GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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Exploring Louisa’s Legacy Through Fiction

12 January, 20251 March, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 21 Comments

My inspiration for how Louisa looked is one of her real sisters. Louisa had six of them: Julia, Martha Elizabeth "Pattie", Mary Augusta, Lucy Ann, Mercy, and Laura. Once Louisa … Continue reading Exploring Louisa’s Legacy Through Fiction

Tales From My Human-Sit

16 June, 202425 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 27 Comments

Hello, my name is ... FIDO ... (a dog can’t be too careful about his privacy on social media) and I’m here to tell you about my latest adventure. Recently … Continue reading Tales From My Human-Sit

Eleven Nights for Eleven Years

16 June, 201925 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 58 Comments

When reading this post, please take into account that I actually started writing it an entire month ago. Life, somehow, keeps overtaking my best intentions. When Bill and I moved … Continue reading Eleven Nights for Eleven Years

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