patcelaw

My move is finished, now just to do the unpacking and the final things to make it truly home. The home I am sharing with my daughter Penny and her husband Larry is beautiful. My two rooms being small have almost wall to wall furniture. It is nice to be here and it gives me a feeling of safety. I will get back to writing in the next few days.

Jannypan (Jan) : Thanks for the update. You have been missed here. Take care.

May 5, 2018 at 9:57AM

mrsmajor: I'm so glad for you, I know what it means to feel safe with families near...God's Blessings for all of you...Hugs!

May 5, 2018 at 10:16AM

Irish Rain: Yay!! Sounds awesome Miss Patricia!!!

May 5, 2018 at 9:40PM

Misty Dawn wrote: You haven't posted anything in two days I hope you're alright. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you, take care.

Thanks for your concern and prayers, I had upper chest, neck and jaw pain so had to be put in the hospital, The did and angiogram and found the stents in my hear working well and no more plaque build up in the arteries than was there two years ago. It was determined that the pain was heart related, but was found quickly enough that it did not cause heart damage. The pain could have been caused from stress related to the severe back pain I have endured for the past 2 1/2 years. I was given a light dose of morphine and it relieved the back pain enough that I can get some of my strength back.
After the eighteen days I may again have back pain, and not be able to get more morphine, until I have moved to Phoenix in May, then have to find a doctor there who will prescribe me morphine.

Jannypan (Jan) : Prayers for you, Patricia.

February 8, 2018 at 10:46PM

damommy: Dear Patricia, I'm praying for you that you will have no pain, and you will keep writing.

February 9, 2018 at 2:11PM

Kathy Allmon: Hope you have a speedy recovery, Pat.

February 20, 2018 at 5:23PM

This story will help all who read it not take for granted they will have another day in which to do something that has made a difference in the world for the years we have been given. Copy and paste into you URL and read the story, it will touch your heart.

http://www.samanthawillsfoundation.org/contributors/2018/1/6/holly-butcher-1990-2018

It is heartbreaking to me that we have become
a society where we have to be vulgar to make
a point. I say, if you must be vulgar to make
a point you are seriously lacking in
education. A lot of the words used today,
I would have gotten my mouth washed
out with soap, had I used them. Think smart, write smart and speak smart,
then you will be thought to be smart.

damommy: Good for you to come out and say what a lot of others are thinking. I agree whole-heartedly. I've always heard that using profanity indicated a weak vocabulary.

January 14, 2018 at 9:24PM

CD Richards: In principle, I agree. But language changes with time. When I was young, I got my mouth washed out with soap for saying "bum". I also tend to think of people who use expletives every second word as lacking in the ability to express themselves. That said, the occasional f-bomb doesn't bother me. Also, how do you feel about a story where a particularly unsavory fellow is a main character? Surely this depends to some extent on genre. What if I'm writing a gangster novel? Not that I would, they don't appeal to me.

January 15, 2018 at 2:32AM

patcelaw: I understand that there are story lines where the expletives language may be called for But, making it a common practice may be done for shock value or because the writer has a hate relationship with someone. I have always had the ability to roundly put someone in their place and never use a vulgar word in the process.

January 15, 2018 at 11:15AM

Dean Kuch: I was given Castor Oil by my parents if I slipped up and used a swear word. Horrible stuff--I can still sometimes taste it today! UGH!

January 15, 2018 at 12:34PM

JanPerry: In principle it's true. Unfortunately in this world we live in being polite means you will be ignored. That's what it's like here in Aussie land. They love to boss you around here.

March 16, 2018 at 1:47PM

Happy New Year finished third in the contest "New Year, New Me"

Are there others having trouble with the site today?

Jannypan (Jan) : I like CLASSIC the best [yeah, I know]. The available list of poems & stories & the well received list of the same has been missing for over a week.

December 28, 2017 at 6:38PM

Sankey: Had a couple of times when it was treating me like I was a new Member. Glad that has gone. It happened a while ago, too.

December 30, 2017 at 1:50PM

I really don't want presents, I'd rather have your presence.

Jannypan (Jan) : Patricia, Please post your email so we can communicate.

December 18, 2017 at 7:10PM

mrsmajor: We are sisters in Christ, Pat, I'm with you...Blessings!

December 19, 2017 at 7:56AM

Heads up--- I am having trouble with my computer modem so if you don't see me on the site for a few days, it may well be because of computer problems.

Gloria ....: Hope it's fixed for you soon Patricia. You will be missed. :))

December 14, 2017 at 3:26AM

Amy Rowell: Love reading your spirit filled work, Patricia. Hope you get the bugs worked out!

December 15, 2017 at 10:25PM

If you are interested.
If you want to hear my voice you can go to the link and at the 11:22 point into the program you will hear me.

http://67.36.84.226/crosstalk2/ct171123.mp3

Please pray for me. I am in a meltdown thinking about having to move from the home I have lived in longer than in any place I have ever lived.

damommy: I certainly will. I'm so sorry you have to go through that.

November 7, 2017 at 6:31PM

Irish Rain: Prayers Miss Patricia!!

November 7, 2017 at 7:47PM

Dean Kuch:

November 8, 2017 at 9:38AM

Poetic Friend: Will do, Patricia.

November 28, 2017 at 9:25AM

zanya: Thinking of you as you prepare for this move...your poetry is an inspiration ..zanya

December 29, 2017 at 8:37AM

Do you have to be a Senior to understand the English language?


Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive, double-pane, energy-efficient kind.

