About Patty

We used to have a guest room with a sewing machine in it. Then it was a craft room with a bed. Now there isn't even a bed in it. It's filled with yarn, fabric, knitting and sewing machines, and books. Our guests have been moved to the den/guest room.

In 1993, Patty took good advantage of being laid off of her job after ten years at Apple Computer, by using the time off to rediscover sewing and knitting and discover other crafts.

To support her habits, Patty consulted at Apple, doing everything from program marketing to online customer service. She continues to work with Tom's company Merlin Media, Inc., providing database and project support, as well as, being their part-time office manager. She is also did work with a growing internet software and service company called Open Door Systems, Inc., providing marketing and office support.

After five years of contract work and six years as a full-time employee Adobe Systems in San Jose, Patty has opted to contract back to Adobe on a part-time basis from Oregon. Maybe there will be time for more sewing and knitting. Maybe.

Seven years later, the real job ended when Patty and Tom moved to Oregon. Through the wonders of the interet, Patty contracted back part-time to Adobe and then took on a small part-time job with Innovyx, based out of Seattle. The resulting semi-retirement has afforded more time for spending time at home with Tom and the dogs, knitting, sewing, and whatever else she can get into.