Patty Mancini

Muckety Muck

I grew up in the north end of Narragansett, a new housing development back in the 70’s, set on Narrow River.  We spent our summer days in the water, on bikes, and building forts in the woods.  Sounds idyllic, right?  But as with most of us, we experience traumas that take up residence in our […]

Muckety Muck Read More »

A peaceful cow standing by a wire fence in a foggy rural field at sunrise, surrounded by vivid foliage.

Tum-a-Lum Farm

On July 8, 2025, I turned right onto Route 108 toward URI to attend an OLLI course titled, Memoir Writing: What I Learned Writing the Story of RI’s Famous Bull.  There was an accident ahead and many impatient drivers jerked their vehicles around like Rocky Point bumper cars.  I considered my options, If I turn

Tum-a-Lum Farm Read More »

Silhouetted hands reach skyward in a golden sunset, reflecting on rippling water.

A Room of My Own

Isn’t that what we all want, a room of our own?  Post divorce I purchased a home and had the pleasure of designing and decorating the interior and exterior.  There were twinkly lights everywhere, along with colorful artwork, a red couch, funky rugs, lamps, plants, Buddhas, stained glass and books.  All the things I loved and

A Room of My Own Read More »