Today, I got a call from Home Depot who installed them. The caller complained that the work had been completed a year ago and I still hadn't paid for them.

Helloooo!!!???.... Just because I'm a Senior Citizen doesn't mean that I am automatically mentally challenged.

So, I told him just what his fast-talking sales guy told me last year!
These windows would pay for themselves in a year.

Hellooooo!!!???... I told him that It's been a year, so now they are paid for.
There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally hung up.

He never called back?!. I bet he felt like an idiot.

Irish Rain: I need some of those windows Miss Patricia!!

October 27, 2017 at 12:18AM

Poets see the truths that lie unnoticed by many of us.

JanPerry: ..and unsaid Jan

October 25, 2017 at 12:39PM

My newest great grandson has arrive and his pic will be on my profile soon.

Irish Rain: Congratulations!!

October 10, 2017 at 12:40PM

Mustangpatty1029: Congratulations!!

October 10, 2017 at 12:44PM

mrsmajor: Congratulations!

October 10, 2017 at 2:21PM

This is a message from my dear friend about the poetry I write. Her words actually brought me to tears, just know how I have touched her life, when it was her touching my life in the way she has over the almost four years we have know each other that bring me to tears.
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Thank you, Patricia. Your poetry has been a balm to my soul this summer as I've gone through a period of self-examination and condemnation. This new Bible study I'm in is also helping.

Irish Rain: Your words are ALWAYS a blessing Miss Patricia.

October 9, 2017 at 3:11PM

Mustangpatty1029: Your poems are always uplifting and a reminder of what He does for us every day

October 9, 2017 at 3:28PM

pipersfancy: How nice, Patricia! It is a rare gift when someone shares with us how our poetry has touched them.

October 9, 2017 at 6:51PM

Today, I had the opportunity to speak on a national program about abortion . This is the link if you would care to listen. I am Celeste and I am on at the 35 minute spot. http://67.36.84.226/crosstalk2/ct171002.mp3

Brett Matthew West: Awesome!

October 3, 2017 at 6:25AM

I saw a neat headline:
Why is it that people who predict the end, not sell all their possessions?

damommy: Very good question!

September 21, 2017 at 2:16PM

pipersfancy: Ah - but they usually do expect their followers to give up their creature comforts... (maybe a touch hypocritical?)

September 21, 2017 at 9:21PM

JanPerry: So the beneficiaries may benefit.

October 25, 2017 at 12:41PM

Borrowed from a friend.

"The worst time to have a heart attack is during a game of charades"!

Irish Rain: Ha ha....really!!

September 7, 2017 at 9:34PM

Dean Kuch: Oh my goodness! That would be a terrible situation, lol.

September 7, 2017 at 9:43PM

I got this from a friend and it is so funny I have to share.
8:00PM

OMG, THIS IS TO FUNNY!
This is lovely. This made me laugh because only women understand this ! 😊 If my body was a car, I would be trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps, dents, scratches & my headlights are out of focus. My gearbox is seizing up & it takes me hours to reach maximum speed. I overheat for no reason and every time I sneeze, cough or laugh either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires!

damommy: Thanks for giving me a laugh today. This is so funny. (and true. lol)

September 1, 2017 at 12:23PM

Mustangpatty1029: LOL! (oops - there goes another leak!)

September 1, 2017 at 5:01PM

A city slicker went to a cattle ranch and as he stepped out of his car, he sniffed the air and said to the rancher, "this smells awful!"
To which the rancher sniffed the air and said, "sure smells like money to me my city friend."

anecdoche, means a conversation when everyone is talking and no one is listening.
How many of us have been in this situation?

damommy: I didn't know there was a word for it. I'm going to remember it. Yes, I've been "there" many times. LOL.

May 3, 2017 at 1:11PM

Kerry Robinson: OOwww. I love new words, Thanks Patricia for sharing that :))

May 4, 2017 at 2:02AM

kiwisteveh: Interesting that this word and its definition are spreading on the internet and Twitter while it doesn't yet appear in any 'real' dictionaries. It does appear is something called 'The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows' which sounds interesting in itself. Turns out that dictionary is a compendium of invented words... Here are a couple of other inventions from that source: trumspringa n. the temptation to step off your career track and become a shepherd in the mountains, following your flock between pastures with a sheepdog and a rifle, watching storms at dusk from the doorway of a small cabin, just the kind of hypnotic diversion that allows your thoughts to make a break for it and wander back to their cubicles in the city. sluffing n. the practice of smiling and nodding when you have absolutely no idea what someone just said, a method of smoothing over built-in glitches in conversation, an archaic medium that marries the bandwidth of a planetarium with the fidelity of a tin can telephone, for which we compensate by wrapping the Earth with fiberoptic cables until it looks like a gigantic ball of twine.

May 5, 2017 at 4:22AM

My vision is terrible right now. I do not know how to type so I use the hunt and peck method and on a black keyboard I can almost not see the keys.
This is why I am very slow in reviewing your posts. So forgive me if I do not get to your posts in a timely manner. I have an appointment tomorrow with the Commission for the Blind.
The vision problem creates a great deal of stress for me.

Irish Rain: Sorry to hear this Miss Patricia. Hope you get some relief at your appointment. Don't stress over not reviewing, we still enjoy your inspiring words. Prayers for you....

