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Bad intentions or just clumsy? Fido knows

August 1, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Oops Looks like your dog understands you more than you think. The results of a recent study explains why my pup Cowboy quits the game when I fake a throw one too many times. Researchers used a … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: dogs, dogs behavior

Should parents censor what their kids read?

June 6, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What is acceptable reading material for your child? It's a legit question, especially since banning books by some schools has in turn created a demand for these books. Suppose your middle … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Notes on Life Tagged With: banned books, book censorship, family, parental guidance

Honoring our Fallen Veterans

May 30, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Teaching the meaning of Memorial Day to children To most kids (and to many adults), Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. We barbecue hamburgers, take a trip to the park, or plant … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: memorial day, vietnam veterans, vietnam war

Gordy and the Ghost Crab goes to School

April 11, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

We hit the road! I took Gordy and the Ghost Crab and my newest creation, my felt ghost crab hat, to Weston Elementary School in Imlay City, MI where we meet with three groups of students: 1. the … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Books and Reviews, Notes on Life Tagged With: authors in schools, childrens books, school presentation, school visits, teaching children

Necessity is the mother of invention

March 21, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I first read Meckel's poem in Rattle years ago and hung on to it. I even created an altered book using these words. Here it is for you, paired with art from one of my favorite digital artists: A … Continue reading >>

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Dog Kibble: A Villanelle

February 21, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Villanelle... is a poem with strict rules! They are notoriously tricky to write because of their strict form and double refrain. This highly structured poem has nineteen lines that consist of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: dogs, poetry

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Author, poet, artist, cynical optimist, corgi aficionado, crafter & klutz with just enough ADHD to keep it spinning. More here.

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Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line