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The book I never wanted to write

January 30, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Sleepwalker: I'm proud to announce publication of my fifth poetry chapbook, Sleepwalker. This collection contains the poems I never wanted to write, the ones I fought against writing for … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Grief and Loss, Notes on Life Tagged With: books, family, grief, poetry, suicide, writing

Gen Z “Chaos Theory” Fashion

January 23, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Misfires or High Fashion? Call it mashups, misfires, or anti-fashion, Gen Z viewers claim that Portia’s crazy combo outfits from the TV show “White Lotus” work. And apparently older viewers are … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: advanced style, fashion, gen z

Beer, burgers and books

November 14, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A birthday burger: I gave my husband a choice for dinner on his birthday: his favorite home cooked meal or hamburgers at Paint Creek Tavern. I know he can't resist a good burger. I got out of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: bedtime reading, beer drinking book bros, books, novels, reading, reading habits

Silverware Drawers, junk, and furry critters

September 26, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Critters The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: first house, humor, Junk in kitchen drawers, mouse in the house

Rising Sun Roll and new tricks

September 5, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: family, humor, sushi, trying new things

The Sun Bird Crest Legend of Chengdu

August 8, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

 The sun and immortal bird: People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China. The symbol is the official city logo, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: China, legends

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Award-wining author of two novels, five poetry chapbooks, and one picture book. More here.

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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line