March 13, 2017 at 11:44AM

Jannypan (Jan) : Patricia, Take care of YOU! Have you heard of the program Dragon? Anyway, don't worry about reviewing. We all know how faithful you are & would if you could. Jan

March 13, 2017 at 1:22PM

Dean Kuch: A keyboard with lighted letters might help, Patricia. That's what I use. LARGE PRINT lighted Keyboard

March 14, 2017 at 1:19PM

jules4jesus: praying for you my friend that God will bring sight to your eyes again

March 23, 2017 at 3:16AM

Dolly'sPoems: Sorry to hear that Patricia, have you tried stronger spectacles? Sounds like a silly suggestion, but you could try it, love Dolly x

April 2, 2017 at 3:29PM

charlene7190: Hope the best for you. It may be repairable (I had cataract surgery). Please keep all informed.

April 4, 2017 at 6:57PM

Aussie: Prayers winging their way from Australia. I'm sure He has the answer to your vision. Happy Easter my friend. Blessings, Kay.

April 12, 2017 at 4:51AM

Selina Stambi: Hope you find a solution soon, Pat. Happy Easter.

April 17, 2017 at 8:39PM

Caressa_08: I just can imagine. And thought you were doing just fine with your eyes about over a year or so ago when you had cataracs removed...This must be something else....Possibly macular related...Prayers your way, Patricia.

April 19, 2017 at 5:58PM

My internet was down for over 24 hours and boy have i gotten behind on my reviewinfg and responding. I am trying to catch up.

damommy: Oh, bless your heart. 8-) Take your time, and don't push yourself.

March 10, 2017 at 12:26AM

On this day in 1959 I was blessed to become the wife of a wonderful man. A man who loved me and his daughters unconditionally. He was a gentle, sweet and honorable man. In my wildest dreams, I had never thought I would meet, fall in love and marry such a wonderful man as Wayne E Lawrence. One day I will join him in Heaven and that day will be a joyful day. I still love him dearly.

Irish Rain: And he waits for you!

January 25, 2017 at 8:23PM

Torshie: Yes indeed. Amen. Holy is thy name.

February 19, 2017 at 10:03AM

I have freedom of speech yet.
I'll not use it to be critical of others

damommy: I'm with you. 8-)

January 10, 2017 at 8:09PM

Often when we feel there is nothing more for us to write about we need to remember, life is full of subject matter for us to write about.

These are cute.

In honor of school starting back up, here are a few fun (math) facts that can hopefully help our student Facebookers:

1. Ratio of an igloo?s circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi
2. 2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton
3. 1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1 microScope
4. Time between slipping on a peel and smacking the pavement = 1 bananosecond
5. Weight an evangelist carries with God = 1 billigram
6. Time it takes to sail 220 yards at 1 nautical mile per hour = Knotfurlong
7. 365.25 days of drinking low-calorie beer = 1 Lite year
8. 16.5 feet in the Twilight Zone = 1 Rod Serling
9. Half a large intestine = 1 semicolon
10. 1,000,000 aches = 1 megahurtz
11. Basic unit of laryngitis = 1 hoarsepower
12. Shortest distance between two jokes = a straight line
13. 2000 mockingbirds = two kilomockingbirds
14. 1 kilogram of falling figs = 1 Fig Newton
15. 1000 cc?s of wet socks = 1 literhosen
16. 8 nickels = 2 paradigms

damommy: These are so cute. I love things like this. Thanks for sharing it. My favorites were Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4. 8-)

August 25, 2016 at 12:00AM

nancyjam: These are very clever and fun. A great way to start my day -with a chuckle. Thanks Pat.

August 25, 2016 at 11:29AM

If it weren't for trend setters we would all still be listening to 15th century music and reading poetry from the 18th century. Had I not had some creativity as a mother I could not have afforded to dress my girls as well as they were dressed. I made most of their clothes and loved the fact that they were always proud of their mama, and pleased to say, "Mama made this for me."
We do need to keep the classics, but we also need to encourage people to learn new skills.
All the time I have people say, "My, I wish I were as talented as you." I am not all that talented, but do love trying to do new and different things.
As the years have taken their toll on my body there are things I am finding I am not able to do comfortably anymore, but I just find something new to do that doesn't hurt my body or my eyes. I don't want to live to 100 and find I can do nothing but wet my pants and twiddle my thumbs. That would be boring.
Enough of my soapbox for now. :-)

Apple Dumplings

single batch

2 granny smith apples - peeled and quartered
I package Pillsbury crescent rolls-8 rolls
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ stick melted butter
1 can of mountain dew soda

Instructions:
wrap apple quarters in crescent rolls
place in baking dish. Sprinkle with
sugar and cinnamon mixed. Pour melted
butter over the rolls. Then pour ½ can of
the mountain dew over all ingredients.
Bake at 350 degrees for
appox. 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve as is or if you wish with whipped cream
or ice cream.
Double recipe for larger group.
I am asked quite often to make these for church
fellowship meals.

susanjohn: Yummy!!!! will try it!!

August 8, 2016 at 1:12PM

michaelcahill: I am totally down for this!! Yes!

August 8, 2016 at 1:33PM

Stressful day in the dental chair, but the doctor and his assistant were very kind. have a temporary bridge and will get the permanent one in 19 days.

Lisa Deverick: YIKES! I hate that for you! That is one of my fears in life... I will run in a burning house fire- but I don't wanna sit in that dentist chair! LOL

August 5, 2016 at 7:52PM

Torshie: LOL! Well I hope everything goes all right.

February 19, 2017 at 10:05AM

Check out this post of mine.

