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When Fashion Trends Haunt Us

September 15, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Return of Millennial Trends What a kick to watch two millennial reporters in a WaPo video romp through clothing stores that now sell the same styles they wore in high school. The giggled as … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: 1970s style, 70s fashion, fashion, fashion comeback, fashion cycles, millennial trends, nostalgia

What corgis are really bred for (and why they’re so short)

August 25, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A day in the life of Cowboy, suburban people herder and full-time joy dispenser. Herding Hearts Daily Cowboy was on a roll at the park the other day, charming people. What stood out most to me, … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: corgis, dog people, dogs, lifewithdogs, walk in the park

Dating Red Flags: Tales of Barkers, Wannabe Actors, and the One I Married

August 11, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Cheapo: You might remember that viral Facebook post about a trucker’s list of 30 places women supposedly don’t want to go on a first date. The Cheesecake Factory topped the list. I'm sure … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: dating, first date, red flags

Cowboy the Corgi Crowned Royal Park Dog of the Year

July 28, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Move over, Lassie When the Royal Park Hotel put out a call for “the goodest pup in town” on their Facebook page, I knew I had to enter Cowboy. With 176 entries and only one photo allowed per … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: Award-winning dog, corgi, corgi instagram, dog of the year, dog photo shoot

Marriage, Blisters, and the Great Blow or Suck Debate

July 21, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Because nothing says “I love you” like arguing about cleaning the garage in 99° heat Every couple has moments that test the strength of their union. Ours came on a hot summer afternoon in the form … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Humor in Everyday Life, Notes on Life Tagged With: cleaning, family, humor, marriage

Imagination as a double-edged sword

June 23, 2025 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Oh, how we suffer in our minds "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality." ~ Seneca Is there anything truer when it comes to worrying about the future, or beating ourselves up over … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: Notes on Life Tagged With: anxiety, fictional characters, mindfulness

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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