Your writing so often . . . I was going to say reduces me to tears, but it is only a reduction in the way a fine sauce is reduced to bring its full flavour forward, so instead I will say that your writing, including this beautiful elegy, this love . . . elevated me to tears. Thank you.
Patti you have done it again. As I look at the coming year I have been thinking about connections, seeing little moments that touch the soul, and kindness. And straight away this morning your have this wonderful line…
That joy shared does not cancel the need for joy that is specific.
We can all share holidays, sporting events, concerts and many other ways to connect. But when I read your article it really stood out is that I need to make sure that people and strangers in my life find joy that is specific. The world is good at erasing us… Just a part of a team… in a Facebook group… I am following you…
And once in a while we all need that specific joy. Like I thought of you today and what you have been doing. What power is there in the world that can match, I made some time to be with you. It can be in person, in a letter, a message. I want to celebrate what you are doing. Don’t we all want to be noticed a little bit.
and wow your line -
And I think about how easy it is, in life, to let people blur into the background noise of everything else that demands our attention.
How true this line rings. I think about that line from the movie “Family Man,” “I chose us!” Doomscrolling will have to wait. I have people to be with that were once lost in the background noise.
Thanks for the wonderful article about the lessons we learn.
My mom's birthday is the day after Christmas and these two days have always held hands, never ever celebrating one withkut then celebrating the other. I'm 53 and watching both of my parents age dramatically the last few years. As my mom's memory slips terrifyingly fast and dad's lungs harden terrifyingly slowly, I am trying hard to stay present to the gifts of today. They are here for the celebration of Christmas and for my mom's birthday. They are joyful days, though less boistrous than in years past. But I try to treasure these days, because I know they are coming to an end. Thank you for sharing your memories and traditions with us, Patti.
Your writing so often . . . I was going to say reduces me to tears, but it is only a reduction in the way a fine sauce is reduced to bring its full flavour forward, so instead I will say that your writing, including this beautiful elegy, this love . . . elevated me to tears. Thank you.
Beautiful as always Patti ❤️
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Happy birthday, Patti's dad
Merry Christmas, Patti
Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart with us
Happy Birthday Patti’s Dad!!!
Patti you have done it again. As I look at the coming year I have been thinking about connections, seeing little moments that touch the soul, and kindness. And straight away this morning your have this wonderful line…
That joy shared does not cancel the need for joy that is specific.
We can all share holidays, sporting events, concerts and many other ways to connect. But when I read your article it really stood out is that I need to make sure that people and strangers in my life find joy that is specific. The world is good at erasing us… Just a part of a team… in a Facebook group… I am following you…
And once in a while we all need that specific joy. Like I thought of you today and what you have been doing. What power is there in the world that can match, I made some time to be with you. It can be in person, in a letter, a message. I want to celebrate what you are doing. Don’t we all want to be noticed a little bit.
and wow your line -
And I think about how easy it is, in life, to let people blur into the background noise of everything else that demands our attention.
How true this line rings. I think about that line from the movie “Family Man,” “I chose us!” Doomscrolling will have to wait. I have people to be with that were once lost in the background noise.
Thanks for the wonderful article about the lessons we learn.
Merry Christmas
Beautiful, Patti. Your posts about family always touch me. Happy celestial birthday to your daddy, and merry Christmas to your family. ❤️
Love and Merry Christmas to you. 🎄
Happy Birthday, Patti’s Dad. ♥️🎁
My mom's birthday is the day after Christmas and these two days have always held hands, never ever celebrating one withkut then celebrating the other. I'm 53 and watching both of my parents age dramatically the last few years. As my mom's memory slips terrifyingly fast and dad's lungs harden terrifyingly slowly, I am trying hard to stay present to the gifts of today. They are here for the celebration of Christmas and for my mom's birthday. They are joyful days, though less boistrous than in years past. But I try to treasure these days, because I know they are coming to an end. Thank you for sharing your memories and traditions with us, Patti.
Merry Christmas
Happy birthday to your father, and may you have a Merry Christmas with your family.
As usual, Patti, I feel changed in a way beyond words. I pause and say to myself, "this matters."
It is stunning to see how much you look like your dad, Patti.
Rick
Oh Patti …💞