I Will Not Fear Tomorrow

So a funny thing happened while I was at Wal-mart buying a bag of dog food for my dogs. While in the check-out line, a woman behind me asked if I had a dog. Why else would I be buying dog food, RIGHT??? So on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Dog food Diet again, and that I probably shouldn't because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in intensive care with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms. I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and all you do is load your pockets with food Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.) Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle's butt and a car hit me. I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard. Now that you've read this I have to confess, I copied it. Now copy and share. Make someone else laugh lol grin emoticon

TAB_that's me: This was hilarious! Don't you wish you had been the one though to say it. I always think of great come backs after the fact.

March 29, 2016 at 5:25PM

evilynne: That's so funny I almost wet myself. Evi

March 29, 2016 at 5:48PM

I am Cat: OMG, That's so funny! ;) YOu're just too cute, Patricia. lol

March 30, 2016 at 1:38AM

Spitfire: People who shop at WalMarts would swallow this (pun intended. LOL

April 22, 2016 at 10:17PM

Laurie Ann Bonney: So funny and so incredible that people are so gullible to believe something so ridiculous! Thanks for the smile today!!

May 21, 2016 at 4:54PM

Dean Kuch:

June 7, 2016 at 10:02AM

God's plan for aging

Most seniors never get enough exercise. In His wisdom God decreed that seniors become forgetful so they would have to search for their glasses, keys and other things thus doing more walking. And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God saw there was another need. In His wisdom He made seniors lose coordination so they would drop things requiring them to bend, reach & stretch.

And God looked down and saw that it was good.

Then God considered the function of bladders and decided seniors would have additional calls of nature requiring more trips to the bathroom, thus providing more exercise. God looked down and saw that it was good.

So if you find as you age, you are getting up and down more, remember it is God's will. It is all in your best interest even though you mutter under your breath.

Nine Important Facts To Remember As We Grow Older

#9 Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
#8 Life is sexually transmitted.
#7 Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

#6 Men have 2 motivations: hunger and hanky panky, and they can't tell them apart. If you see a gleam in his eyes, make him a sandwich.

#5 Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.

#4 Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospital, dying of nothing.

#3 All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.

#2 In the 60's, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird, and people take Prozac to make it normal.

#1 Life is like a jar of jalapeno peppers. What you do today could burn your behind tomorrow.

evilynne: Oh, God! That is so very funny! Thanks for making my day. Evi

March 7, 2016 at 1:30PM

nancyjam: Hilarious....and true. Thanks for sharing.

March 7, 2016 at 5:55PM

alleewin: This is very funny. I am new to FanStory and haven't given any thought to my profile thoughts. Yours are certainly worth thinking about. I love numbers 3.and 4 and I will remember them when I am having lemon meringue pie for breakfast.

March 15, 2016 at 11:03AM

Jackarrie: I have just copied this to send to to my friends, They will love it. Mary

March 6, 2017 at 1:06AM

santanajr66: YOU ARE SO FUNNY Like a jar of honey If you were rich I'd want your money. Thank you for sharing, and stay safe.

April 6, 2017 at 9:54PM

I am taking a break for a few days as I am not feeling very well. So I will not be posting or reviewing for a while.
Though at times, I come across as one who never has a problem and can face the giants and never bat an eye. Well this is one of those days for me where I am finding the giants are whipping my back side and I need help and prayers.

Debra White: Hope you're feeling better soon x

March 1, 2016 at 11:47AM

I am Cat: Sending hugs

March 1, 2016 at 12:29PM

Linda Engel: sending lots of hugs and smiles. Feel better soon.

March 1, 2016 at 1:46PM

DIS-illusioned: Try wearing three pants--so when those giants whip you, you won't feel it so much. :-) Please, be well!

March 2, 2016 at 1:02AM

Jannypan (Jan) : Patricia, CONGRATULATIONS on your win for the I started . . .You finish contest.

March 2, 2016 at 11:31PM

franichm:

March 4, 2016 at 1:01PM

franichm: You definitely have prayers from me. Please take care and know whatever the battle, you are wrapped in prayer. Giving you God's strenght to help you through your issue!

March 4, 2016 at 1:03PM

As women age we get those dreaded growths on our faces. You know, what the world calls chin hairs, but I prefer to call them errant eyebrows. It is just not fair that we get these things when our eyesight is beginning to fail. I have to get the beauty shop to pluck them for me since I cannot see them. Now I want you to know I am in a very spiritual mood today as I am sure you can tell by this. LOL :-)

Debra White: My kids call them whiskers....and they LOVE to point them out! LOL

February 23, 2016 at 5:24PM

I am Cat: But they only love to point them out in PUBLIC! :(

February 23, 2016 at 5:48PM

evilynne: My mom used to all them witch's hair. Evi

February 23, 2016 at 6:10PM

Spitfire: Hey, I just shave when I see them.

February 23, 2016 at 10:16PM

Annette Gulliver: I hate them. I use a magnifying glass and a pair of tweezers, and then ...blam - they're gone!

February 24, 2016 at 2:24AM

Many of you know me from my writing. What three personality traits do you see me as having?

michaelcahill: Sincerity, loyalty and honesty. :))

February 19, 2016 at 8:16PM

patcelaw: Thanks Michael for your thoughts. I think these traits are good and you are right, at least I hope so.

February 20, 2016 at 3:29PM

It is not what happens to us, that reveals our true character, it is how we handle what happens to us that is revealing.

Bbypets: Nice! And so true! Thanks for sharing.

February 18, 2016 at 12:11PM

Dawn of Tomorrow: Absolutely. Much wisdom in those words.

