Notes on Being Human Archives - Page 26 of 33

Not Everyone Appreciates the Arts: Defunding the NEA

January 23, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Someone on Twitter tried to shame me for supporting the arts. On the day of the inauguration, NBC News tweeted "Got something important to say to President Donald Trump? Tweet your expectations to … Continue reading >>

Did you know these emotions actually have names?

January 18, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Have you ever felt monachopsis? I have! I bet you have, too. This list of unique, strange and unsettling, but common emotions was compiled by Tickld, via the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. … Continue reading >>

Anticipating a holiday family food fight?

November 21, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In this heated political climate, I don't want to be in the middle of a family food fight during the holidays. When I visit relatives who have a vastly different stance on the election than me, I will … Continue reading >>

A woman who reads while she walks

November 7, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

How can anyone read a book while they walk? I've seen this woman in the Mount Avon Cemetery before, book held in one hand, eyes fixed on the page, as she winds her way through. She walks briskly, too, … Continue reading >>

A Corgi Halloween

October 31, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I admit it -- I like to dress my Welsh Pembroke corgi for Halloween. My husband looks at our dog, shakes his head and says to her, "Clementine, have some pride." lol! She enjoys Halloween because she … Continue reading >>

What women want when speaking about sexual assault

October 20, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Nearly every woman I know has told me about one or more times in which she was sexually assaulted, molested, threatened or raped, or they personally know someone who was sexually … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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