by Pat McCaw | Aug 17, 2026 | medical, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I was honored to speak at the 2026 graduation of the Mercy One Genesis Quad Cities Family Practice Residency program. I’m fortunate to work as adjunct part-time faculty and to help guide young physicians as they grow into compassionate and caring doctors....
by Pat McCaw | Jun 30, 2026 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I’m so proud of my daughter. She has the drive and ambition to follow her dreams. After a grueling six month job search, she landed her dream job in Manhattan. It’s everything she’s ever wanted and more. The mom in me is ecstatic, proud, and...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 2, 2025 | Pat's Chat, sequoia, Travel, Uncategorized
I’m happiest on a forest trail inhaling the pine-scented air and wandering aimlessly. When a breeze rustles the overhead leaves and squirrels zip around in the undergrowth, a sense of peace settles upon me. Every time I hike in nature, I swear I’m ready...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 10, 2025 | book review, parenting, Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
It’s Back-to-School time, but it’s not all pencils and school buses. This commercial speaks to the grim reality of the modern classroom: The video is sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise whose mission is to end school shootings and gun violence. How do we...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 3, 2025 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
I’m back! I haven’t posted a blog in a LONG time, because life swept me into a hurricane over the last year. There’s been a lot of changes, but life if good. I’m thrilled to still be working closely with agent Michelle Hauck at Storm Literary...
by Pat McCaw | Jun 6, 2024 | Pat's Chat, picture books, Uncategorized
If your child struggles with a bully at school or can’t understand their math homework, you do your best to help. Maybe you explain what makes for a “good” friend or help them recognize which people are toxic so their nasty insults can slide off. You...
