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The best words ever

January 2, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished … Continue reading >>

A Plural Primer

October 24, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Can you spot the error in each of these signs? An apostrophe is never used when pluralizing a noun! Apostrophes are for showing possession or contractions. Despite this, apostrophes are so … Continue reading >>

I, Myself, or Me?

April 18, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Myself? A letter to advice columnist Miss Manners begins: “My husband, myself and another couple went out for dinner last summer…” I read the rest of the question but kept bouncing back to that … Continue reading >>

Writers empower, inspire, heal, expose

March 7, 2022 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

In times of turmoil, writers can affect change with their words, stories and poems. They are a window into the greater truths of the world at large, beyond the minuscule limits of ourselves. Ten years … Continue reading >>

Donald H. Rumsfeld, America’s Poet

July 26, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Found poetry: The recent passing of Donald Rumsfeld, the former Secretary of Defense, reminded me I’d found a book of his poetry that at a garage sale years ago. Well, it's not actually Rumsfeld's … Continue reading >>

Your Writing Matters, by Colleen M. Story

June 21, 2021 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Colleen M. Story is an author, motivational speaker, freelance writer, and an advocate for writers. In addition to her comprehensive website, blog and newsletters, she hosts a terrific website called … Continue reading >>

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