by Pat McCaw | Dec 12, 2017 | parenting, Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I MUST watch the Albert Finney musical version of the Christmas Carol, Scrooge, while I wrap presents, and I turn on the twinkling lights and plug in my Christmas trees before I pour my first cup of coffee. Anticipation of Santa...
by Pat McCaw | Oct 10, 2017 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Heart thumping into my ears. A fullness in my throat – is someone choking me? The sweat pools and my deodorant surely can’t keep up with this river of emotion. Do I swear, cry, scream, or run away to the countryside? I just want to put on my flannel pants and curl up...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 24, 2017 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Writing assignment: “Choose a painting, and then make up a story about the scene taking place in it.” It was your average morning. Chester complained that his eggs were too runny, the bacon was not crispy enough, and that the lack of rain causing the corn crop...
by Pat McCaw | Sep 5, 2017 | Pat's Chat, Uncategorized
Stuck on the couch. No motivation. UNTIL – I pop in my earbuds and the music starts playing. My step lightens and I walk my dog for miles to the tunes. The music lifts my spirits and provides motivation. Imagine Dragons, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Sia, and classic Queen...
