds will now prioritize meaningful social interactions over relevant … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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