Performance Pat
Finish this quote from the infamous and fabulous Judas:
"Should I ignore His remark, or, like the others, should I piously, self-righteously as myself, [ ]?"
"Is it I? Is it I?"
How does Pat help his daughter from afar?
Pat pays for Kathryn's phone, car insurance, and does her taxes. He checks in with her with sweet texts. He prays for her health. He reminds her to make medical appointments. He flies to Oakland to help her move apartments, acting tirelessly like an energizer bunny.
What does Pat do at church?
Pat sets up the coffee for the congregation, and of course cleans up afterwards. He greets and greets and greets some more. He plays Judas in The Last Supper. He serves as a council member, the president, and participates in the hiring community. He visits old people in senior living. He does a lot.
What peeves Pat about winter?
Winter itch! Pat will put ice and ointment on his pasty legs. Pat will scratch scratch scratch his legs in the middle of the night and bloody up his bushy calves.
What item did Nikki send Pat while he was visiting South Carolina in the beginning of their courtship ?
TOENAILS
What are some of Pat's favorite movies and songs?
Field of Dreams. Signs. Shawshank. Forest Gump. Saving Private Ryan. Band of Brothers. Born on Fourth of July. Shrek.
Songs: Simon and Garfunkel (America); Live (Lightening Crashes); Harry Chapin (Cat's in the Cradle); Moody Blues (Nights in White Satin).
Artists: U-2, Creedence, Neil Diamond, Queen, Pink Floyd
What are some of Pat's special skills?
Quick maths computation. Random historical date facts. The ability to remember obscure details about dates decades ago, like what movie was seen, what snack was enjoyed, and what outfits were worn.
What song did all of Pat's brother's sing together for Gram?
Bohemian Rhapsody
What games did Pat play with his children?
Kathryn would mount Pat's back and he would dash across the lawn like an ostrich. In Gram's pool, Kathryn would hold her breath and Pat's shoulders as he dove and swam across the pool for "turtle rides." Pat would play Power Rangers with his kids in the living room restricted to his knees. Pat would play football with the neighborhood kids on the front lawn. Pat would pretend to be at Kathryn's "spa" and get his hair and face done. Cooper and Pat would play Over the Line, Horse, and catch.
What popular artist does Pat NOT appreciate?
*Daily Double!
Billy Joel!
How did Pat meet darling Nikki?
At the grocery store party with July and Jay. Pat was dancing like a wild man. Nikki introduced Pat to Jay to their amusement. Then Pat asked for Nikki's phone number. He did not write down the number and Nikki thought she would never hear from him again. But then the Good phone started ringing!
What are some of Pat's extracurricular interests?
Pat likes to grow cilantro, onions, squash, basil. Pat likes to read on the toilet. Pat likes to watch historical documentaries, particularly about war. Pat likes to go to concerts and encourage Nikki to drink wine and eat edibles. Pat likes to watch the olympics, particularly track and field. Pat likes to watch British murder shows. Pat likes to play frisbee with his wife and children, and pickleball with friends. Pat likes to sprint around Simi High track. Pat likes to jump rope and do push ups on his lunch break at work. He likes to cook dinner, BBQ, and eat on the couch with his family. He enjoys theater, both participating and watching.
Share one of Pat's favorite places to travel and what does he like to do when there.
Kauai-- snorkeling! Pat and Nikki had quite the perilous time returning to shore one time though!
South Carolina--family sporting events and reunions. Playing softball in Alice's front yard, dodging red ant mounds. Reunion at Harriets, hearing the frogs and the crickets and the y'alls and the stories of the good ol' days.
In what production was Pat an extra? What position did he play?
Bad News Bears
Left outfield?
Coach Pat made many memories with his players. Share a memory that stands out to you.
K:
I remember the excitement before the relay race which would pit dad and daughter to a competitive foot race. We were always at the end of the line and when it was time to race, we would both be grinning as we sprinted through the cool grass.
