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About Michael Patton

Michael R. Patton, in his own words, “likes to make stuff”. This stuff includes novels, new fables and myths, poetry, cartoons, essays, and videos. The ideas that run through that work can be found in the titles of his books. For example: “Searching for My Best Beliefs”. Basically self-taught, he describes his slow, tedious journey of discovery as “crawling blindfolded through the labyrinth”. He has lived and worked all over the United States.

rise and shine

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Michael Patton

I not only wake up from dreams, I also wake up in dreams… Such as this recent one: I wake up in bed in the middle of the night and discover the lights in the house aren’t working. A fuse … Continue reading →

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opening to myself

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Michael Patton

In a recent dream, I suddenly realize I’m making a mistake… …by not allowing an unseen intruder inside. In the dream… An invisible being begins to push my front door open.  I immediately respond by pushing back.  Though I’m unable … Continue reading →

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an old dog receives a positive progress report

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Michael Patton

Maybe you can’t teach an old dog new tricks… But maybe the dog can teach itself.  Consider this recent dream: I see three pans on a stovetop.  All have lids. I choose the smaller of the three—somehow I know it’s … Continue reading →

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