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My Father in Stories
My Father’s “Stories” are more than an accurate Obituary. His voice- it the voice that inspires me.
B Patrick Jensen
Aug 213 min read


Hell Getting Old
Hell Getting Old, dad said. I get it now, Dad. I get it. Still here I am!
B Patrick Jensen
Aug 194 min read


The Book Was Only the Beginning
Captivating Memoirs are not just books. There is so much more in every story. Start small and build.
B Patrick Jensen
Aug 104 min read


The Graduate - Watching Someone Become
Story Portrait: The Graduate — Class of 2026, Sul Ross State University, Diana Guari Flores. The same text message message twith pictures that hat brought Paco back into my life brought another surprise. Diana sent me a photograph of herself in a graduation cap and gown. Class of 2026. Sul Ross State University. Years ago, Diana was my roommate — always restless, ambitious and determined to move on to something bigger and better. I always rooted for her. And now there she wa
B Patrick Jensen
Aug 81 min read


Paco - A Beloved Old Friend
A roommate’s pet is a memory worth keeping. Paco on Top of the World!
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 151 min read


"Family Is Everything" — Mike’s Voice
A quote from my brother, Mike became an often repeated mantra across many Captivating Memoirs.
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 71 min read


Dedication Legacy Portrait
In loving memory of Kenneth Dale Edmunds. The Dedication page in Just Passing Through.
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 71 min read


Angels Here on Earth
This is the Eulogy for my dear sister, Bean, Eileen Jensen Rush. Gone, but never forgotten.
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 64 min read


Faith in America
In July 2026, things in politics and the world are arguably worse. Hard times require the strongest faith,
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 62 min read


Home With Kathy
Infinite joyous family memories are secreted in the tired walls of our childhood home revisited.
B Patrick Jensen
Jul 25 min read


"Be Safe," Dad said.
Remembering a Father's constant mantra, "Be safe." I love you too Dad.
B Patrick Jensen
Jun 303 min read


A Way Out of HR: Crafting Your Personal Narrative
Don't let HR or a crappy supervisor write your story. You write!
B Patrick Jensen
Jun 205 min read


Look at Him!
A father’s prayer and parent’s legacy of love that binds generations. Look at him!
B Patrick Jensen
Jun 176 min read


"Senior Superlatives" by Cabrini Class of 1984
Reminding a brief shining moment and what Cabrini College really thought of me in 1984 -- a golden time.
B Patrick Jensen
Jun 103 min read


Cloudy Times
Morally adrift, the land we love is under storm. We have lost respect across the globe. Here too, Me too.
B Patrick Jensen
Feb 54 min read


Midnight Christmas Memory
Sharing a brief shining moment from childhood that inspires the joy of Christmas -- a Mother's love.
B Patrick Jensen
Feb 5, 20251 min read


The Greatest Thing Ever Done
New Mom's birth announcement wows and heals across generations with sacred family name.
B Patrick Jensen
Nov 5, 20243 min read


My Friend Mike
Remembering his laughter, love for family, loyalty and epic courage. He is my friend Mike.
B Patrick Jensen
Nov 2, 20247 min read


Keeping Her Son "Where the Light Is"
Never Say Goodbye is a concise, heartfelt account of love and healing by Marie Ramundo Pardi.
B Patrick Jensen
Aug 31, 20243 min read


Bean's Gift
Magic Moment 1967: Siblings unspoken childhood birthday secret creates lifelong sacred bond.
B Patrick Jensen
Jan 20, 20243 min read
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