Category Archives: Friendship

“Paper Tigers” Do Not Make Good Candidates For Friendships

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The paper  tigers I speak of are people with varying degrees of Narcissistic Personally Disorder.  A Paper Tiger is usually someone who appears threatening,  but is ineffective when they are found out. I have known three who I have considered, … Continue reading →

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Small Acts Of Kindnesses Are Needed Beyond Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

For some reason the Christmas season brings out our giving spirit and a feeling of altruism. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could incorporate that spirit of giving year around? I think it  would be a wonderful idea if everyone … Continue reading →

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I See You

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Originally posted on A Mind Divided:
Sometimes it takes a shock to wake up. Yesterday I was slapped into a deeper appreciation for all the kind, generous and courageous people in my life.  I see you, and I’m so very…

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Can Teachers Become Friends?

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The transition of a teacher-student relationship to one of friendship is sometimes tricky to accomplish. Both have complex parts. I see Teacher’s  as having a special kind of power that is not a part of a healthy and productive friendship. … Continue reading →

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How Do We Spot Problems And Conquer Suicide?

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I recently read about a businessman and politician in AZ who committed suicide this week. He was only in his mid 50’s. I felt compelled to write about depression and suicide after reading about his death. Here is what I … Continue reading →

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Memories Of My Father…Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The more I thought about my dad this past Fathers Day the more stories of his life  flooding my thoughts. I must not let them go unrecorded, because I have two great-grand children and another little guy due in August, … Continue reading →

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An Accidental Encounter Showed Me A Glimpse Of A Steller Friendship

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I had just finished writing a blog on friendship and was ready to publish, when I got the urge to take a break, so I jumped in my car and headed to a local park for some sunshine and “fresh … Continue reading →

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REWARDS OF BEING AWAKE & AWARE

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Intuition is the result of being in the moment and being tuned in to what is happening. Words that come to mind are feelings, gut reactions, hunches, perception, ESP, instinct,  and  having a sixth sense. I think it could  be … Continue reading →

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Elephants Can Muck Up Relationships

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

“Elephants” are just unresolved issues that can easily be solved when they are in their infancy and  not ignored. Here is my take on dealing with these rascals, in what I call, “Relationship 101”.   I think this lesson can … Continue reading →

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