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In Defense of the Wild Girl Within

February 23, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Fictional characters and impressionable kids Author Jamie Cat Callan mused on Instagram that when you were a child you likely had favorite character in a book. Maybe you embraced a secret identity. … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: books, creativity, fictional characters, pippi longstocking

Art as resistance: a reminder to love

February 12, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

No more chaos, I'm exhausted: Confession: I lettered this February’s chalkboard early because I felt compelled to take January’s off the porch before the month even ended. January’s message was … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, Notes on Life Tagged With: art, art as resistance, chalkboard lettering, creative practice

A rainy day, a bookstore, and the woman who knew exactly what you needed

February 2, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Buxton Village Books in the Outer Banks of NC

Author’s note: This post was first published in 2011. I’m revisiting it after learning that Gee Gee Rosell, the owner of Buxton Village Books, has passed away. She left a lasting impression on me … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Grief and Loss, Notes on Life, The Outer Banks Tagged With: buxton village books, gee gee rosell, indie bookseller, OBX

Blackout Poetry: Where Writing Meets Visual Art

January 5, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Blackout poetry is a creative blend of writing and visual art—and all you need to begin is imagination and a willingness to let go of logic. This art form welcomes everyone, including my … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Art & Crafting, Notes on Life Tagged With: blackout poems, blackout poetry, blackout poetry how to, erasure poetry, poetry

The Great Medical Questionnaire Loop: Modern Healthcare Frustrations

January 4, 2026 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Why did I pre-register? My trip to the hospital for a bone density test started out badly. My irritation might have been instigated by the fact that I had to arrive twenty minutes prior to the … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: #over50, healthcare bureaucracy, medical paperwork

The Totally Worthless Guide to Dressing After 65

December 29, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

wardrobe collage of 6 atrocious color combinations

Yet another Wardrobe Guide "for Your Age" Every so often, an article pops up in my feed that promises to enlighten me on how to “dress after 65.” This week’s gem: How to Dress Minimalist After … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: fashion, minimalist fashion, wardrobe guide

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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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Writing life, line by line