A Candle in the Foyer
Elton John had his Norma Jean, never knowing who to cling to when the rains set in. We have our Dallas native, Patsy Ann McClenny. Though her presence in our house exists behind a glass pane only, this photo taken at a Carrolton studio in 1966 seems to migrate from room to room. You may spot it in the guest bath. It graces my husband’s office for months on end, occasionally being mistaken for his lovely mother. It has even made it to the fireplace mantel a time or two. Months after this photo was snapped, California would beckon Patsy. Just like Norma would shed her Mortenson/ Baker moniker for a decidedly glam name, Marilyn Monroe, Patsy would decide that Mc-Clenny wouldn’t impress the studio execs the way her new exotic title would. Hence, Morgan Fairchild was born. But first, why is her high school graduation picture on display in my house? You just won’t believe how happy I am you asked.