Archive - Pat Willard Stories

My Obsession With Chickens

A late August entry that family and friends may tell you there's no profit in reading. But they are very wrong.

Aug 21 •

A Lazy Girl's Guide to a Plum, Blueberry, and Lemon Curd Tart

A shameless shortcut to a fabulous summer dessert and the discovery of a fine weed.

Aug 2 •

July 2025

Bored girls on a summer day go looking for something to do.

Jul 29 •

Rescuing Esther Williams

A sudden, strange turn of events salvaged by a swimming beauty.

Jul 17 •

Medieval Political Silliness and Helpful Cures for Our Modern Times

A visit from artists Arthur Pendragon and St. Hildegard of Bingen.

Jul 12 •

Reading Mr. Lincoln Today

Celebrate the day when our country regained its union and bake an American tart.

Jul 3 •

To Health and Heart This July 4th Weekend!

Timely advice for America Eats! from Vitality Vibe

Jul 1 •

June 2025

The George Switzer Finishing School for Wayward Boys

Or how my sons became the well-rounded, excellent men they are today.

Jun 26 •

Our Brilliant Endeavor

May we do it again.

Jun 19 •

My Dad and Saul

How to fight the good fight.

Jun 14 •

The Missing Piece of the Story

The philistine in a work of art.

Jun 12 •

The life they lead while waiting for their owners to come home.

Jun 5 •

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