Mad Man Knitting
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Gregory Patrick is an author and knitter who began his knitting career after becoming homeless in 2011, knitting teddy bears in order to raise money for food and eventually a place to live. He currently lives in Orlando, FL with his husband, Phillip.
Mad Man Knitting
3M ago
On April 1st earlier this year, my body began to change. Lethargy had set in. I had no desire to eat. My lymphatic system was acting strange, as though it didn’t know me. I didn’t feel exuberant about anything. As a matter of fact, I felt deflated, uninspired. We couldn’t find anything wrong. My lungs ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
5M ago
Yes, it’s true. My health has not been very well lately. Sucks, doesn’t it? It is hard to get out of bed somedays. Hard to find the energy to eat. My body shakes when I move. I will go for a walk, trying to get my legs working like they used to. I look like ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
6M ago
The last two months have been more stressful than any other time in my life, and I’ve had some shady moments in my past, I promise you. The fear of not knowing, that gray place called ‘maybe’ has worked its way into my brain to the point of self medicating. Yes, I am an alcoholic ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
6M ago
Dearest Siouxsie! Sorry I forgot your birthday. It’s difficult to remember when it comes around, for I celebrate you often, nearly daily, listening to your music, admiring your contribution to culture. My husband will role his eyes when I play your work. (Been playing “Pinned Down” at high volume a lot lately). Those close to ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
7M ago
And there it was. Somewhat metaphoric. Someone’s life….Someone’s service to our country. Phillip passes a donation bin on his way to work everyday. It’s solidly in the middle of the parking lot in the plaza. And sometimes things don’t make it into the bin, they just end up around it. That’s when Phillip will come ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
7M ago
Here we are, deep in the evening, cresting past midnight. My eyes open skyward. The moon casts a beautiful and serene light on everything I hadn’t seen during the daytime. Different shadows, different sounds. The calm. The quiet. Birds don’t chirp, nobody demands that a leaf blower make everything perfect and pretty, and no one ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
7M ago
Well….my mother and sister and I recently got together for a Mother’s Day Extravaganza. We had not been in the same room at the same time for at least 10 years. With this being my mother’s 70th birthday year, we decided to do this massive, girly fest slumber party. Originally, we were to have it ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
8M ago
Phillip says to me, “Let’s start a rock band.” “Beg your pardon.” “Your voice, my instruments. I think we could do it. You could be my Nico.” Then he says, “I’m pulling out my Gugin….” I hope you are as wide eyed as I was when hearing that. “Pulling out your what?” A Gugin is ..read more
Mad Man Knitting
8M ago
Tonight’s podcast! I’m dead on paper! At least the government may think so! What a funny day! Click here to listen ..read more