February 18, 2016 at 1:26PM

patcelaw: I just changed a few of my words and made it into a page.

February 18, 2016 at 1:57PM

Okay poets here is a delightful rhyme.
Have you ever noticed that cupid rhymes with stupid?

Gloria ....: Consarnit! Here I thought it was the other way around.

February 13, 2016 at 2:02AM

I am Cat: LOL... you spin me right round baby right round like a record round baby right round round... ;)

February 13, 2016 at 8:29PM

Only look back to see how far you have come.

mrsmajor: And to see how much you're learned along the way!

February 9, 2016 at 9:16PM

evilynne: Sometimes looking back helps us to move forward. Evi

February 10, 2016 at 2:43PM

I was blessed this morning to have a surprise visitor arrive at my front door. My son whom I gave up for adoption when he was a baby and was able to meet when he was 35 arrived for a one day visit.

evilynne: How wonderful! I hope you have many more visits. Evi

January 18, 2016 at 5:17PM

I am Cat: A little sunshine for Sunshine... that's awesome! ;)

January 18, 2016 at 5:47PM

mrsmajor: That's wonderful, Patricia, I hope this will just be the first of many more to come...Enjoy!

January 18, 2016 at 6:12PM

~Dovey: I find that to be exceptional. I was adopted at birth, too. How wonderful for you to reunite.

January 19, 2016 at 12:24AM

Linda Engel: I am so happy for you, God smiled on your day. Hope all was well and enjoyable.

January 19, 2016 at 12:35AM

Got a good report on my left eye today. The vision has improved from 20/80 eight weeks ago to 20/50 today. I also don't have to go back for another 8 weeks.

mrsmajor: I'm so happy for you...God is so great, isn't He!

January 13, 2016 at 9:49PM

patcelaw: Indeed God is great.

January 13, 2016 at 10:24PM

I am Cat: Great news! Sounds like you have a great doctor! ;)

January 14, 2016 at 1:44AM

Linda Engel: So happy for you. diabetes has ruined my eye sight.

January 14, 2016 at 3:27PM

patcelaw: Thanks all. Cat I do have a great doctor. Linda, thankfully my problem is not from diabetes, but a side effect of medicine.

January 14, 2016 at 7:32PM

Selina Stambi: Wonderful news. Take care, Pat.

January 14, 2016 at 9:29PM

It is snowing here in the high desert of Las Cruces, NM
3,900 foot elevation.

TigerShelby : Pat, I did not realize you are living in my husbands home town. My mother in law is still living there. I did write the poem Evidence in the Oxygen, that I came up with in my comment to you about your review...How funny is it that there are the craziest things that will make us write! Maybe you could contact my mother in law and have a cup of coffee sometime. She is also widow, and does have a few friends but I am sure she would enjoy meeting you! I can give you her info in an email if you would like. Just let me know.

January 2, 2016 at 5:55AM

Jannypan (Jan) : Patricia, CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win for your Christmas story. Jannypan

January 6, 2016 at 1:09PM

patcelaw: Thanks Jannypan. I read all the stories and being biased I thought my story was the best of the four in the final choice. Some day I will win. :-)

January 6, 2016 at 8:47PM

I am knitting an afghan as a Christmas gift. Today I knitted 20 rows. I need to knit 15 rows for the next 10 days and then take about 5 hours doing the finish work and should have it done to give on Christmas eve..

I am Cat: Aw, you shouldn't have! ;)

December 7, 2015 at 6:25PM

patcelaw: Cat I was thinking of giving it to you but, you been naughty, you peed on Santa and that be naughty, so a lump of coal is all you get, sorry, NOT!

December 7, 2015 at 8:49PM

I am Cat: LOL... nuh uh... that was Blitzen! ;) lol

December 8, 2015 at 2:51AM

Serendipity!: That sounds like a lot of work to me, but to you it probably is (almost) pure pleasure.

December 15, 2015 at 9:07AM

patcelaw: I finished the afghan today. It is a gift to a couple who went above and beyond to help me in the summer when I was hurting so badly. They bought some things for me and would not take a dime. So this is my way of thanking them.

December 16, 2015 at 7:11PM

misscookie: This is my last write until Monday so i better sign off for now so each and everyone of you can go out and finish up your Christmas shopping i send you all the love my heart can hold. Merry Christmas to all. Cookie W- I bring you good tiding of great joy...Amen T - May you join the angels this season and always in their great cry of peace. Glory to God the highest! Take care Cookie

December 24, 2015 at 4:32AM

How much fun is it to have a spotless house, if you don't have time to write?

Gloria ....: Is it too much to ask for both? ;-)

December 2, 2015 at 6:58PM

patcelaw: Gloria, it is for me right now as I have had severe pain in my back and there are a lot of things I cannot do at present.

December 2, 2015 at 9:33PM

Serendipity!: "They" say " spotless housekeepers are boring people" but my conscience won't allow me to accept that wholeheartedly. We need to find a balance.

December 7, 2015 at 1:17PM

In this last week I have written about 15 poems and a story.

My sweet neighbors who invited me for dinner last night, but I was not feeling well, just brought me a dinner for this evening.

evilynne: They sound like wonderful neighbors! Hope you are feeling better. Evi

November 27, 2015 at 8:14PM

Rose was my poem.

Rose finished first in the member created contest "Start and Ends The Same"

Lovinia: Congratulations Patricia! I really loved your poem. Well done. Hugs - Lovi xoxo

November 26, 2015 at 5:12PM

patcelaw: Thanks Lovinia for the nice comment.

