

The Power of Yes – June Column
The first rule of improvisational comedy is to say “yes.” The second rule is to add “and.” So, no matter what your …

Pie Crust Perfection – May column
I’ve been on a quest for the perfect pie crust for a very long time. The one I grew up with was …

Otherwise and the Sacred Ordinary – April 2017 column
“It might have been otherwise” is a line from a poem that reminds me how important it is to appreciate the ordinary. …

Meals and Memories – Column for March 2017
Some meals leave an impression on us. It may be because of the food, the company or the circumstances. I still remember …

The Inside Out – February 2017 Column
At the Tallgrass Writing Workshop last year in Emporia, Kansas, author Max McCoy said, “Write from the inside out,” during his presentation …

Doing Things that Scare Us – January 2017 Cook’s Library with Patsy column
We should do things that scare us. When we are uncomfortable we have a chance to grow. If we keep doing the …

Newsletter – December 2016
A Season of Gentleness Thanks for subscribing to the Cook’s Library with Patsy newsletter. The column is online at cookslibrarywithpatsy.com. I hope you’ll …

A Season of Gentleness – December 2016 Column
The Christmas season is a time when people are often a little extra kind and I love that. I hope we can …