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I’m Patty Grasher. At 70, I’m still trying new things, writing stories, exploring close to home, hosting Northwest Book Talk, caring for someone I love, and figuring out what comes next. I write about books, creativity, caregiving, local adventures, and the unexpected turns that make this stage of life challenging.

Latest Posts By Patty Grasher

5 days ago

My Stay-at-Home Adventure: Writing a Cozy Mystery

As a full-time caregiver, it’s not that easy to slip away for a vacation or even slip out of the house for an hour or two but I have found I can take frequent breaks throughout the day to a lovely little inn on the Washington coast. Just a few quiet moments to smell the salty air and hear the seagulls arguing over who got the biggest crumb from a discarded…

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2 weeks ago

A Meal Kit Reminded Me That Cooking Can Still Be Fun

One day Jennifer (my husband Jon’s daughter) asked if she could come over to our house and make dinner for us. She sent me an image of the meal that she would cook. Learning that it would be from a meal kit intrigued me. I had read about home-service meal delivery services, but we had never tried them…

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3 weeks ago

When Doing It Yourself Is No Longer the Best Choice

My husband has always been a complete DYI person. Remodeling a couple of homes? Yep, did that. Build a 30×30 foot shop? Yep, did that. Rebuild an antique car by taking it down to nuts and bolts and putting it back together? A bit challenging, but yes, did that. Cleaning gutters, painting, indoor and…

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7 months ago

9 Fun Indoor Adventures to Beat the Winter Doldrums

If you are a bit tired of “Let it snow, let it snow” or “Raindrops keep falling on your head,” it might be time to bring some virtual sunshine into your day. Join me with a steaming cup of coffee or stir a bit of honey into a cup of tea and let’s get started on some fun indoor adventures…

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3 years ago

Create a Bucket List of Local Adventures for 2024

There are so many fun things to do right in your hometown that, if you are like me and keep putting them off, they never happen. So, how about creating a “Local Bucket list of Adventures”? Not only will it beat off the local humdrums and send them packing…

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