November 26, 2015 at 8:32PM

My poem Flaw, oh me finished first in the member created contest "I Am Not Perfect"
November 24 at 2:10PM
Thanks to those who voted for mine. Patricia

Linda Engel: congratulations, Pat. well done

November 24, 2015 at 3:13PM

patcelaw: Thanks Linda.

November 24, 2015 at 3:16PM

michaelcahill: Nice one, Pat. Congrats!!

November 24, 2015 at 3:24PM

Gloria ....: Great going, Patricia. :))

November 24, 2015 at 10:15PM

I am Cat: Congratulations Sunshine ;)

November 25, 2015 at 12:04AM

Lovinia: Well done, I'm thrilled for you. Congratulations. xoxo

November 26, 2015 at 5:13PM

My daughter who lives in Kansas says the have thundersnowquakes in Kansas.

I am Cat: Thundersnowquakes? cool

November 22, 2015 at 1:28AM

I am Cat: If they put them in cups.... (are you with me?) Will they have... Thundersnowcupquakes? ;)

November 22, 2015 at 1:29AM

evilynne: Would you tremble with delight while eating those?

November 23, 2015 at 11:05AM

I am Cat: LOL

November 23, 2015 at 4:55PM

patcelaw: I would be quaking in my boots.

November 23, 2015 at 10:52PM

Today has been a kick back day for me, still in my PJ's and it is 12:30 PM

Because of having to get a shot in my left eye today I have not been able to review.

michaelcahill: Sounds painful. I hope it's helpful. Prayers for you.

November 19, 2015 at 4:21AM

mrsmajor: I know you enjoy reading and reviewing, but there comes a time, when first things must come first...You are a strong woman, and by the grace of God you have made it this far...a shot in the eye must be painful, and I certainly will Pray that all goes well...when you're able to come back to us...we'll be waiting...until then take care of yourself...Big Hugs, and lots of Love!

November 19, 2015 at 6:26AM

Linda Engel: Sweetie, take care of yourself. Praying for fast recovery. The reviews will be there tomorrow. (I think)

November 19, 2015 at 8:14AM

patcelaw: This morning I am able to write and review a little. Just put up a new poem and have reviewed several pieces today, I need the member dollars to be able to post.

November 19, 2015 at 11:23AM

lightink: Get better soon, Dear!

November 19, 2015 at 11:37AM

To access my life story as a radio drama--
go to the following link
http://www.unshackled.org/listen_home.html
Archives for Oct 2014
Name Patricia Lawrence
My program #'s are 3325 and 3326

michaelcahill: I've listened to this. Pretty awesome stuff, give it a listen. :)

November 15, 2015 at 9:57PM

patcelaw: Michael, thanks for listening and I am glad you found it awesome. My life has been a bit difficult at times.

November 15, 2015 at 11:48PM

I just finished writing a free verse poem for the Christmas season.

I am Cat: Woo hoo! (for free verse and for you... not for Christmas... noo, it's too soon!) ;)

November 10, 2015 at 8:04PM

evilynne: I guess you are getting the spirit early. I'm with Cat - it seems a bit soon for Christmas. Evi

November 10, 2015 at 8:43PM

patcelaw: I will not put it up until after Thanksgiving.

November 10, 2015 at 10:19PM

shelley kaye: 44 days until christmas :)

November 10, 2015 at 11:05PM

Rubylou: Part of me shudders at the sight of Christmas merchandise in stores in September as kids go back to school. Then again, if it's in your heart, why not? Shouldn't that feeling be with us year round? I love Christmas in July. Just my thoughts.

November 11, 2015 at 7:40AM

One thing that is challenging about FanStory is trying out new poetry formats. I have tried a number of new ones an enjoy trying them.
Just did a diamante and will put it up in a couple of days.

I am Cat: I look forward to reading it! ;)

November 9, 2015 at 9:40PM

mrsmajor: I really enjoy new forms, although I know of the diamante, I've never written one...but I'll have to try to do so...not in a contest though...there's so many forms to try...I've found some I really like most...The sonnets, especially the Petrarchan...I look forward to reading your poem...

November 9, 2015 at 10:57PM

Rubylou: I just wrote my first diamante as well. I will look for post. :)

November 10, 2015 at 6:14AM

I am Cat: Ok Patricia... the LyriCat is next ! ;)

November 10, 2015 at 8:05PM

patcelaw: Cat, the lyric cat is going to have to wait until my eyes are better.

November 11, 2015 at 7:09PM

As I think you are aware, I am bi-polar and had to have therapy several times when I need to be able to overcome breaks from reality. Two of those times, I lost some days the first time I lost 2 days and the second time I lost 4 days. I tell you this because I have sat in churches where pastors do not understand mental illness and think that a Christian should never have to avail themselves of mental health care and psychotherapist. I have had to fight the battle not only with pastors, but also with everyday people sitting in the congregation who would tell me if I was trusting God I would not have mental illness and could just move on without help. I usually say," Have you ever had a broken leg?" They might say, "yes." I then say, "did you had a cast put on it?" They say, "of course." I then say, "if you had been trusting God you could have walked on that leg without medical help." That pretty much ends the argument.
I had a wonderful pastor in CA who stood with me during my first 2 breaks.
That man and his wife were my constant friends through those difficult times.
Now I am probably more sane than half those in the congregations where I attend church.

I am Cat: You go girl! ;) (you most likely ARE) ;)

November 8, 2015 at 11:03AM

Linda Engel: I'm with you 100%. You know what you need to heal. And God is there with you.

