Hey, how’s it going? I’m Pat Marcello and I’ve written 10 books for publishers like ABC-Clio, Lucent, and Andrews-McMeel. I haven’t been writing for magazines or writing books for years, but I do write every day. I am a writer. And I have writerly thoughts all the time — some twisted, some normal. And so, I’d like to share a little of each with you. Enjoy!
Oh, the Anxiety!
I learned that I had lung cancer on September 5. It is now November 3 and only tomorrow will I learn of my fate. The anxiety is worse than the disease. I'm asymptomatic. But then, I realize that there are lots of older folks coming down here now. They need to hook up...
Waiting for Godot
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 with...
A Rude Awakening
I have had a very rude awakening since writing that last post. Let me tell you: