Category Archives: Stories from the heart

Reflections on 2017: Part 1… Comparing Christmas to Other American Holidays

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

When New Years rolls around little time has probably been spent relaxing since mid November. Beside day-to-day living and working at jobs outside the home, hours have been spent on special planning for Thanksgiving. Then the Christmas season swings into … Continue reading →

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There is Never an Upside to Recreational Drug Use

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

The Negative Impact of Drugs outweigh the revenue they bring to a community. Here are two stories that make that point, and these stories are repeated time and time again, all across America. Recently I was made aware that 10 … Continue reading →

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Thoughts For A Newly Diagnosed Person With Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I think by the time a person receives their diagnosis of being bipolar they might be feeling overwhelmed. Figuring out what has been the cause of their experiences can be a relief, but there must be a million questions exploding … Continue reading →

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BIPOLAR EPISODE IN REAL TIME : Right now!

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

Originally posted on AHUELON NEWS JOURNAL:
Yes I am in the mist of an episode right this minute. I have been manic most of the last few days. This blog will probably not be my best writing, because I am…

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Possitive Parenting Is Full Of Common Sense Choices

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Parenting is the most important job in the world, in my opinion. Parents are presented with a little person with a brain that is like an empty sponge, ready to learn through their experiences. No instruction book comes with the … 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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Parenting Has An Expiration Date

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

I see parenting as having four phases in guiding children to becoming succesful adults. I call phase one, THE FOUNDATION, phase two, EXPLORATION, phase three, REBELLION AND SEPARATION, and phase four, LETTING GO. The last phase is the time parenting … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS THE REAL COST OF BULLYING CHILDREN

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

I wrote this a number of years ago and the message rings true today as well. I think bullying could be why some kids turn to drugs and end up overdosing. I think juvenile suicide is often linked to being … Continue reading →

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BIPOLAR EPISODE IN REAL TIME : Right now!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Martha (Marty) Dickson Patterson

Yes I am in the mist of an episode right this minute. I have been manic most of the last few days. This blog will probably not be my best writing, because I am having problems focusing and organizing my … Continue reading →

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