Patrick Wrightson
Patrick Wrightson moved to New Zealand to marry the love of his life. He now has two children, four dogs and two horses, and combines a love of words and pictures to make a living as a freelancer. He agrees with Rudyard Kipling – that words are the most powerful drug used by mankind.
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Why It’s So Hard To Let Go Of Those Childhood Souvenirs
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? Why Children Ask ‘Why?’ And What Makes A Good Explanation
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