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Beer, burgers and books

November 14, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

A birthday burger: I gave my husband a choice for dinner on his birthday: his favorite home cooked meal or hamburgers at Paint Creek Tavern. I know he can't resist a good burger. I got out of … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: It's Personal Tagged With: books, novels, reading

Silverware Drawers

September 26, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Critters The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>

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Rising Sun Roll and new tricks

September 5, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>

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The Sun Bird Crest Legend of Chengdu

August 8, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

 The sun and immortal bird: People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China. The symbol is the official city logo, … Continue reading >>

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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 >>

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Sneaker Squandering

June 13, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

marimekko shoes

My biggest indulgence: buying athletic shoes. Some women hoard high heels. Some women have closets full of boots, heels, flats and pumps. Leona "Queen of Mean" Helmsley had 250 of the same … Continue reading >>

Filed Under: It's Personal Tagged With: athletic wear, comfort, shoes, sneakers

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Award- winning writer, poet & artist. Cynical optimist. Super klutz. Corgi fan. Author of two novels, a children's picture book, and five poetry chapbooks. More here.

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