by Pat Marcello | Oct 30, 2025 | Pat Life, Uncategorized
The literary among you may recognize the title of Samuel Beckett’s play of the same name — Waiting for Godot. The wonderfully written play involves two main characters spending their days waiting for someone named Godot, who they believe will provide them...
by Pat Marcello | Oct 16, 2025 | Blogging, Pat Life, Writing
I know, I know.. I promised more, but well… I have had a very rude awakening since writing that last post. Let me tell you: I did my normal PCP (primary care physician) visit in July. I’ve always had a bad time taking statins. They give me hives or make me...
by Pat Marcello | Sep 22, 2025 | Pat Life, Writing
I have been writing professionally for more than 30 years. Sold my first short story in 1995 to a Christian magazine, and got a $75 check! Why was that important? Because my mother didn’t think I’d make any money from a creative profession. I really wanted...
by Pat Marcello | May 9, 2022 | Uncategorized, Writing
So… Quora automatically rejected this post. Hmm… Something screwy there because there’s nothing to be alarmed about. I just want new freelancers to learn some basics. Here you go: I was a freelancer for years. I made most of the mistakes in the...
by Pat Marcello | Apr 19, 2017 | Pat Life, Writing
OK, so in my last post, we established something I hate to admit — I’m on the road to old. In some ways that totally sucks, but in others, it’s amazing! Though our bodies get older, our brains (barring any debilitating disease), continue to grow. My...
