Casey Ann Patterson
Bio
A horrible speller, but and aspiring writer. Born and raised in Upstate NY. I have written many blogs on social media, mostly about spirituality. I attended Broome Community College where I was encouraged to become a free lance writer.
Stories (8/0)
If Witcher Then, Cursed
Struggling through the wait for the next season of "The Witcher", I was feeling quiet restless. For those who don't know The Witcher is a fantasy, Show on Netflix. I normally don't follow fantasy adventure to well. When I selected it I was really bored and burned out from watching "Breaking Bad" and "The 100". Licking my wounds and longing for more of these type of shows I selected "the Witcher and was hoping for the best. While I loved Lord Of The Rings mostly because I read all the books. I find most shows and movies of the fantasy adventure to have horrible acting, and lame story plots. "The Witcher" however was very well done. The stormy, odd, troubled Hero and his misfit magical companions mix well with the story plot and held my attention all the way to the end of season one, and made me anxious for the next season. Pinching the couch cushions in frustration I was reeling in my head! Like a child awaiting Christmas I tried to embrace any other show that could keep my interest on the same level.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Geeks
Getting Ready For Surgery
Ive been getting ready for my Osteotomy or bunion removal as some people call it. Sitting here with my new bed desk, granted it’s not the over the bed desk I was hoping for but its better than the alternative which was nothing. You see I am getting ready for surgery. I am having my bunion fixed which can be a totally painful with a long 8-week recovery period, but “this doesn’t have to be a horrible experience” was my first thought. As all people should, I researched my procedure and got a good idea of what I needed to do and buy to help me get through the next 8 weeks or so. I believe I was successful, but I will let you know in exactly two days how helpful my plotting and planning really have been. I think I covered all the bases.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Humans
The Worlds Gone Crazy
The moral decline of the population is at hand. I believe the American population is fast approaching a total lack of empathy and an inability to relate to other people. Roads are filled with road raging idiots who cannot control themselves or phone junkies who do not care enough to put down their phones. People at stores have been having out burst and are treating employees horribly.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Humans
Grocery Store Manners
I am sorry to report the state of humanity is swiftly declining. I work in grocery retail and have seen my fair share of the lowest of low. Tons of people everyday try to go above and beyond to create situations so that they can make outlandish complaints just to get a few items for free. The dishonesty and slimy lengths people will go through to lie cheat and steel has me absolutely disgusted.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Journal
The Essential Grocery Worker.
Are you by chance an “essential” worker? Of course, you have what some people consider Doctors, Nurses, and EMTs at the top of the list when you hear those two words. I however would like to talk about another type of essential worker. The Grocery store worker. Yes, there are several more types of essential workers, and yes, I see you too neighborhood postal workers. The food can not stop we all have to eat so unless you live on a self-sustaining farm, you likely get your food from your neighborhood grocery store. It has not been easy for us who work in grocery retail. In the happening of COVIID We have found ourselves short staffed, Over worked underappreciated and blatantly disrespected due to many company policies changes, state laws and corperate policies. These changes are out of our control as cashiers and department workers. Simply asking a customer to put on a facial covering upon entering the store can lead to customers becoming irate with us. So, in this article I would like to remind others in these times to remember we are all in this together, we are all frustrated, we are all a little scared and just like you are putting yourself in the possibility of harm’s way, so are we. Some of us for minimum wadge with little to no benefits.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Journal
Halloween Cancelled
Halloween is Cancelled? By Casey Ann Patterson Unfortunately, I have heard Halloween 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID19. Where I live in Upstate NY within this last week, we have seen an uprise in people suffering from COVID19. The NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo has started dividing the effected areas into zones. With an uprise in COVID cases we now have yellow (some cases of COVID), orange (medium cases of COVID) and red zones (lots of COVID cases). I work and live on the cusp of a yellow zone. As autumn fills the air and Pumpkins and cider arrived on our shelves in my Grocery store my attention is drawn to the giant bags of candy still sitting in our displays. With COVID cases on the rise in our area, so far the only function that I know of that hasn’t been cancelled is our local trunk or treat and during this yearly activity, and participants are being asked to stay in their cars. I believe as we get closer to the eve that all children and adults look forward to besides Christmas, we will see more restrictions and children may be asked to refrain from traditional trick or treating.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Horror
Children and Discipline;
I honestly must say the subject I am touching on right now is just my opinion. It is based on my life experience and on direct observation of other functioning and nonfunctioning families. I do not condone violence toward children and neither do I find it healthy to have a child who grows up out of control. As a mother of a 15-year-old and a care giver raising 2 toddlers I have to say My view has evolved as I have matured. It is not my intent to cause discourse or say what is right or wrong, my intent is only to make you think about why people spank, and whether it’s appropriate.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Families
Dinning During COVID
COVID19 has changed everyone’s way of life. I live in Upstate NY and have found life quite different than it used to be. Everything from working as an essential worker to going out to eat has completly changed. Uber eats, Grub hub, and door dash have become a major industry and an convenient option for those of us who do not wish to take the risk of leaving home and becoming exposed to the virus.
By Casey Ann Patterson3 years ago in Feast