MICHELLE THORNBERRY PATTERSON

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Michelle Patterson has been cranking out songs since she was 13 years old. She and her husband, guitarist/songwriter/producer, Barry Patterson, have toured their music together for 22 years. Michelle is the Vice President of Ascension Arts, an organization that facilitates arts education events and performances all over the world. She is also a vocal and songwriting coach. She and Barry are raising four stupendous children and one paranoid hound dog princess.

MY BLUE BELLY DANCING OUTFIT

February 28, 2017/2 Comments

This is the story of a delusional man with a bizarre sense of humour and impeccable timing: my very own,…

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OTIS POOPS IN THE CAR

February 27, 2017/4 Comments

I have always been a sucker for Bassett Hounds. I met my first for real Bassett when I was 14.…

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UN-RENEWING MY VOWS

February 20, 2017/10 Comments

  When Barry and I had been married 11 years, we were given a stupendous opportunity to go to Scotland…

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GOING WALMART

February 13, 2017/51 Comments

  Every human has this point where a switch goes off inside your head, and where you were previously able…

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GET DRUNK AND GO TO A WOMEN’S RETREAT

February 6, 2017/3 Comments

This might sound to you like a horrible suggestion. Truly, I don’t advise showing up ANYWHERE drunk. It’s just time…

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AWESOME TRAVEL MOM IS DEAD

January 30, 2017/6 Comments

After years of touring and travelling with children, even as a young mom, I considered myself rather travel savvy. I…

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DR. DUKE AND THE WORST SURGERY EVER

January 23, 2017/6 Comments

When it comes time for couples to decide whether they are going to take permanent action, in regards to birth…

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THE GOOD MANNERS TEA PARTY FROM HELL

January 15, 2017/4 Comments

To say I was an overzealous first-time mom would be a vast understatement. When Barry and I returned from our…

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PEEING ON “THE BIBLE NETWORK”

January 5, 2017/10 Comments

In my years as a vocalist I have had the privilege of singing with some pretty amazing folks. I guess…

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LET ME TELL YOU WHT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR RUNNING SKIRT

January 5, 2017/16 Comments

Have you ever heard of a running skirt? I guess they were invented to separate the boys from the girls…

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