Patty Ihm
Darkness and Light
My mom sent a photo. It’s hard even to think of my parents as senior citizens, though I am nearly one myself. The image shows...
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Patty Ihm
- Mar 13, 2019
- 4 min
Raccoon Vs. Chicken Vs. Me
As far as I could see, the gravel road stretched into the expanse of the dreary midday. The road seemed to lead to nowhere, but I felt as...
Patty Ihm
- Jul 13, 2018
- 3 min
Sunsets and Storms
“How long do you think I’ll last? I mean, when do you think I am going to die?” Ethan’s questions still sometimes catch me a bit off...
Patty Ihm
- Jun 23, 2018
- 4 min
Mirrors and Empty Containers
Maybe he didn’t intend to leave it here, but I’m happy that he did. The whole kitchen fills with the smell of good coffee, because it’s...
Patty Ihm
- Jun 5, 2017
- 3 min
Impatient
But there really aren’t any directions, at least not any reliable ones. I thought things were better, but then it comes screaming back....
Patty Ihm
- Mar 3, 2017
- 4 min
What’s In Your Egg Basket?
Something happened. Something went wrong, or maybe it didn’t. Words that interrupted my idle thoughts as I stood at the kitchen sink, ...
Patty Ihm
- Dec 27, 2016
- 3 min
Eggs in Winter
This Christmas season, there has been so much good. As I stare at the beautiful plate of sugary goodness: peppermint bark, frosted...
Patty Ihm
- Oct 19, 2016
- 3 min
There’s a Chicken in My Car: October Baseball and Other Rarities
She wanted to know what she should bake; she was taking suggestions via Facebook. My friend Chrissy is a self-proclaimed therapeutic...
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