The Humorous World Of Author
Patrick F. McManus
Patrick F. McManus was a legendary author whose wit and humor left an indelible mark on the literary world. Despite his passing in 2018, he remains much loved by his fans who continue to discover and enjoy his works. This site is dedicated to continuing Pat's legacy.
The McManus Story Continues . . .
A Note From Pat's Daughters For February 2025
Boy, do we have a Valentine treat for you this month! Sorry, though—it won’t be sweet cuz we aren’t big fans of February. It’s not personal; it’s just the McManus way. Kelly attempts to explain our family’s aversion to this romanticized month in “Mush”. As usual, we blame Dad—but that’s a good thing! His four girls idolized him and tried to follow in his often quirky footsteps. It all made for a life full of laughter. Does it get better than that?
This month in Pat’s Yarns we have “The Pink Jungle”, an essay written by Dad in 2011. It is classic McManus humor at its best meaning we laughed until we cried because we’ve all been in these uncomfortable situations, but only Dad makes it hilarious. What we’ll do for love!
Pat and Darlene (Bun), riding a tandem bike. Ah, young love...
Some would say our mother Bun was the most normal person in our family. Some would not. Haha! One thing we all agree on is that Bun was the rock that kept our family (led by our fearless father) grounded, so Dad could write his hilarious stories. But she could be a tad bossy at times, so all you readers out there better listen up as she reminds you how to treat your sweethearts in "Vintage Bun". Like bake them a pie! To help you, we are sharing Bun’s all-time favorite Banana Cream Pie recipe. You can browse and print all of Bun’s recipes in Bun’s Cookbook.
