Notes on Life Archives - Page 17 of 26

What’s so special about Howard Street?

October 21, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

This year, riding a bike on unpaved Howard Street was precarious because of the deep ruts. Many homes on Ocracoke are still under reconstruction after Hurricane Dorian devastated the island in 2019, … Continue reading >>

New Release: Children’s Picture Book

October 7, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The inspiration Many times my late mother suggested I write and illustrate a children's book. Every time, for whatever reason, I resisted. Until inspiration hit me. The scurrying ghost crabs … Continue reading >>

It’s Not the Same Old Vacation Spot

September 12, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Since 1985, when our youngest child was a baby, our family has vacationed on the beaches of Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. "Doesn't that get boring?" a friend asked. … Continue reading >>

Dog Days at the Park

February 17, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

With temps in the low 40s and the sun shining brightly, rare for mid-February, lots of folks were walking their pooches in the city park on Sunday. Many were dressed in fancy coats too. Big, but … Continue reading >>

Public Accidents and the Walk of Shame

January 8, 2020 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

At the Detroit Opera House, David Sedaris told a story about the "walk of shame" involving an elderly man who shat himself in an airplane. Apparently everyone within proximity heard the … Continue reading >>

Be Bold. Be Cranky. Dissent.

December 30, 2019 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

When crankiness hits: I consider myself to be a generally upbeat person, but sometimes I feel like a cranky old lady. Today, for example. I went to Dicks Sporting Goods to buy a pair of Brooks, … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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