Patty AnnChristmas Without GrandmaSmoke curled upward from the chimney of the small cinder block house, quietly reaching its long gray fingers skyward. The white exterior of…Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023
Patty AnnFinding MeA gust of wind stirred the dead leaves at my feet. Their muted autumn colors lifted briefly and then dropped to the ground with a sigh. In…Sep 10, 20232Sep 10, 20232
Patty AnnWhy Am I Unhappy?Are you unhappy? Do you live most days wishing they would end? Does tomorrow look no better to you than today? Are you spinning your tires…Aug 27, 20232Aug 27, 20232
Patty AnnA Single Day of the PandemicThe paper gown didn’t come off easily in the cold rain. Neither did the blue gloves that were stuck to my sweaty hands. I tried to shield…Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
Patty Ann10 Ways to Succeed at Being a Long-Distance GrandparentLet’s face it. Being a long-distance grandparent is a challenge, especially if you pictured yourself having a close relationship with your…Mar 12, 2023Mar 12, 2023
Patty Ann20 Things You Can Do Today To Feel Younger TomorrowIsn’t it true that there are days when you feel as old as death even though you are probably a couple of decades away from putting your…Jan 21, 20231Jan 21, 20231
Patty AnnIdentifying the Narcissist in Your LifeI am a survivor of a narcissistic relationship. I have been brainwashed, belittled, emotionally tormented and made to feel like less than a…Jan 8, 2023Jan 8, 2023