I made a sign…

While visiting several rape crisis centers and even the one that I had personally been taken to when I  was victimized; I realized there were no items of faith for any beliefs, faiths, or religions. It was disheartening to me; so I asked: “Why is there nothing...

Update: Misguided Justice

On April 27th, I posted a blog about a Superior Court Judge, M. Marc Kelley, who decided to circumvent California State sentencing guidelines in a case involving the rape and sodomy of a 3-year old girl. The mandatory sentence for the rape of any child under 10 years...

Awards, Recognition and Acknowledgements

When I tell people that I don’t like awards, honors or recognition they sometimes get upset with me. “Patricia”, they say, “they’re just trying to show their appreciation for all that you and your organization do for them.” And the truth is that I am grateful,...

A Tribute to Mothers

A couple weeks ago, I posted a blog listing all my jobs, organizations I belonged to, career choices and different hats I wore from childhood to present day. If the list says anything, it says that I never stopped doing and that I kept myself busy. But without...