The name of my blog, “Patsy Porco’s Blog: Free and Worth It!” came about through creativity and theft. One of my favorite authors, Lawrence Block, had a newsletter that he used to mail out to subscribers. The newsletter’s tagline was, “Free and worth every penny!” I suspect that he repurposed that phrase from the title of a book he read about pulp writers, which I think was called, A Penny A Word and Worth It! I took 1 – 3 words from Block’s phrase and 1 – 3 words from the book’s title, and came up with my blog title. It was only a matter of time before someone did.
I was a copy editor in New York City and lived in Norwalk, CT, for 27 years. As of July 2022, I became a resident of Powell, Ohio, and I work remotely from home. I hope to return to Norwalk or the East Coast in the future. But, as they say, “Man plans and God laughs.” I’ll just have to wait and see.
I read all kinds of fiction, have been chewing nicotine gum for more than two decades, and nap daily, sometimes more.
If you would like to contact me, please send me an email at: patsyporco@yahoo.com
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Hi! I think your blog is amazing, so I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award 🙂
You can check out the details at my post: http://funnyfornothingblog.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Thanks so much!
I have nominated you for the Shine On Award!!! Details can be found here: http://creatingjlyn.wordpress.com/2013/09/08/and-now-for-the-shine-award-and-the-nominations-are/
Thanks! What a nice surprise!
My WordPress Reader recommended you. I’m glad I gave you a try because you sound like a great person and very funny. I’ll look forward to following your adventures.
Thanks so much!
A wonderfully intelligent, witty and entertaining blog. So happy to have found it! Cheers
Thanks from the bottom of my heart. I’m glad I found your blog, too. It’s equally as enjoyable!
Thank you, Patsy