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A Quiet Return

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Patricia Young

Hello! It has been a while since we chatted. I missed you. This last year and a half has been quite the journey. I had to walk away, not from writing, but from posting my thoughts in this forum. The … Continue reading →

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The New Normal Includes Gun Violence

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Patricia Young

There was a time when statistics stated everyone will know of someone who knows someone suffering from AIDS. Not long afterward, statistics spoke up again and reported that everyone would know someone or be directly affected by cancer. Unfortunately, statistics … Continue reading →

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I Think I had Bloggers Block!

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Patricia Young

Then I did something other than writing to help me write! And you can too! How odd does that sound? This isn’t some method or trick to bump you out of writing. Nor is it gimmick to separate you from … Continue reading →

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What a Lovely Surprise

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Patricia Young

What a lovely surprise! This morning I received an email from author Laura Munson. She selected a piece I wrote to add to her Spring Blog Series. I invite you to follow the link and explore Haven and all the … Continue reading →

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So You Think You’re Book Is Finished. Really?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Patricia Young

If you’ve followed my journey as a writer, you know where my roots are. You know I began my novel from a chance meeting followed by a NaNoWriMo personal challenge. After the bones of the story were developed, you may … Continue reading →

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The Jury: Not Guilty. In MY Opinion: GUILTY of cruelty and so much more.

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Patricia Young

This was not the piece I had planned on writing for my first blog of 2019. Although the subject of animal rescue is one I hold near and dear to my heart. This is anything but a happy ‘beginning’ with … Continue reading →

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Can It Really Be a Happy New Year?

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Patricia Young

Tonight we say, Happy New Year! But do we really mean it? How can we actually have a happy new year? Depending on your age, think about how many times you’ve actually said those words. How old were you when … Continue reading →

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Thanks A Lot

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Patricia Young

My mom was an extraordinary woman. She was an amazing artist, a brilliant cook and the best hug giver I’ve ever known. She loved with every breath and was a pretty incredible problem solver. And yes, I mean from advanced … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat! A Future President Perhaps…

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Patricia Young

I love to see the creativity on Halloween. Of course, the nostalgic costumes of yesterday were sweet, with face masks you couldn’t see out of, that kept your face hot and sweaty and the thin elastic strap popped before the … Continue reading →

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In a Handful of Hours

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Patricia Young

Are you familiar with the saying, “What a difference a day makes”? I’ve had many days I’ve thought about that saying over the years. Be it for weather, nerves about a test, an upcoming interview, whatever you are most grateful … Continue reading →

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