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Barbara Pattee
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Feb 13
The Year 2020
I enjoy the twisted plot of a horror movie or book and tried writing a story that would cause one’s blood to run cold. I read several books that sent chills up my spine. One of my favorites was Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason. This macabre, darkly humorous story has a great twist worthy …
May 04
Birth of a Journalist
As a high school journalism student, I dreamed of becoming a columnist for one of the local newspapers. I envisioned myself interviewing people and publishing their stories. However, the teacher gave me the unsatisfying task of finding local companies willing to place ads in our paper to help defray the printing costs. I didn’t complain …
Apr 04
Stuck at Home? Now What?
During our current world-wide health crisis, many people have discovered they don’t know how to handle the isolation. Now might be a good time to review your 2020 New Year’s resolutions for something to do. Is that boring? Let me give you a few suggestions that might interest you. 1. Move – Walk, dance, or …
Jan 04
My 2020 To Do List
“When at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” – Frederick Maryat Last year, I resolved to read one book each month. I read eighteen books in 2019. I also resolved to write 600 words a day. I didn’t come close to that number, but I wrote often without worrying about my daily word count. …
Dec 04
Time to Purge
Both my New Year’s resolutions and my new word list begin with “purge.” How about that for multitasking! Purge is the perfect word for what needs to happen at my house. I have too many books and magazines to finish reading in my lifetime. My closets hold more clothes than I’ll ever wear. I also …