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Winsome Smith

Winsome Smith

I am well and truly over sixty. My great passions are reading and writing and I have written twelve books. I have children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and two of my books are embarrassing stories about the doings of my grandchildren. Embarrassing to them, but humorous to me. I enjoy the Starts at Sixty website and believe that over sixties have much to say…
Wild creatures are our responsibility
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Wild creatures are our responsibility

Wild creatures are our responsibility

Winsome was driving along with a friend when she saw a hurt animal in the middle of the road.
Determination will get you through, and a little spit could help
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Determination will get you through, and a little spit could help

Determination will get you through, and a little spit could help

Winsome looks back at a time at school where she was very determined to have the best hat for a hat competition!
Snake! How I feel about those who kill these creatures
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Snake! How I feel about those who kill these creatures

Snake! How I feel about those who kill these creatures

Winsome reflects on a day when her children were young and a snake was in the water....then killed.
Anything at all
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Anything at all

Anything at all

Winsome Smith talks about the benefits of doing something, or anything at all! Don't sit around doing nothing, have a read!
Music of the night: the haunting saxophone and laughter on the streets
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Music of the night: the haunting saxophone and laughter on the streets

Music of the night: the haunting saxophone and laughter on the streets

Whatever happened to the chatter of voices in the street or the soft sound of a saxophone? Winsome remembers the sounds she used to hear when she was younger...
My child was made richer by Hollywood fun
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My child was made richer by Hollywood fun

My child was made richer by Hollywood fun

When I was growing up we didn't have stuntmen, special effects or computers, we had wonderful films full of real talent.
Mrs Jones and the Magic Land
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Mrs Jones and the Magic Land

Mrs Jones and the Magic Land

The reason for loving music is really nothing to do with my talent or lack of it. It is the sheer genius of the composers. At the sound of any of the great classics I am transported into another world.
What happened to autograph books?
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What happened to autograph books?

What happened to autograph books?

Autograph books were a part of every day life for us growing up... But what happened to them? Winsome remembers her favourite quotes and quips from hers...
My best friend, Marion
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My best friend, Marion

My best friend, Marion

When Marion passed away, it changed Winsome's life. She had been her best friend and they were as close as anyone could possibly be...
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