Category Archives: New Chapters

47: Retiree Sabbaticals

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Barney Gilmore

Chapter 47: Retiree Sabbaticals Kaslo, B.C.    Sunday October 11, 2015      While talking recently with an old friend I happened to mention that I had just returned from “a little getaway.” He immediately asked, “what did you get … Continue reading →

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46: Past-Perfect

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Barney Gilmore

46: PAST-PERFECT      I used to believe that most older professionals had an inner curmudgeon, one that was just waiting to spring into life upon retirement. Of course, if that were true, it might not be particularly nice for … Continue reading →

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45: Zooming Toward Oblivion

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Barney Gilmore

Chapter 45:   ZOOMING TOWARD OBLIVION Kaslo, B.C.   Thursday April 7, 2011  There can be something rather noble and reassuring about an aged face, full of character, well wrinkled, and composed. Even in films, where typically we see celebrations … Continue reading →

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44: FIRST AID

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Barney Gilmore

This “retirement chapter” is a continuation of my published book. It makes reference to some topics and people introduced in that book, including my wife Lorraine and the small town of Kaslo, British Columbia, on Kootenay Lake.  Chapter 44:  FIRST … Continue reading →

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