My blog Visionsfromtwocontinents started, December 11, 2017. That’s five years ago.Now it has a new, easier name, instead of writing visionsfromtwocontinents.blog, you can just look for patsysblog.com Back in 2017, a pandemic was something that only happened long ago, during WWI. In my book Visions from Two Continents: cover I published a letter my uncle Charlie wrote … Continue reading Renaming and Reorganization of my Blog
Memoir
Sneak peaks at my newest book, Getting Beyond, coming out in 2022.
HOME
A map of Wisconsin with Door Peninsula in red. Minneapolis is my home city, but HOME is Door County, WI. Not a city but a peninsula of small towns and preserved woods, surrounded by Lake Michigan. The picture featured on the blog is a arial view of Sturgeon Bay, one of the largest small towns … Continue reading HOME
The Jab
I got the jab, 9 weeks ago in Australia. It was AstraZeneca, the only vaccine then available in Australia. I wanted to be vaccinated before I caught my flight to the USA. We stopped by the local Clinic, they said, “The vaccine will be available after Easter break.” We called after Easter, still no vaccine. Some friends … Continue reading The Jab
A Widow’s Walk Alone – 2nd Hike Maggie
Walking with a gaggle of friends all alone. Friends from high school, friends from Door County, friends and family from Austin Texas, friends from England, and Germany, all were my virtual companions via Facebook as I hiked from Picnic Bay to Nelly Bay. ◦ Rhonda at the airbub Magnetic Villa Getaway, gave me detailed instructions … Continue reading A Widow’s Walk Alone – 2nd Hike Maggie
Traveling in Covid Queensland
Diary Tuesday 7/14/2020 Today was a long day getting away. Wearing a mask in the plane. Just a two hour flight from Brisbane to Townsville. All in Queensland. A Flight from cool to warm both still winter. This will be my third visit to Townsville. In 1999 my husband Bob, my son and I drove … Continue reading Traveling in Covid Queensland
Walking to Palm Grove
It is May 2020 and the Queensland government eased some social distancing restrictions. A neighbor, Lesley, and I planned a walk to a special spot at Long Timber. Lesley explained, “Wally’s Grandfather preserved these places, the gullies he said were a refuge, and the ridges with tall trees were the bank account. If times got … Continue reading Walking to Palm Grove
Writing at Long Timber
I think I Found a new desk here at Ewan creek. I’m in awe watching the ripples of the creek. The crow caws the sky is blue above the trees. I’m trying another spot. An old log moss grows in its cracks serves as a backbone for the iPad Still searching for the perfect position … Continue reading Writing at Long Timber
Back at Long Timber Again
As I helped Wally load the horses and gear up for competition I couldn’t help the tears that welled up in my eyes. Why am I feeling this way? Then I remembered the little girl who dreamed of riding a horse and taking it to the Minnesota State Fair. Dreams that were never realized since … Continue reading Back at Long Timber Again
Grief Grows
I left at home The memories so carefully stowed. Albums, children grown and flown Husband who understood My every whim Loved me, bumps, scars and all I look for family and friends To take me in their arms And love me as he did. There are none to be found … Continue reading Grief Grows
Women’s Writing Retreat at The Clearing Am I Pregnant Again?
My first child was overdue, and a c-section. her conception was an act of joy, a miracle that combined two sets of genes in love. Once conceived she grew on her own. All I needed to do was eat. My first book a mixture of events written on many pages did not write itself, in … Continue reading Women’s Writing Retreat at The Clearing Am I Pregnant Again?
Visions from Two Continents. 