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 March 2025
Happy St. Patrick's Day (or St. "Pat's" Day as Bun liked to say). This month we are celebrating with some of our favorite Irish traditions, including Bun's Irish Soda Bread!
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NEW IN BLOGS
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One of Pat's self-proclaimed great accomplishments was teaching himself to read when he was just four years old. But maybe that wasn't such a good idea after all. Peggy explains in "Never Teach Yourself To Read".
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PAT'S YARNS & VINTAGE BUN - NEW FOR MARCH
Both our parents were permanently traumatized by Dad's early attempts at river rafting. It didn't help that he took to the rapids in canoes made of oil barrels and pretty much anything else he managed to scrounge up. Our parents shielded us from most of the details of those disastrous events. We only know that, even decades later, Mom and Dad would shudder uncontrollably anytime someone brought up "The Barrel Canoe".
In "Vintage Bun", Mom shares "before" and "after" photos of the notorious barrel canoe in "Spring Madness" and busts apart some long-held beliefs about corned beef.
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