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Literary Reflections

Explore Patricia's writings

After being priced out of their rental in the Pacific Northwest, a French Canadian city girl and a rugged Texas-raised outdoor guide become caretakers of a two thousand acre ranch in the high country of southern Utah. True love is tested, but prevails, through a unique, exciting, hazardous, and wild adventure that this family of three will never forget.

This book is a compact collection of some of the best quotes from the charming and thoughtful, award winning cult 90's TV series, Northern Exposure. The author gives her own take on the show's shared wisdom and advice, discussing topics such as love and sex; to overcoming obstacles; to connecting with nature. There is something for every Northern Exposure fan in this compilation, as well as anyone open to a daily shot of inspiration. It's the kind of book you can open to any page and reflect over your morning coffee, or read it cover to cover, in one cozy Northern love-fest. And don't be surprised if you feel your emotions stir unexpectedly - as it often happens when watching Northern Exposure, because this author has a few insightful reflections of her own.

A Guide to releasing emotional clutter and creating a clean slate for the soul... The Freedom of Contentment helps the reader learn how to manage the stresses of everyday life. The author, a Certified Hypnotherapist, shares her own experiences and years of research to help readers see how one small daily choice of looking inside yourself can be a powerful and therapeutic key to bringing more joy into your life. This self-growth guide is easy to read and filled with ideas that are simple to follow. Patricia emphasizes that a regular practice of releasing emotions will open the path to letting go of unwanted habits. She offers tools and techniques that will create a positive ripple effect, making each day new, instead of repetitive. This is a book you will go back to again and again for reinforcement. The Freedom of Contentment helps you to define your goals, learn to accept and love yourself, as well as find and listen to your inner voice. A book filled with simple daily practices that will assist in opening the doors of opportunity in your life.

Sometimes we unexpectedly come across written words that turn out to be exactly what we need to hear that day. Like stumbling upon a rock cairn that guides us along a washed out trail. -Patricia