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I'm sitting here grinning, for several reasons.
posted by
TAPS.
on June 3, 2015 at 10:11 PM
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Pat
Yes, I used to know this woman and I love it when she shows herself in her writing. I don't know why you aren't out there on the stands, with book after book from the "best" lists under your belt. I always enjoy your stories, but it is this unveiling of these layers of the onion that are always the "bestest".
posted by
Krisles
on June 1, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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Great writing, Pat. It is like I'm sitting with you at the kitchen table, having a coffee, and listening to some of your life story. Fascinating writer you are!
posted by
adnohr
on June 1, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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Pat
This is one of these posts which touch me in a way that make it almost impossible for me to respond in the few words usually devoted to comments. So I shall simply give you a 
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posted by
Nautikos
on June 1, 2015 at 1:42 PM
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A superb write, and one that takes a person way way back to difficult times. I was supposed to lie there and think of the Queen!
More please...Oh please write some more.
posted by
Kabu
on June 1, 2015 at 7:58 AM
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PatB
Wowie, that brought up a lot of sad memories of life and I was the drunken bum. Finally aftr 20 years of marriage, the last ten sober.I filed the divorce papers on myself really, she got a priest for a beau staying at our place when I was away.Wonderful writer you are love.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 1, 2015 at 7:55 AM
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Sounds too real Pat, the fate of many one assumes. You can splash the canvas when you write.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 1, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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