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!
Talk About Complications!

Talk About Complications!

So, I saw the surgeon last week. Nice guy, and he did his internship and residency at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh. Since my husband and I were born and raised there, that was a little comforting. Pittsburgh is UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers)...

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Oh, the Anxiety!

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...

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Waiting for Godot

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...

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