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Kind Words
My itty bitty writing group and I have been busy sharing our new creations with the world, and it feels like a lot of work. I thought writing our books may have been the hard part, until we tried to honor and celebrate their existence.
Patricia Chaffee
Jun 171 min read


A story in a photo
On the way to my weekly visit to the ocean, I finally stopped at the side of the road to snap a photo of a spot that I’d been eyeing.
Patricia Chaffee
Jun 103 min read


Hitchin' a Ride
Synchronicity~ Two Hearts, One Spirit, a Forbidden Love is with me at all times. Not just in spirit, as there is no doubt about that, but I take a hard copy wherever I go. It’s become a companion...
Patricia Chaffee
May 243 min read


Be A Ripple
We are energized and given life by the Spirit that compels us to create. And then, when you do that, and if you choose to share it, a feeling of vulnerability is inevitable. No matter how beautiful, how masterfully crafted, or how extraordinary your creation is.
Patricia Chaffee
May 13 min read


Synchronicity has arrived
Today's post features a little snippet of Ch. 2 from Synchronicity.
Patricia Chaffee
Apr 251 min read


Synchronicity: Two Hearts, One Spirit, a Forbidden Love...available now
Synchronicity launches today on Amazon. An inspired romance navigating relationships of all kinds .
Patricia Chaffee
Apr 231 min read


An Easter Sunrise
My faith has always been a huge part of my life. So it is with the characters in my book, as they try to navigate a journey of love for God, the church, and each other.
Patricia Chaffee
Apr 201 min read


Limitations? Nah!!! Well, maybe a few…
I convinced Jim to go to what some say is the highest point on Cape Cod. Where the 30’ cobblestone Scargo Tower is hidden amongst the trees.
Patricia Chaffee
Apr 83 min read


Be courageous with your writing
Writing is a very vulnerable act, for sure. The vulnerability comes in stages, I think. First the writing and then the sharing...
Patricia Chaffee
Mar 312 min read


Update on Patience
A scant five days from my last post, my hydrangeas are flourishing. Go figure. So it can be with our writing.
Patricia Chaffee
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Patience, Time, and Tribes
Every day I look out my window or walk along the path leading to our front door, and find myself anxious for the spectacular unveiling of...
Patricia Chaffee
Jun 20, 20244 min read


The Importance of Balance
I consider myself one of the least disciplined people I know. It’s true. Even my seven-year-old grandson is disciplined enough to grab as...
Patricia Chaffee
Feb 17, 20243 min read


Aging, Playing & A Very Merry Christmas
“As we age our bodies get older but our souls get younger in a way…and more childlike.” ~Fr. Enrique Salvo What do you think? Do you...
Patricia Chaffee
Dec 19, 20233 min read


On PEACE and Thanksgiving
A few thoughts on peace, holidays, regret and Thanksgiving.
Patricia Chaffee
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Simplicity, solitude, and being selected
My I'm A Dune Shack poem was chosen for publishing in The Cape Cod Times.
Patricia Chaffee
Nov 18, 20232 min read


An Uber Surprise!
Blog post 10/31/23 When I found myself nudged toward something I’ll call “semi-retirement,” I wondered what that might look like. To be...
Patricia Chaffee
Nov 2, 20234 min read


Wondering where I've been? That makes two of us...
The last year (or two) has been, shall we say, enlightening. Lots of loss in so many different ways. As I journey toward what I want my...
Patricia Chaffee
Oct 17, 20233 min read


A newsletter for you...
My latest newsletter is out. Enjoy! https://shoutout.wix.com/so/7dOPrjUAa?languageTag=en
Patricia Chaffee
Feb 23, 20231 min read


Seeking wellness in a wounded world?
When I completed my training at Mercy By the Sea in 2010, to be a certified Spiritual Director, I never imagined that I would still be...
Patricia Chaffee
Feb 21, 20231 min read


Patricia Chaffee
Nov 18, 20220 min read
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