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Patry Francis
As my grandfather said: "No Kick."

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PUBLISHED: Feb.01.2007

What would you do if your best friend was murdered-and your teenaged son was accused of the crime? How far would you go to protect him? How many lies would you tell? Would you dare to admit the darkest truths-even to yourself? Jeanne Cross is an ordinary suburban wife and mother with a seemingly "perfect" life when Ali Mather arrives on the scene, breaking...

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Mar.08.2008 - 10:31 pm

GABE'S HAIRCUT

When he was growing up, my son, Gabe, always requested the same dinner on his birthday: lasagna and mashed potatoes. These days we skip the mashed potatoes, but still honor the...

Feb.13.2008 - 2:51 pm

ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER

Sunrise on my wild path! Originally uploaded by denis collette There are millions of blogs out there, and in my fascination with diaries of all kinds, I've probably...

Feb.06.2008 - 9:49 pm

THANK YOU, RED ROOM!

valentines day, originally uploaded by. The day before my first surgery I took a walk on the beach where I found a red stone like the one in the photo, and knew I had to have it....

Jan.16.2008 - 4:11 pm

Waiting Room

Yesterday, for the first time in weeks, I got dressed in real clothes: my too-big jeans and a sweater. I put on boots and make-up. I found out what the weather was like by feeling...

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Feb.22.2008 - 9:05 pm

In response to: My Secret: I Am Not A Scientist

One of the best things about

One of the best things about being a writer is that through stories, we get to live the lives we might have had.

Feb.06.2008 - 10:13 pm

In response to: Waiting Room

Love the quote from Wiesel...

I'm being treated at Mass General. When I'm fully recovered, I hope to give back a fraction of what given to me. My way...

Feb.06.2008 - 10:09 pm

In response to: Waiting Room

Every good thought is appreciated!

Thank you, Cheryl--

Feb.06.2008 - 10:08 pm

In response to: Waiting Room

Thank you for the incense...

and for your words. You are a beautiful soul, Belle Yang.

Feb.06.2008 - 10:03 pm

In response to: Waiting Room

Heightened gratitude...

Oh yes, that's it, isn't it? Thank you for your candle and for your words.

About Patry

I grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, a city known for its legendary boxers and its once proud heritage as "the shoe city of the world." Many of my ancestors spent time laboring in the now ghostly leather factories, including my father...

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Patry FrancisAs my grandfather said: "No Kick."

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Patry Francis
As my grandfather said: "No Kick."