Linda C. Wisniewski

My maple 🍁 is rolling out the red carpet again. I wasn't sure it would this year. Can you see the metaphor? Then you're a writer, a poet or a prophet . Maybe all of the above. 😁

I will not mind a bit if I never hear the latest news about Sean Diddy Combs. 😏

The 11/4 election is fast approaching. If you care about preserving women’s rights, protecting voting rights against right-wing GOP attacks in PA, vote YES to RETAIN PA Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue
Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht.
In Philadelphia, re-elect progressive DA Larry Krasner.

Interested in the Black Madonna? This may be for you! (Price reduced for paperback)

Yes, we are living in crazy time. But someday, it will be over. Want to put your current life on paper/computer for future generations? Join me October 15th!

Fall Is For Memories ...and making more of them!

Fall Is For Memories

Walking, writing, crafting, reading...too much? Nah.

Now is the time to write the stories of your life! Join me on Zoom for six Wednesday evenings starting October 15th. We'll learn, write and share in a constructive and safe space. I'd love to 'see' you there!
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How the Entrepreneur Behind Mini Croissant Cereal Juggles 2 Bakeries

I have wanted to visit this place ever since it opened in Bklyn Hts. Last week, I did. Best croissants ever! Except maybe that time in Paris....as if I am such a world traveler. LOL

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Atlantic City represents democracy....

Obama nails it....🎯💯

Soooo…

We’re taking in these South African “persecuted refugees” who clearly haven’t been worried about where their next meals will come from…

But we’re not accepting kids from Gaza who are actually starving?

Shameful.

5 Calls Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you can too: 5calls.org

LISTEN to Cory Booker: "We all need to stand up, to speak up. To not act like this is just normal in our country."

DON’T LOOK AWAY.

Rumeysa Ozturk is a LEGAL visa holder and graduate student worker with the SEIU Local 509 union.

She was kidnapped and disappeared by masked ICE agents on Tuesday.

Immigrants are working people. This isn’t a separate fight. An attack on one is an attack on ALL of us.

March Musings... Reporting in on my little world...

March Musings...
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Republican Party of Musk, by Musk, for Musk shuts down Federal agencies investigating him

Republican Party of Musk, by Musk, for Musk shuts down Federal agencies investigating him
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a man in a suit and tie says just saying in front of a map Alt: a man in a suit and tie says “just saying” in front of a map

Over 100 countries offered assistance to the US after 9/11. None of them asked for their money back, demanded a thank you, insisted on quid pro quo, or suggested we consider capitulating to terrorists.

Old Women and Other Strangers From New York to Tuscany to a New Mexican pueblo, Wisniewski finds unforgettable moments of connection. .

This week only, get a downloadable copy of my essay collection, Old Women and Other Strangers, for half price! That's only $4.99!
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Definitely Philadelphia Inquirer, especially columnist Will Bunch.

February is a short month... and it sure feels that way!

February is a short month...
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The Thing With Feathers | The Manifest Station Maybe he’d be all right, like the sparrow that lay on my doorstep for hours, then flew away. Like the friend who was cancer free…until it came back.

A little something I wrote...

Yes! Janet Mills of Maine, this is how you do it!

Share if you agree!

Rep. McGovern:

"Maybe before coming after USAID, Republican should look at the billions and billions of dollars of tax breaks and subsidies they give to oligarchs like Elon Musk. You want to save some money? Let's start there."

I'm up for it #5: But is he? He, is my cat, Ace, who did you think? He has herpes and needs eyedrops twice a day! Tres traumatique! But we can do it, yes we can. Advice from experience eyedroppers appreciated! #Rescuecats #catherpes #catptsd

Anyone else having a weird uneasy feeling about 2025 starting tomorrow? I can't remember when I have felt this way about a brand 🕛 new year.

Chai latte is my favorite winter drink. 🙂