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Things Couples Fight About

April 2, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Same old same old: According to Marriage and Family counselor Dr. John Gottman, 69% of the conflicts in marriage will never be solved. That means we are having the same argument over and over … Continue reading >>

My Last Christmas with Mom

December 23, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

My fondest Christmas memory In September, 2012, my brother and I helped move my mother, age 91, to her own apartment in a retirement home in Rochester, just five minutes from me. A month or so … Continue reading >>

Ladybugs, children and understanding death

October 16, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

It's hard to believe it's been nearly six years since my son Derek died. Sometimes reminders fly at you from the most unlikely places. One such time was at a recent Poetry at the Farmhouse … Continue reading >>

Handsewn Treasures

May 13, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Mom was a saver Thelma was sentimental. She'd saved so many of my favorite toys, books, artwork, cards, and dolls... even a confirmation dress and two prom gowns, in her basement and … Continue reading >>

Wading into Writing for Children: the start of my picture book Gordy and the Ghost Crab

February 27, 2017 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

It began with a Ghost Crab Incident On a family vacation last summer, my daughter took my then 8-year old granddaughter and 3-year old grandson to the beach after dusk to look for … Continue reading >>

Birthdays After You Lose a Child

September 29, 2016 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

I vividly remember the moment Derek was born. The doctor laid him across my chest and there he was, my first baby -- his round face like a pale moon, his eyes open and unblinking, his little body warm … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

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