Patricia Harrelson

My grandsons, Leon and Aliou, watch as Barak Obama is declared President-elect of the United States of America.

Friday is my favorite day of the week. I’ve survived the overwhelming fatigue I always feel by the end of a Thursday. I wake refreshed and ready for the fluidity of the day which often starts with blogging after which … Continue reading

Die hard theater-goers at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival must be willing to deal with weather if they are to watch productions in the outdoor Elizabethan theater. In the summer that might mean baking heat, but in October it is sure … Continue reading

I must admit that a long line of people stretching away from a book signing table can sure make a writer feel like an author! Beyond that snaking line, Book Launch Day was amazing in so many ways. The gathering … Continue reading

Cindy and I keep a pretty tidy house, but over the past few weeks things have gotten out of control. When we came home from our respective day’s work yesterday, what we saw was pretty intolerable: piles of unread newspapers, … Continue reading

We have two black cats! Ebby came with her litter mate Idgy who disappeared when the two were a year old. Idgy was always the more playful and fun kitty while Ebby was aloof and full of claw. She is … Continue reading

For four days, we mixed a few teenagers with technology and took them to Southern California to find ourselves in another world. After picking up Brittany in Oakhurst, we headed to UCLA to get Sabrina from softball camp. That’s when … Continue reading

I took a little side-trip during Athan’s birthday trip to which he’d invited his cousin Huck. My car was badly in need of washing, so I stopped at the car wash on the way to our luncheon and visit at … Continue reading

Yesterday I was the designated driver on Andrea’s annual winetasting trip to Amador County. This trip is a family affair that normally takes place in June near Andrea’s birthday but was postponed until July as we were waiting for Clare’s … Continue reading

Clare Olivia was born at home on July 8, her great-grandpa Stasiu’s birthday (87 years ago). she weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches. Dearma is leaving momentarily to lend a hand with the household’s morning routine. … Continue reading