Thank you so very much in sharing the love of your life with us. Truly a remarkable relationship with a wonderful person. Your love for life is an inspiration indeed!
Here’s somebody you might’ve known.
My grandmother had a trailer home in Marlboro. After my 4 year navy obligation as hospital corpsman, I spent some time with her. It was such a joy being in her presence and her 2 chihuahuas. Always found time for getting her hands into the dirt for the flowers. Margaret Labateau (sp?) was her name. A French orphan during WWll with a thick accent. Part of her appeal was to just hear her voice. A fortune teller through a deck of cards for grocery money and special occasions was her income source. Pretty good at it too. Many folks swore she had a gift. I like to believe she did. The local Catholic priest didn’t care for her much.
This was back in ‘78, and thought maybe, just maybe…
What a beautiful story. It is easy to see why you still can't quite let go and maybe it is just that for you she is still there at your side. It doesn't affect your love now for someone else. She would have wanted that for you I'm sure.
You are a brilliant writer, storyteller, and inspiration to us all. I'm sure Jane is smiling down from heaven with love and pride. Thank you for sharing this remarkable love story that life gifted you two.
Your Jane would be so proud of you Mr. Patterson! I have read your autobiography and it was wonderful! You've had an interesting life to say the least! I've read all of your books and I love them all! Continue with your great books!!
Reading it now. I'm just past the Woodstock and Fillmore East stories. Sounds like an amazing time to live in New York City. I landed in NYC in the late 70s. A different vibe altogether.
You sharing your grief in such a beautiful way helps (at least me) be able to deal with some longstanding losses. They say it gets easier but it really doesn’t. We just get better at dealing with the emotions and emptiness that we feel. And for me, anyway, find ways to fill those voids with more life and love. Thank you, sir!
Thank you for sharing this story with me..us. Your writing sucked me in without even trying. I believe that I will be reading your autobiography. 😊❤️✌🏻
A moving piece, thank you. By the way, Petito was my doc in the late 1980s, nice guy. Did you happen to know Sid Olson at JWT? He was creative director, Ford/Scott/Kodak. My substack column is entirely abt Olson.
This was beautiful and heart wrenching all at once. 💕
Thank you so very much in sharing the love of your life with us. Truly a remarkable relationship with a wonderful person. Your love for life is an inspiration indeed!
Here’s somebody you might’ve known.
My grandmother had a trailer home in Marlboro. After my 4 year navy obligation as hospital corpsman, I spent some time with her. It was such a joy being in her presence and her 2 chihuahuas. Always found time for getting her hands into the dirt for the flowers. Margaret Labateau (sp?) was her name. A French orphan during WWll with a thick accent. Part of her appeal was to just hear her voice. A fortune teller through a deck of cards for grocery money and special occasions was her income source. Pretty good at it too. Many folks swore she had a gift. I like to believe she did. The local Catholic priest didn’t care for her much.
This was back in ‘78, and thought maybe, just maybe…
Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts and emotions about your Jane. 💜
Enjoying the format & content. I love that you have f*ckity f*ckity golf balls. Lol 😂
What a beautiful story. It is easy to see why you still can't quite let go and maybe it is just that for you she is still there at your side. It doesn't affect your love now for someone else. She would have wanted that for you I'm sure.
If you can spare one I’d love a chewed pencil 😉
You are a brilliant writer, storyteller, and inspiration to us all. I'm sure Jane is smiling down from heaven with love and pride. Thank you for sharing this remarkable love story that life gifted you two.
Thank you. So poignant and beautiful. I was so drawn in the story.
Your story about Jane brought me to tears. I have enjoyed reading your books since the beginning of time. Will definitely buy this one too.
Your Jane would be so proud of you Mr. Patterson! I have read your autobiography and it was wonderful! You've had an interesting life to say the least! I've read all of your books and I love them all! Continue with your great books!!
Jane would be proud of the prolific and poetic writer you have become. I’m looking forward to reading more of your stories! ❤️🩹
My sister died of a glioblastoma at 32 while I was at JWT. Maybe that's why we connected easily. Not sure I ever told you that. Glad you wrote this.
Reading it now. I'm just past the Woodstock and Fillmore East stories. Sounds like an amazing time to live in New York City. I landed in NYC in the late 70s. A different vibe altogether.
You sharing your grief in such a beautiful way helps (at least me) be able to deal with some longstanding losses. They say it gets easier but it really doesn’t. We just get better at dealing with the emotions and emptiness that we feel. And for me, anyway, find ways to fill those voids with more life and love. Thank you, sir!
Thank you for sharing this story with me..us. Your writing sucked me in without even trying. I believe that I will be reading your autobiography. 😊❤️✌🏻
A moving piece, thank you. By the way, Petito was my doc in the late 1980s, nice guy. Did you happen to know Sid Olson at JWT? He was creative director, Ford/Scott/Kodak. My substack column is entirely abt Olson.
Beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing.