PassportDreams
There are places I remember. Places that are real and places in my mind. But, the places I am experiencing–in the moment–are in the pages that will follow.
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New & Past Adventures~
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Halloween ’26: revisiting Spirit photographs
True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen. ~~Francois de La Rochefoucauld I’m not sure why it is that every year when the leaves turn crimson and yellow and deep scarlet, and the clouds linger over Cemetery Hill, and the Susquehanna River turns a particular shade of olive, and the…
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Halloween ’26: Animism and the ghost of King
[Spectral animal of some kind. Source: Safari search.] When old Blue died he died so hard He shook the ground in my backyard We lowered him down with a golden chain And every link we called his name Bye bye Blue You good dog you Bye bye Blue You good dog you ~~Roger McGuinn “Old…
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Halloween ’26: Tor & the mask
[Film poster for Plan 9. Source: Safari search.] Visits? That would indicate visitors. ~~Air Force officer And remember, my friends, future events such as these will affect you in the future. ~~Criswell I can not tell you how much I love the film, Plan 9 From Outer Space. It has all the hallmarks of classic…
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The worm in my cellar
[Source: Google search.] Check the worm. ~~My father commenting to my older brother, Chris on any given winter evening in the 1950s and 70s. For many years I lived with a worm in the cellar of my family home. But I feel confident that it’s not the kind of worm that you are imagining, my…
About Me
My given Name is Patrick
I am an author of both fiction and non-fiction. There are five books out there with my name on them. I am also an active blogger, sharing my interests and musings on a wide range of topics–some whimsical and some melancholy–it’s my Dark Irish Nature.
I am also a photographer and one who suffers from a bad case of Wanderlust. This site is where I will share my thoughts and travels.
