The writings of Patrick K. Rocchio are described as being inspired by the “writer’s voice,” which is a rare gift or talent that enables the author to write in a style that converts the printed word into a speaking voice. Reading Patrick’s writings transports you into the moment of a very personal setting where the voice of the writer can be heard talking directly to you, alone. This gift is demonstrated by the author’s exceptional use of language (vocabulary and punctuation) in combination with a cadence or rhythm that creates a melody of words that lifts the reader into a “one on one” experience with the writer’s voice. Patrick’s entertaining, occasionally humorous, always inspirational stories inform the reader about the shared circumstances of our humanity that link all of us together into a tight circle of family -- nature, community, holidays, and spirituality. Patrick resides in a community along the south shore of Lake Michigan, nearby the city of New Buffalo.