Writing and graphic design have been a part of Patricia’s life as far back as she can remember. In fifth grade she rewrote nursery rhymes into plays, designed simple costumes, recruited classmates as actors, secured permission from their English teacher to be excused from class, scheduled performance times, and took her little troupe around to entertain the kindergarten and first grade classes.
To the constant annoyance of her mother, Patricia saved cereal boxes and other food packaging to make modern art for her bedroom. Never one to waste, she even collected Mrs. Butterworth syrup bottles as models for her clothing designs. Patricia is the one about who was written the saying, “She who dies with the most fabric wins.”
In ninth grade when her all-time favorite teacher told her she should become an English teacher, Patricia figured her course had been set. A detour into journalism in high school as Features Editor and then Editor-in-Chief of the high school paper had her deciding that becoming a foreign news correspondent traveling the globe was her true calling. At 17 years old she determined to pursue this calling, promising herself to remain unmarried until she was 30.
Enter a handsome, red-haired, young airman from West Virginia…
Three kids and nine years of marriage later, Patricia finally entered college at age 27. Studying computers, not writing or teaching (except for a three-month stint as a substitute teacher at the college from which she graduated), and earning a degree as a computer technician, her jobs opportunities became as varied as the places in which her husband’s Air Force career landed them. Becoming expert at packing up, moving, and settling in every two and a half to three years was an occupation in itself.
Her last and most demanding job before settling down from Air Force life was one with The Salvation Army’s 2002 Winter Olympic Ministry in Salt Lake City, Utah. Every skill she had ever developed was honed to ice skate blade sharpness. Among her responsibilities were designing and producing a PowerPoint presentation on CD that could be sent to Salvation Army offices across the country detailing opportunities to participate in the Olympic Ministry, and developing, writing, and publishing a four-color glossy monthly newsletter reporting the progress of the ministry.
Today, her juggling of the tasks of writing various blogs, columns, and Sunday school lessons has been greatly enhanced by the invitation from Noelle to assist in the launch of the Take Root and Write Digital Magazine. Slightly attention deficit before it was its own disorder; she has always needed multiple activities to keep her occupied. She reads several books and magazines simultaneously. And with such diverse interests as computers, gardens, home décor, and sustainable living, learning to focus has been a lifelong pursuit. Each week is joyful (and a bit manic) as Patricia gets to read the amazing insights from our writers and focus on producing a quality work worthy of these talented women.
The work on the TRW Digital Magazine has revived one of Patricia’s unmet goals. Hidden in her garage is the foundation of a secret dream she has had for many years. Once belonging to the internationally renowned Pilgrim Glass Company, an originally very expensive printer is just waiting to blossom into the vehicle from which Typing One-Handed Publishing launches.
Meanwhile, back on the acre and a half affectionately known as Morning Glory Farm in Dragonfly Hollow, Patricia enjoys a rural existence with the love of her life, Steve. Married for 27 years, they still use any excuse to be alone together either at home or exploring the countryside from the back of a motorcycle. They are parents to Heather, 25, a chef and mother of their 4-year-old grandson; Lindsey, 23, a wireless consultant, and artist; and Rusty, 19, a high school senior, and on-fire salesperson for Sears hardware department.
The girls are planning to go into business together when Heather finishes her bachelor’s degree and Lindsey finishes her master’s degree next spring. On the road to their dream of owning and operating a bakery and patisserie, Lindsey doodles cake designs, Heather perfects recipes, and together they are gathering a customer base of folks who love fun, funky, and beautiful cakes (and occasionally Mom gets to play in the frosting, too!).
In ninth grade when her all-time favorite teacher told her she should become an English teacher, Patricia figured her course had been set. A detour into journalism in high school as Features Editor and then Editor-in-Chief of the high school paper had her deciding that becoming a foreign news correspondent traveling the globe was her true calling. At 17 years old she determined to pursue this calling, promising herself to remain unmarried until she was 30.
Enter a handsome, red-haired, young airman from West Virginia…
Three kids and nine years of marriage later, Patricia finally entered college at age 27. Studying computers, not writing or teaching (except for a three-month stint as a substitute teacher at the college from which she graduated), and earning a degree as a computer technician, her jobs opportunities became as varied as the places in which her husband’s Air Force career landed them. Becoming expert at packing up, moving, and settling in every two and a half to three years was an occupation in itself.
Her last and most demanding job before settling down from Air Force life was one with The Salvation Army’s 2002 Winter Olympic Ministry in Salt Lake City, Utah. Every skill she had ever developed was honed to ice skate blade sharpness. Among her responsibilities were designing and producing a PowerPoint presentation on CD that could be sent to Salvation Army offices across the country detailing opportunities to participate in the Olympic Ministry, and developing, writing, and publishing a four-color glossy monthly newsletter reporting the progress of the ministry.
Today, her juggling of the tasks of writing various blogs, columns, and Sunday school lessons has been greatly enhanced by the invitation from Noelle to assist in the launch of the Take Root and Write Digital Magazine. Slightly attention deficit before it was its own disorder; she has always needed multiple activities to keep her occupied. She reads several books and magazines simultaneously. And with such diverse interests as computers, gardens, home décor, and sustainable living, learning to focus has been a lifelong pursuit. Each week is joyful (and a bit manic) as Patricia gets to read the amazing insights from our writers and focus on producing a quality work worthy of these talented women.
The work on the TRW Digital Magazine has revived one of Patricia’s unmet goals. Hidden in her garage is the foundation of a secret dream she has had for many years. Once belonging to the internationally renowned Pilgrim Glass Company, an originally very expensive printer is just waiting to blossom into the vehicle from which Typing One-Handed Publishing launches.
Meanwhile, back on the acre and a half affectionately known as Morning Glory Farm in Dragonfly Hollow, Patricia enjoys a rural existence with the love of her life, Steve. Married for 27 years, they still use any excuse to be alone together either at home or exploring the countryside from the back of a motorcycle. They are parents to Heather, 25, a chef and mother of their 4-year-old grandson; Lindsey, 23, a wireless consultant, and artist; and Rusty, 19, a high school senior, and on-fire salesperson for Sears hardware department.
The girls are planning to go into business together when Heather finishes her bachelor’s degree and Lindsey finishes her master’s degree next spring. On the road to their dream of owning and operating a bakery and patisserie, Lindsey doodles cake designs, Heather perfects recipes, and together they are gathering a customer base of folks who love fun, funky, and beautiful cakes (and occasionally Mom gets to play in the frosting, too!).
Learn more about Patricia...
Patricia Warren's Writer's Page at Take Root and Write.
Patricia Warren on her blog, Typing One-Handed
Patricia is @PattyMarie on Twitter
