The Gentle Art of Living
May 31, 2025 06:50AM
At 94 years old, Fred Patane’s hands have become a language of their own. They’ve worked the soil, built a life, held a partner through love and loss—and now, they speak through tiny pieces of art. Every groove carved into walnut shells, every puzzle assembled from scraps of wood, tells a story not just of craftsmanship, but of heart, resilience and the enduring need to connect.
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