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Posted on April 1, 2012 by Patricia
Here’s a funny April Fool’s story I wrote a few years ago. I like to share it each year on April Fool’s Day. Here’s the link: What’s In A Name Enjoy!
Posted on March 29, 2012 by Patricia
I’ve met a wise health professional who shares small bits of wisdom every time I see him. His kindest words to me were that I think from my heart, and not from my mind (like most people). This kind of … Continue reading →
Posted on February 17, 2012 by Patricia
The Penguins are coming to the Calgary Zoo. The last time I saw penguins in real life was at the Montréal Biodôme. It was quite an experience. When I wrote the book Little Blue Penguin, I never knew that a … Continue reading →
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Posted on January 31, 2012 by Patricia
With the ocean as my view I ponder life with renew The pleasures it has brought The pain it has wrought The times of sorrow and dismay A life of play Gentle breeze tickles my legs The ocean crashing its … Continue reading →
Posted on January 24, 2012 by Patricia
While I was in Maui, I did some journal writing. Enjoy! Today I am the explorer seeing a different life, wanting to spread my wings and fly over the ocean. Today I shall be a seagull allowing the wind to … Continue reading →
Posted on December 2, 2011 by Patricia
A heartwarming children’s story by Patricia L. Atchison (ages 8 & up) Dr. Peterson reached for a small plastic heart mounted on a rod stuck in a piece of faded chipboard. He bumped it. The heart fell off its perch … Continue reading →
Posted on November 25, 2011 by Patricia
What Do Teens Look For In A Good Book? In my blog, aboutwritingandpublishing, I recently wrote about using profanity in stories. I have a moral obligation to my readers, especially when they are young adults and teens, to the type … Continue reading →
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Posted on November 15, 2011 by Patricia
Our lives go in circles or what I like to think of as spirals – up and down movements. The cycles have to do with the things we do in our lives, what we feel, how we react, and events … Continue reading →
Posted on November 1, 2011 by Patricia
The men grunt as they off load the ATV’s from the trailer. “Urrrgh, Urrrgh.” You know the ‘Tim Taylor Tool Man’ grunt. The kids are squealing with exuberance while playing Kick the Can in the semi-dark. The women are readying … Continue reading →
Posted on September 9, 2011 by Patricia
I had the opportunity to participate in the 3-Day novel Contest this past Labour Day weekend, September 3 to 5, 2011. It was a choice I made, something I’ve always considered doing, but until this year never had the chance. … Continue reading →