Author Archives: Linda Galok

About Linda Galok

When I'm not hiding behind the keyboard or the camera, I read instead of cleaning my house, cook as infrequently as I can get away with it, and try to find something to laugh about every single day. I'd rather write than speak because editing my mouth is a skill I never mastered, and I believe I’m a photo-aholic because it's the only way I can focus.

19 Ways to Make People Think You’re Dumb

19 ways to make people think you’re dumb by Linda Galok If you’re reading this, you’ve either pretended to be dumb and you’re looking for more tips, or you’re scoffing, “nobody wants to be perceived as dumb; what a dumb … Continue reading

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The Dark Religion

By Linda Galok Worship at the altar of Cacao Bean. Battle the bulge to keep the faith and summon others into the white, milk or dark. Preserve all that appears sinful, yet gladdens the sad, cures the crazy and heals … Continue reading

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Recycled Kids

I recently saw an article titled, “Start your children recycling early.” This made me pause. And ponder the timing involved in this most momentous of decisions. When, exactly is the right time to recycle your children? Not when they’re brand … Continue reading

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Breathing

In writing, perfection is fleeting. It might exist in the morning, but by midnight, it will need a cleaning; next week, a complete paint job, and by next month, major renovations. After a year, perfection collapses completely, sagging in the … Continue reading

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The Sport of Stubborn

One of my fourth grade assignments was to choose a sport I knew nothing about, learn it, and teach it to the classmates who were brave enough to sign up for my “class.” I chose yoga because it didn’t seem … Continue reading

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Show me the Money

Pennies aren’t worthless. They fall from heaven, buy a taste of sweetness, double your money, cause good luck, invite the sharing of extraordinary ideas, make wishes come true, and encourage you to give 100% to your dreams. They seem to … Continue reading

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Along for the Ride

It isn’t always the most comfortable place. It isn’t always the warmest or driest place. It isn’t even always the safest place, and that may be part of its charm. It is an open, endless, constantly changing place, unwavering only in … Continue reading

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The Gift

Whenever gift-giving occasions loom, women are the first (only) victims of panic attacks. In most male/female partnerships, women are the responsible party in present presentation. This, like many things in life, is an unpleasantly imbalanced state of affairs. We consider … Continue reading

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Learning By Heart

A letter to my daughter: You’re old enough to make choices. Old enough to experience loss. Old enough to recognize true love. Old enough to be on your own. Old enough to make mistakes. Old enough to feel remorse. Old … Continue reading

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The Art of PB&J

Most people probably believe making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a task easily mastered, requiring only hunger pangs and opposable thumbs. However, my long ago, first attempt at writing a recipe to correctly combine crushed nuts, squashed fruit … Continue reading

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