1) being with family, even though most of them are hard of hearing, so I have to shout which makes me feel guilty, somehow mean, loud and crass. But hey, they're still here to yell at; that's what counts.
2) the gawden state is warm and the snow is melting fast
3) deli for dinner on Christmas Eve
4) deli for breakfast on Christmas Day?
5) the ability to take hundreds of photos -- thank you Daryl. I haven't broken it yet.
6) being with people who actually think Missy's cute because it reminds me that Missy's cute.
7) getting seven hours of sleep because my parents live on a dead end street
8) another safe holiday trip down the NY Thruway without calamity (5 hours of fog and rain, but no calamity, well not for me. I saw some bad shit.)
9) the flash drive that I accidentally(?) left at home, which means no syllabus work for me until after New Years
10) having a blog so I can wish you all Happy Holidays
wouldn't it be nice if mine weren't parked in the snow?
yikes
My Pops, Vinnie Murphy
who'd a thought 97 could be so cute!
the Moms, aka Catherine Murphy
is my mama adorable, or what?
Mark Doty
Portland Santacon
Manda and me on Thanksgiving
trying not to crack up too much. I gotta say I love my family.
It won't look like this
He da man, oh yeah!
too bad his last book sucked
This?
Or This?
You decide
Better Days
My hero
She's cute, but she's nuts!
nice segueway, huh?
My Hero
I am
- Patricia Murphy, a resident of
- the Village of Clinton, New York, United States
- I'm a college writing teacher and graduate of Idaho State University's soon-to-be-defunct Doctor of Arts Program. I write poetry and read it sometimes at local venues. I like nice people, no matter what their age, race, orientation, whatevah. I don't want to embarrass anyone, but I have the most wonderful boyfriend in the world.
Yeah, this guy wasn't there
Astroland
Utica Erie Canal Fall
This is what I have to look forward to
Utica Winter
And then this . . .
Gotta Love Summer!
chillin' at D's house, minus the glasses
Jeez!
Can you believe I gave birth to these two?
Clinton, NY
town square
2 comments:
Merry Christmas Dr. murphy!
How long are you in New Joisy?
We want to know how long you are in Joisy as well... maybe coffee?
I think I will add some reasons why I love christmas too.
1) We made it to NY alive, and I only got a gash on my head from a kid swinging an ice scraper in the process.
2)People at church on christmas eve always surprise me.
3)I am reminded that Nick is amazing by everyone for DAYS.
4)Seeing people's faces as we shock and awe them is always great. (this years 46" TV was a big hit and got a "it can't be" from my mother)
5) The aftermath of gift giving is hilarious to say the least. I swear we don't talk to each other till dinner cause we are so wrapped up in our stuff.
6) Even with the new addition this year of "unwelcome" guests, dinner went off without a hitch and there was only on angry person... and she was cooking.
7)It is 100% ok on the day after Christmas to eat a "leftover" sandwich.
8) I officially had a reason for spending 10+ hours in the kitchen making junk food. And people were very appreciative.
9)It is the one time of year I don't mind spending all day with Nick's family.
10)I get to see Nick's face as he opens gifts that he surely knew he was getting before he opened them, however I think he tells me he didn't know to make me happy and I am cool with that.
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