November 8, 2015 at 1:26PM

mrsmajor: How sad it is, that many do not really understand what the Bible says...We are not promised all will be well as we live our lives...and there are those that do not understand that...God does say that we will never be left alone to bear all of our hardships...there is a satan, here, and it is his job, to turn as many of us away from God as possible...I know you are aware of this...just as there are men and woman of God here on earth, to encourage us...so are there satan's angels...Hold on to what you know to be the truth...If I had believed all those that said I was being punished for the negative things I had done in my life, I would not be here to post to you...I have been truly Blessed, through months, and yes years, of ill health...and yet here I am...I think I am here, to do the opposite of what many of the Churches have done...encourage, use my pen and my words, to be a witness for God's loving Kindness...I Pray you will never allow anyone to turn you away from the God You know....In Christian Love...Victoria

November 8, 2015 at 1:28PM

patcelaw: Thanks Cat, Lina and Victoria for the wonderfully thoughtful comments.

November 8, 2015 at 5:15PM

The following was written by a friend who read my poem 'God Uses Old People'

You will be fruitful in your old age, God says. And it's true. I like
the pictures you add to your poetry.

I am Cat: awww... that's so sweet! ;)

November 3, 2015 at 3:36PM

Cletus Hardiman: Better watch that "CAT." LOL I am teasing her now....she is an excellent writer! Cletus Hardiman

November 7, 2015 at 7:02PM

Scripture is filled with examples of men and women whom God used late in life, often with great impact - men and women who refused to use old age as an excuse to ignore what God wanted them to do.

Billy Graham

I want to explain that if I call you by the wrong name, my eyesight at this point is only 20/200 in the left eye and 20/80 in the right eye. I have to get shots in the left eye every month to hopefully help restore my vision.

mrsmajor: Don't worry, we are with you...i'm always Praying for you...call me anything that comes to mind...lol..everything except Old! Blessings!

October 23, 2015 at 6:41PM

patcelaw: One eye doc likened me to an old car with 100,000 miles on her and was apt to breakdown. Quite honestly I was a bit offended. My regular eye doc referred me to his favorite chocolate in a box of chocolates.

October 23, 2015 at 6:51PM

I am Cat: Do you have macular degeneration? One of my dearest friends, a photographer, has been taking shots for that... and recently had his vision checked. They were amazed that it's BETTER than 20/20! It seems to be BETTER than it was before the shots! I wish you all the best! My grandfather had it years ago, and didn't have the shots, but this seems to be new hope. (((big hugs))) Cat

October 23, 2015 at 9:50PM

mrsmajor: I'd prefer to be a favorite chocolate in that box too...Take Care!

October 23, 2015 at 10:43PM

patcelaw: Cat, yes I have macular degeneration, (the wet kind) and get shots for it. The latest bleed was caused by taking a medicine that is given for nerve pain and has a common side effect of ocular bleeding.

October 25, 2015 at 7:39PM

Serendipity!: I like all the warm and friendly responses your supporters are sending your way.

October 26, 2015 at 10:12AM

patcelaw: I can report today 10-27-15 that my vision is a tiny bit better. Any improvement is so welcome.

October 27, 2015 at 11:08AM

Even though I am writing again, it is still a struggle as my vision is off badly and I have to make my font very large to be able to write.

Serendipity!: Oh the things we will do in order to write!

October 2, 2015 at 1:12PM

It totally amazes me when I post a poem or story and think it is not so very well done, I get some great comments.

michaelcahill: It amazes me when I post something great and I get criticism. Hahaha!! Couldn't resit. :)) You shouldn't be surprised, you always write great stuff!

September 25, 2015 at 5:15PM

Just hang with me friends as my eyesight and the pain is still limiting me somewhat.

TAB_that's me: My prayers with you.

September 8, 2015 at 3:40PM

patcelaw: Thanks Teresa

September 8, 2015 at 10:13PM

On August 8th I had to go to the hospital because of severe back pain and can still be on the computer a few minutes each day. This is the 74th day I have had pain with only one day pain free. I have been in the hospital and rehab a total of 23 days since July 1. Please pray for me to get well.

TAB_that's me: my prayers are with you Patricia. take care.

August 28, 2015 at 8:58AM

Turtle... who?: My thoughts and prayers to you.

August 28, 2015 at 9:02AM

rama devi: Sending prayers and healing thoughts and vibes.

August 28, 2015 at 10:15AM

mrsmajor: My thoughts and Prayers for a full recovery, are with you...May your pain cease soon...

August 28, 2015 at 3:57PM

Rubylou: I'll pray for you. I have a draw to St. Jude.

August 28, 2015 at 6:39PM

Ginnygray: Patricia, I am lifting you up in prayer beginning the 28th of August every time I log in to Fanstory!

August 28, 2015 at 11:42PM

patcelaw: Thanks all for the nice comments.

August 29, 2015 at 7:16PM

I had computer problems for over a week. Computer now fixed and health is slowly getting better.

michaelcahill: What great news. Hopefully it just gets better and better!!

August 4, 2015 at 8:42PM

mrsmajor: Wonderful news...He said He'd never leave us alone, and would see us through even the hard times...God does not lie. Take good care of yourself, come back to us soon! Hugs!

August 4, 2015 at 10:16PM

TAB_that's me: That's great:)

August 5, 2015 at 12:41PM

MelB: Glad you are doing better. I am praying for you!