What does Pat like to do with his son?
Pat likes to golf with Cooper. He likes to play catch. He likes to play Catan with Cooper when Cooper loses. He likes to go to U-2 concerts in Vegas with Cooper. He likes to lounge on the couch and watch sports or The Office (NOT Trailer Park Boys). He likes to lift weights with him on the porch as the birds chirp and classic rock booms on the speaker.
What topics does Pat not want people to bring up at dinner?
Toxic masculinity, the hegemony of grass, Trump, the corruption of police, the failure of the Democratic party, the scripture (Uncle Jay or Dan), Aunt Winnie's graphic medical details, and the failed American experiment.
What was one of Pat's first jobs?
Pat did some sort of fermentation for his weird neighbor. Then he would massage him..... -__-
Also--Matt and Tony's Subs
Pat is busy busy busy at work. He's been at RPM for how many years? What is his job, exactly?
42 years? Wow! Pat oversees the building of parts for ships or whatever the heck he does. He is NOT a spy like Kathryn thought as child.... or is he?
How did Pat try to embarrass his children?
K:
Pat would ask to try on dresses at Forever 21. He would dance around in the store too, which I secretly adored and accepted since he was paying for all of my items!
K:
During school drop off, Pat would try to hold my hand and skip to my class!
What is one word that Pat loathes?
SUCK
What are some things Pat does for Nikki?
He makes her coffee. He helps with Mimi and Pa. He buys her milk chocolate buttercream at See's. He listens to her woes and worries. He encourages her to work out (to her chagrin). He cooks for her on the weekends, and buys her fake beer. He dances with her to "You Dropped a Bomb on Me." He massages her back gleefully. He goes whale watching with her. He embraces her projects (stocks, dogs, quilts, tumor art, Christmas cards, WebMD).
The phone is ringing. Pat checks the caller ID and his stomach sinks. How is calling him?
Answers: Uncle Jay is calling with news of the reckoning. Grandmary is calling and is free to chat all night.
What pets have been special to Pat during his lifetime?
Bean, firstly. Then Kreacher, Dobby, Bonnie, Luna, Hawkeye, Kickapoo, Shadow...
What did Pat do at his wedding that humiliated Nikki?
He shoved the cake in her face even though she explicitly said not to!
Pat volunteered to help Kathryn move home from Washington. What happened at the airport?
Pat tragically yelped as he fell down the escalator. He heroically rebounded and continued his duties, bleeding and bruised.
What are some things about Pat that makes you giggle?
His chaotic dance moves, his short shorts, his boyish cackling. His inability to stand still. His niche chore lists. His facial expressions when listening to Nikki talk politics, religion, medical issues, stocks. His affinity for U-2, milk-duds, Coors Lite, regimented full body work outs.
What dog breed is Pat dubious of?
Dobermans! The neighbor doberman dug up Kickapoo from his grave and thus sealed its fate as a detested dog breed.
Where did Pat and Nikki honeymoon? What calamity occurred during this trip?
Pat and Nikki went to Monterey where they went to the beach and went hiking. They also stopped at Madonna Inn and bought pink wine glasses. Unfortunately, Pat got poison oak!!!
What is Pat's ideal Saturday?
Pat will run around the girl track, lift weights, match socks and Tupperware, mow the lawn, and then begin preparing for dinner by 4 pm. He will drink two Coors and feel euphoric as he cuts vegetables, seasons meat, and cooks for his children and wife. At 5, we will eat together on the couch, watching Survivor or The Office or Ted Lasso. Pat will then sit between Nikki's lap and she will scratch his head until he dozes off. After a brief nap, Pat will rise again and prepare desert. During desert, we play Catan, and God willing, Pat will win with orange. Bed time. Pat will read on the toilet and then join Nikki and BEAN in the sheets. He will dream of his golden family and friends lost by time but safe in Pat's heart.