Black Widows
A poem by Patrick, referencing his mom.
Tag: Little Grandmother
It’s What’s Inside and What Happens Between You
Patrick begins this 2011 recording with thoughts of how to tell his life story and finishes with the way his mom encountered her husband’s mistress. A maroon 1946 Ford is also mentioned. JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.
What a Charmed Life for You!
Patrick saved this letter from his sister Sue dated 30 Sep 1993. How long ago it all seems now. Most of it will be interesting only to family and genealogists but some of you may appreciate it. JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.
More Photo History of Patrick’s Family
In addition to the letter I received from Little Grandmother (Patrick’s mom), I found this collection in one of his envelopes. They provide a glimpse into Patrick’s West Virginia roots. JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.
Letter and Pictures from Little Grandmother
I came across this letter from Little Grandmother (Patrick’s mom) while going through some really old boxes of papers. I think it was circa 1991 or ’92 based on the dates of the documents around it. JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.
Letters from Mom
Here is a collection of letters from Little Grandmother (Patrick’s mom) to Patrick. She had lovely handwriting. I’m not sure when he scanned these, but they were obviously important (or at least interesting) to him. NOTE: These letters are attached as a PDF file (11 pages), almost 48 MB in size, so you may choose […]
Conversation about Meeting Donna
Here’s a transcription of a conversation between Patrick and JP on 16 Nov 2011 at a restaurant. Originally the audio file was too large to post here, but now [19 Sep 2021] it’s available below. JD: Well Donna was seventeen, right? I think, she went to school … PM: When was she born? I don’t […]
You’re Very Brave to Go on Living Alone
Here’s a newsy letter from Patrick to his mother dated 21 April 1993, written shortly after her second husband passed away. JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.