GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

Stories from Garrulous Gwendoline – a baby boomer surviving retirement

Skip to content
  • ABOUT ME
  • LOUISA
    • Louisa – Blog Posts
  • I BELONG TO NO ONE
    • I Belong to No One – Blog Posts
  • SHIFTING SANDS
  • Writerly Things
    • Liz Thurlow – A serial Story
  • Australia
    • Australian Capital Territory
    • New South Wales
    • Queensland
    • South Australia
    • Victoria
    • Northern Territory
    • Tasmania
    • Western Australia
  • Abroad
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • USA
  • Stuff
  • Contact Me
  • Facebook
  • Goodreads
  • Linkedin
Search

Stuff

Miscellaneous Observations on life, love, family, retirement, Australian politics, philosophical musings, and all that other stuff you shove in a cupboard because you don’t know where else to put it.

International Day of Older Persons

October 7, 2013April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 9 Comments

GG: I am blessed to have a following of younger readers.  Those of you who are worrying about the future of your parents or grandparents may find something of interest in this post.  Otherwise, you might like to take a raincheck on this one 🙂 Tuesday October 1st was the International Day of Older Persons.  … Continue reading International Day of Older Persons

What Does “Family” Mean?

September 29, 2013April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 19 Comments

Our twelve year old grand-daughter (TR) has just been with us for a week long visit.  After she left, I got to musing about what "family" means to me.  So, in the absence of any other topic for this week's post, I plan to indulge myself by sharing my reflections.  No doubt with the spike in blended … Continue reading What Does “Family” Mean?

Whoops! A Political Essay

September 22, 2013April 25, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 19 Comments

Bill and I went to the theatre through the week.  Every year we look forward to seeing The Wharf Revue, an all-singing, all-slinging group of political satirists.  Every political personality and event is fair game for this mob, and they keep it up to date, even writing new sketches as fresh stories come to light over the course … Continue reading Whoops! A Political Essay

Posts navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Join 1,332 other subscribers

Search for a specific post or subject

Like My Facebook Page

Like My Facebook Page

Latest Stories

  • Exploring ‘Louisa’ by Gwen Wilson: A Review April 30, 2026
  • I’m Feeling a Bit Wobbly at this Point April 25, 2026
  • Join Me for the Book Launch of LOUISA on May 29, 2026, in Wollongong, NSW April 9, 2026
  • Embracing Louisa, an Historical Novel: Reflections on Release March 25, 2026
  • Celebrating Creativity – Louisa has her say. March 15, 2026

COPYRIGHT

Copyright © Gwen Wilson and The Reluctant Retiree – Garrulous Gwendoline, 2013 – Present. Any unauthorised use or reproduction of this material without the explicit written consent of the blog’s author or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be utilised, provided that full and clear credit is attributed to The Reluctant Retiree – Garrulous Gwendoline or Gwen Wilson, along with a proper and specific reference to the original content.

Website Powered by WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree
    • Join 736 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar

Loading Comments...