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    Exploring the Human Patina: An Interview with Patrick Wood

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    meachamr

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    In Patinas of Life, author Patrick Wood invites readers to consider the reflections of our bodies and souls not as flaws, but as the uniquely beautiful textures shaped by time, trial, and transformation. The surface, after all, is only the beginning. Patrick Wood is no stranger to capturing the subtleties of the human experience. Patinas…

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    Reflections on Copyediting Patinas of Life

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    meachamr

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    Over the fall semester of 2025, The Teaching Press has been hard at work with a multitude of projects, including our newest title, Patinas of Life, written by Patrick Wood. This book is an exploration of human patinas: the weathering of choice, the marks of relationship, the tarnish of grief, the shine of discovery. These…

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    Now available! Patinas of Life, by Patrick Wood

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    wigak02

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    Patinas of Life offers readers a chance to pause, reflect, and embrace the beautiful imperfections that make a life fully lived. Click here to pre-order. Note: pre-orders are locally available for pick up on Dec. 9, 2025 at the book launch at the Tarlton Theatre in Green Bay. Description Like copper that greens in the…