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De-deck the halls with boughs of holly
January 20, 2013 Please note the date. It is the 20th day of the first month of the year 2013. This means a great many things to a myriad of people all over the planet. It’s the dawn of fresh era. more »»
Deciphering the world of text lingo
January 13, 2013 OK, so we made it to the first “13th” of 2013. Thank goodness it didn’t land on Friday. OMG, everyone would be like flipping bricks. Yes, it’s a saying. more »»
Wrestling with resolutions ... and that old tree
January 6, 2013 Well, we’re almost a week into the whole “New Year’s Resolution” deal. How’s that working out for ya so far? And just like that, first hmpf of 2013. more »»
Looking back at the laughs that came in 2012
December 30, 2012 2012. Almost in the books now. more »»
Horrors don’t change meaning of the season
December 23, 2012 Well, friends, here we are. Two days before Christmas and, given the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., it’s going to be a challenge to stay jolly this year. more »»
Discovering the secret to surviving another winter
December 16, 2012 Well, it’s just about over now. Heavy sigh. Relax. I’m not worried about any misinterpreted Mayan calendar silliness. I’ll see you on the 22nd. more »»
Discovering the secret to surviving another winter
December 16, 2012 Well, it’s just about over now. Heavy sigh. Relax. I’m not worried about any misinterpreted Mayan calendar silliness. I’ll see you on the 22nd. more »»
Mom filled with dread at thought of teenage years
December 9, 2012 Every year, just before the globe celebrates the most important birthday in the history of the universe, we commemorate another one that’s pretty special over here in Patty-Land. more »»
Reflecting on the meaning of the season
December 2, 2012 Here’s the thing about the first day of Advent, it’s always the purple Sunday. Well, actually, all of them are purple Sundays. Except for the third one. That one’s always pink. more »»
Amid holiday hubbub is a familiar routine
November 25, 2012 Oh, yes it is. It is exactly one month from today, people. Ready or not, here comes Christmas season. more »»
Always be prepared ... to leave your notes at home
November 18, 2012 Boy, do I like to have things in order. Oh, don’t get me wrong. more »»
By any calendar, it’s never too early to be thankful
November 11, 2012 It’s a little early by some standards but today, I am waxing grateful. more »»
Hallelujah, election season is almost over
November 4, 2012 It’s the fourth of November, people. The fourth. Do you realize what this means? No, I’m not counting down to Christmas yet or even Thanksgiving. more »»
Why does Halloween have to be about horror?
October 28, 2012 Well, well, well. Here we are again, friends. Wednesday is the big day. The day I wait all yearlong to arrive … so that it can quickly go away. Yep, it’s almost Halloween. I know. more »»
Perils, pitfalls and positives of being a Patty
October 21, 2012 You know, when I started writing for the Tribune Chronicle well over a decade ago, I decided to use my nickname instead of my formal name in my bylin. more »»
Spreading that contagion called compassion
October 14, 2012 At my day job, we recently held an awards ceremony honoring hospital employees who go to extraordinary lengths to show compassion to other. more »»
Coping with one of ‘those’ weeks and all it entails
October 7, 2012 I don’t know if it’s all the “Debate” debate or just the seasonal sinus pressure fogging my noggin this week, but it’s been a rough one. more »»
Coming up with that perfect comeback ... eventually
September 30, 2012 “You are an incredibly insensitive individual with compassion the size of a very small gnat. And by the way, I don’t care for that anatomically impossible suggestion, thank you very much. more »»
Trying to survive the dreaded election season
September 23, 2012 You know, I remember the last presidential election season like it was yesterday. In fact, even though I have tried to forget it, I cannot. Believe me, I’ve tried many, many times. more »»
September means back to the old (hectic) routine
September 16, 2012 Ah, September, back to cruel time. I mean, school! Back to school time ... yes, that’s what I was trying to say. Oh, fine, you got me. more »» |
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