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

September 11, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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? … Continue reading >>

You’re so cute for your age.

July 24, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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 … Continue reading >>

English Words We Often Mispronounce

July 17, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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!) … Continue reading >>

Ins and Outs of Pelvic Floor Therapy

July 10, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

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 … Continue reading >>

Funky junky recycled fun

June 19, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Repurposed from Mom: I saved a few blouses and sweaters from my late mother's wardrobe. One blouse in particular interested me. The Parisian-themed print was pretty, but the blouse itself was … Continue reading >>

The Buster Brown Shoes that I hated and loved

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 >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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