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For The Love of Blogs Introduces:
Wow! Where do I begin? Silly question, I know; at the beginning is usually the best place but life takes so many twists and turns that it’s sometimes difficult to find your way back to square one.
For starters, my name is Patty, named, in a way, after my late mother, Mary Patricia.
She despised Mary and instead called herself Pat. I came along and became Little Patty…which I hated! My blogging handle is Slidecutter; not as ominous as it sounds, mind you; the term slide cutting is a form of precision hair texturizing and I'm a Hairstylist. Feel better now?
My blog, Another cookie, please!, is based on memoirs, of the same name, that I started writing before my mother’s death from Alzheimer’s disease. I share episodes of my mother’s life, which severely affected my own childhood, and, at times, the subject matter is dark. I’ve always felt that only a select audience can identify with and lend validation to a survivor who becomes a caregiver for their abusive parent. Blogging allows me the opportunity to ramble on about the happier chapters of life, of being a mother and grandmother, while coloring my words with sarcastic crayons when necessary.
I am very sarcastic; that trait is a defense mechanism which has steered me through some rough seas over the years. Apart from working six days a week, I do have my passions; cooking, photography, decorating, knitting, crafting, antiquing and shooting. Yes, shooting; I’m a certified NRA Pistol Instructor who caters to teaching women the fun, and safety, of shooting sports.
You can find me at Another Cookie Please
Now that I am here, allow me to send a big Hello to all my fellow-bloggers along with a very special wink to someone who has been an absolute inspiration with her marvelous writings; a long-time friend who pushed my Just Do It button, encouraging me to take the blog-plunge! Oh, I am sorry, who is she you wonder? Her name is Kelli and she is right here on FTLOB!
Do take some time to read about her life and enjoy her out-of-the-box perspective on raising children, dealing with family, personal demons and ghosts! Yes, I said ghosts!
Meanwhile, I am in awe here; so many outstanding Blogs that encompass a myriad of fabulous subjects and, I will admit, that I wasn't sure there was a place for me to share my stories. Other blog sites deal mainly with motherhood, crafts, cooking and the lighter side of life; my writings tiptoe in and out of those subjects. Until I landed on For the Love of Blogs there wasn't a comfortable niche for me to nestle into; once I found The Random Blog category, I felt right at home! Comments are very welcome and I look forward to your feedback; don't hold back, tell me how you really feel!
Now I'm ready to kick my Ferragamo’s off and sit by the fire and write but I've managed to drop my Button!
It is right down there, would love if you picked it up and passed it around.
Thanks so much!
Now I'm ready to kick my Ferragamo’s off and sit by the fire and write but I've managed to drop my Button!
It is right down there, would love if you picked it up and passed it around.
Thanks so much!
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It wasn't til years later (as in last year, she died in 2002) that my dad said that for the last couple months, she had NO idea who I was when she looked at my picture in her nursing home room.
That hurt deeply, knowing that she basically raised me as a teen for the majority, after my mom died in 1989.
I'm already a follower, and certainly look forward to more posts in the future...Patty. (=
I hope you all have time to check out Another Cookie Please and get to know Patty.
The foundation of my writings are based on my caregiving experiences in dealing with my mother's dementia; that same role is played by those with a special needs child or a mentally or physically-challenged adult. My hope is to open a little door of understanding for each caring spirit out there to let them know they aren't alone and maybe..to make them laugh a little..mostly to send them some love!
Again, thank you all for the wonderful welcome; my door is always open so please visit often!