August 5, 2015 at 6:35PM

robina1978: So pleased to hear this, Patricia. Hugs, Ine

August 8, 2015 at 9:31AM

l.raven: HI Patricia, I just heard you weren't feeling well...but I am so glad to see you are starting to recover...so sorry you haven't felt well...and know what you are saying about computer problems...sigh..been there...please feel better...God Bless...Luff Linda xoo

August 8, 2015 at 5:12PM

patcelaw: One A8g. 8yh I had to go to the hospital for 4 days 6h4n to rehab for 13 days, still hurting and not ready to write for a bit.

August 24, 2015 at 7:00PM

Due to the pain I continue to experience I must take a break to get the back well.There is a bit of confusion about my back problems two doctors say I don't have a fracture yet another two say there is a fracture.

vapros: Am obvious draw. A diagnose-off may be required.

July 24, 2015 at 11:22PM

michaelcahill: My wife has a similar situation with her foot. When there are so many tiny bones involved it makes reading the x-rays very difficult. The healing process is the same though. So, she has to stay off it and let it heal and be careful not to injure it any further. Of course, the back is way more serious, but the idea is the same. Nothing worse than back pain. Hang in there. Prayers and good wishes.

July 25, 2015 at 2:24AM

angelface2: Patricia, I am sorry you are going through so much pain. Back pain is the worst, I think. Rest and let it heal. I will send prayers for you. Hope the doctors can come to the right conclusion. Miss Sally

July 25, 2015 at 4:13PM

mrsmajor: Patricia, I am so sorry to hear you are not doing well...Back pain is so hard to deal with...I actually had to go to a Pain Management Center, between Doctor visits Back pain seems to be one of the most difficult medical problems to deal with, so please rest and heal...My Prayers and well wishes are being sent to you...God's a mighty Doctor too...Hugs!

July 26, 2015 at 8:03AM

4hisglory: I pray the Lord will give the doctors wisdom to find the real problem. Better yet, I pray for a total healing! I had back problems until my sister bought us a new mattress and now I'm doing good most of the time. God bless! LaVonne

July 26, 2015 at 3:29PM

Have been home just over a week from the hospital, on pain meds and walking with a walker/ I hurt awfully badly. Just want the pain to go away.

michaelcahill: It just takes time. But it seems like someone slowed time down. Glad you're home though. On the road to recovery. Prayers. :)

July 16, 2015 at 9:43PM

mrsmajor: Yet you are here, He has been with you, giving you the strength to deal with the pain, I'm so glad you're home, hold on, for just a while longer...Remember we are all still Praying for you.....until you're back with us....Big Hugs, and Christian Love...

July 16, 2015 at 10:24PM

Mystic Angel 7777: You have to be patient and follow doctors orders. I bet if you write you will get so wrapped up in the joy of the process the pain will take a backseat for a bit. HUGS and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 18, 2015 at 5:44PM

This is Patricia's daughter. She will not be posting on fanstory for a least three weeks due to a medical problem. Not life threatening, however, she could use your prayers. Thanks.

evilynne: My prayers are certainly with your mom. Hope her recovery is speedy and she will be back with us soon.

July 8, 2015 at 10:56AM

michaelcahill: Prayers on the way. She'll be missed. Thanks for letting us know, we worry. :)

July 8, 2015 at 11:06AM

mrsmajor: She'll certainly be missed, but our Prayers will be right there with her...I hope she will get well very soon...Love and Hugs!

July 8, 2015 at 3:01PM

TAB_that's me: I was just wondering about her today. she'll be in my prayers. thanks for letting us know.

July 8, 2015 at 11:13PM

Ginnygray: My prayers and thoughts to you patcelaw! Will look for your speedy return! :)

July 16, 2015 at 10:13AM

I created a contest called Flying Saucers check it out. It is a format I created and when properly done will create Flying Saucer shapes.

We had a wonderful heavy shower of rain. Yippie I don't have to pay water company for water my lawn, got the water for free.

Amsterdam: I was talking with a community gardener in a corner garden , In Chicago, on the south west side... I was asking her about the rain barrels

May 26, 2015 at 10:32AM

Amsterdam: I told her that it is illegal to collect rain in Colorado... she said good thing we're not in Colorado ... I said no we're on the southwest side of Chicago ...

May 26, 2015 at 10:33AM

patcelaw: When I was a teen we lived in a home where rain water was collected for our household use.

May 26, 2015 at 10:10PM

Today 5-12-15 another of my poem was read on the international prayer program. The really neat part is God gets the praise, because my name is never mentioned. Each time one of the poems is read I am humbled beyond measure.

I am Cat: Congrats! ;)

May 12, 2015 at 4:13PM

patcelaw: Thanks I am Cat for the response

May 12, 2015 at 4:32PM

I am Cat: My pleasure! :)

May 12, 2015 at 7:41PM

michaelcahill: That's so cool to hear your own words spoken by someone over the airwaves. Imagine all the people listening and being enriched.

May 12, 2015 at 8:16PM

patcelaw: Thanks Michael for the lovely comment.

May 13, 2015 at 12:11AM

jules4jesus: praying my lovely friend

July 19, 2015 at 5:05AM

yesterday one of the many poems I have written was shared on an international radio prayer program.

The pastor that does the program calls me the poet laureate for the program.
I am very humbled by this term.

evilynne: I think that it is awesome tht your poems are being shared.

May 6, 2015 at 1:02PM

Margaret Snowdon: How wonderful, Pat - congratulations.

May 11, 2015 at 9:51AM