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Patty French

Writing our life story — memoir or autobiography?
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Patty French

Patty French

Patty French was born in 1948 in Christchurch, New Zealand. She has an honours degree in English and diploma in Counselling. After 17 years in the UK, she moved to Australia in 1989. She had several careers but in retirement her passion is writing, mentoring, women's issues and ageing with dignity.
The Russian violinist – a very special day in Cooroy
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The Russian violinist – a very special day in Cooroy

The Russian violinist – a very special day in Cooroy

I know when I am in the presence of genius. Have you experienced something like this?
Sight is truly a gift – a personal experience of cataract surgery
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Sight is truly a gift – a personal experience of cataract surgery

Sight is truly a gift – a personal experience of cataract surgery

A appreciative reflection on sight, and the technology that saves it.
The bond inspection: Being a new tenant in my 60s
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The bond inspection: Being a new tenant in my 60s

The bond inspection: Being a new tenant in my 60s

Real estate agents don't seem to care.
The human factor: What my white hair taught me
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The human factor: What my white hair taught me

The human factor: What my white hair taught me

Patty shows why jumping to conclusions is never a good idea.
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