Blog Posts for Patry Francis

GABE'S HAIRCUT

Patry Francis — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:31:57 -0800

When he was growing up, my son, Gabe, always requested the same dinner on his birthday: lasagna and mashed potatoes. These days we skip the mashed potatoes, but still honor the tradition.Forget the gifts; don't worry about the cake. The only thing Gabe really wants for his birthday is a meal worth remembering. An Italian meal.And since he lives in Rhode Island, we have a lot of choices. If ...

ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER

Patry Francis — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:51:28 -0800

Sunrise on my wild path! Originally uploaded by denis collette There are millions of blogs out there, and in my fascination with diaries of all kinds, I've probably visited hundreds of them. Many are worthwhile and artfully done though I only stop by once or twice. But a couple dozen captured my attention sufficiently that I eventually listed them on my sidebar. Some I ...

THANK YOU, RED ROOM!

Patry Francis — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:49:55 -0800

valentines day, originally uploaded by. The day before my first surgery I took a walk on the beach where I found a red stone like the one in the photo, and knew I had to have it. Stones, shells, I'm always bringing something home--to the chagrin of my family--who often ask, "What's so special about THIS one?" and "Can't you leave a few on the beach?" Of course, they're right. ...

Waiting Room

Patry Francis — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:11:58 -0800

Yesterday, for the first time in weeks, I got dressed in real clothes: my too-big jeans and a sweater. I put on boots and make-up. I found out what the weather was like by feeling it against my skin, instead of asking my family as they swept in from their busy lives. (It was COLD, wonderfully, slap in the face cold.) I was out in the world and life was good--even if my only destination was the ...