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Tag: pain

An Unsent Letter

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| Letters

I just came across this e-mail to Diane, which apparently was never sent. I believe Patrick dictated it on his phone, then left it unedited in the Drafts folder of his mail box. It was dated just ten days before his death, 12 April 2017. I started trying to edit it a little, just putting […]

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I’m Looking Forward to the Big Sleep (with Transcription)

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| Patrick, Recordings

Transcription of the recording posted earlier. I’ll delete the old one later since I can embed the audio file here. Patrick: I’m kind of looking forward to the big sleep, I have to say. JP: But not yet. Patrick: Give it one more chance. But the oblivion of sleep is the best part of the […]

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Another Short Conversation

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| Patrick, Patrick's Family, Recordings

A short recording (25 Mar ’17)  in which you can tell Patrick’s pain is clearly getting to him, yet he still shows his sense of humor. John: Any interesting stories or any practical things you want to …? Patrick: I’ll have to try to… I can’t think. Let’s see. JPI’m the son of Patrick of […]

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I’ve Had Enough Of This

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| Patrick, Recordings

Here’s a recording with Patrick less than a month before he died. His pain is evident in his voice. I’ve included a transcription below. PM: … or I can send them [paintings and drawings] to you I guess … PatrickPatrick Meadows 1934 – 2017. patrick-meadows.com

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Thursday (Letter to Family of 23 March 2017)

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| E-mail to Family

This is a letter I wrote to my family on 23 March 2017. Today was another full day and I’ve not had a moment to myself except for that time during my brief walk. Hope you understand my delay in response. He was in a lot of pain getting up this morning, but eventually his […]

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