by Pat McCaw | Jan 20, 2023 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I wrote a blog post for The Storytellers Inkpot! I thought that I’d share it here to give an update on my life in the world of writing. I’m keeping busy and enjoying the change from family medicine to urgent care and teaching. Life is good, and thank you...
by Pat McCaw | Jul 21, 2022 | Pat's Chat, Travel, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Take Time to Travel! Life is too short, and the world awaits with an endless supply of unique and jaw-dropping sites to see. So – get out there! I’m here to share travel tips to make vacation planning easier. I get through each workday if I have a future...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 15, 2021 | book review, Pat's Chat
Spooky Tales – A Review of Scary Books in Children’s Literature (Books that are fun for adults, too!) Because I write children’s literature, I only read middle-grade or young adult books. They allow me to be a perpetual child! I can honestly say...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 8, 2021 | Pat's Chat
It’s official! I’m old. Middle-aged. I’m freaking 50 people! Ahhhhhhh. My feelings are mixed on the subject… I love my life and the person I’ve become, but I find myself thinking in a “glass half empty” way. Overwhelming feelings break through that I’m nearing death...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 12, 2021 | book review, Pat's Chat, picture books
Picture Book Review: Because We All Need to Smile Slow Down – and Breathe Today, I forced my 15 and 17 year-old daughters to listen to me read them a book out loud. (They were trapped in the back seat of the car with nowhere to run). As I paged through The...
by Pat McCaw | May 25, 2021 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I was recently informed that some parents want diverse books removed from our North Scott classrooms – I’m shocked and appalled. I want to speak for the many kids out there who need these books: We Need Diverse Books We need diverse books. Period. Being a child or...