Tag Archives: death

death at the dance

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Michael Patton

Years ago, I was sitting at a dance, listening to an Eric Clapton song… …when the woman next to me—a stranger—remarked on the life of that fine guitarist. I forget exactly what she said, but I do recall my response: … Continue reading →

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grieving the loss of the man who told me to feel my grief

Posted on December 12, 2021 by Michael Patton

His most famous, and most controversial, work was Iron John, which made the case that American men had grown soft and feminized. It made him a cultural phenomenon. – from the New York Times obituary for Robert Bly That obituary … Continue reading →

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fable of the woman who died happy

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Michael Patton

When the authorities demanded to know if she was indeed the notorious revolutionary… …“Betty” narrowed her blue eyes at them and said, “Can’t you see that I am?” The fact was, except for those eyes, she bore little resemblance to … Continue reading →