Patricia DoonNever had I ever, hosted an obituary party (or had as much fun)No one dies of old age, and none of us know exactly when or where this life will end. And from the moment we leave, there is a lot of…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022
Patricia DoonGirls on one side, boys on the other.Mr. Reidy was handing out failure warnings and started with the boys, making snide and inappropriate remarks with each one he flicked in…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Patricia DoonWhat did you say?“Mom, she didn’t. She said should, not shit”, my little sister pleaded on my behalf. Not something we did for each other back then. We…Feb 15, 2022Feb 15, 2022
Patricia DoonMy closet is closed until further notice.My wardrobe has been reduced to a uniform of black leggings, a black long sleeve t-shirt, and a sweater, the only piece of clothing that…Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Patricia DoonI rememberthe blizzard of ’78 and my little brother couldn’t go our for fear he’d get lost in a snowbankFeb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Patricia DoonCan you hear me? You’re muted.ugh, a deep silent sigh as I straighten up and look for the mouse, the only way I know to unmute myself.Feb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Patricia DoonThe pleasures of hating.I hate the smell of warm Tide as the clothes tumble in the dryerFeb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Patricia DoonI show up at yet another pool party to which I thought I was invited.No horseplayFeb 2, 2022Feb 2, 2022
Patricia DoonI was crushed and numbed by the conversation or rather monologue unfolding in front of me by my…I was being let go. me.Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
Patricia DoonMove!I feel like a haven’t seen you since you let the dog pass by me this morning.Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022