Patti Aro

Being Human

Being Grandpa Aro

I have always thought my Dad was made for Grandparenthood.

Farewell

“There are three food groups,” he used to say, “Beef, Salt, and Milk!”

On The 20th Anniversary of 9/11

"I'm OK if they're OK"

Kids

Shook

Sometimes I see one of my children, and I am gobsmacked

Pandemic

Grateful

I could strike up a conversation, but that seems counter productive.

Being Human

Lonely Season

What am I missing most?

Personal

Being Alright

I did not know how I would survive.

Being Human

Stardust and Old Dogs

I did NOT like being beaten by kindergarten poop.

Pandemic

New Normal

When this is over, I am not sure I want to go back to Normal.

Being Human

Mid Life

It's just that I'm not certain that I'm doing it right, this life.

Being Human

Stand up

We are done with waiting and hoping.

Brooklyn

Our First House

Brooklyn will always be part of my story.

Being Human

Identity Crisis

I have a confession. That's not me.

Kids

When Bugs Attack!

"Next time, this guy can have a toilet paper swing!"

Love

Perspective

This gave me a little shiver.

Kids

Sunset in the Hidden Forest

So we packed our bag filled with stuffed dogs and toy swords and off we all went.

Being Human

A Love Letter to the President

If the Obamas had a theme song, I would download it.

Kids

Conspiracy Theory

It seems so obvious now, yet shocking.

Kids

It's Not Ricky Ricardo

Lucy never warned me that this could happen.

Brooklyn

Fluffy Grenade Launcher

My step dad was really into Doberman Pincers. Though none of our dogs was the least bit aggressive, it was fun to walk them, because people were afraid. It was

Love

Perhaps

It was something good.

Love

All the Little Ones

There were movies and games in the children’s lounge. And lollipops.

Love

Taking the Cake

We are not cake people.

Love

How Many Bridesmaids Does it Take...

From this picture, you can probably guess why.

Love

Sneaking Away from the Wedding Nazi

“No more pictures. You have to go upstairs.”