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Welcome to Back in the Day, a monthly look back at everyday life in the not-too distant past, from the perspective of one aging Baby Boomer.

Write about what you know. Would-be writers are often given this advice. And Garry Ryan is proof that it works. Ryan knows Calgary. He was born here and has spent the majority of his life in the city.

Alberta has been home to international immigrants since the late 1700s. The pace of the influx varies but has been noticeable for the last decade.

Alberta has been home to international immigrants since the late 1700s. The pace of the influx varies but has been noticeable for the last decade.

There are many reasons for writing a memoir. You may be feeling wistful about reaching a certain age. You may be retired with more time on your hands than you need. Maybe you want to leave your story behind for your children and grandchildren.

Write about what you know. Would-be writers are often given this advice. And Garry Ryan is proof that it works. Ryan knows Calgary. He was born here and has spent the majority of his life in the city.

In many ways, approaching retirement is like every other big thing you do in life. You get lots of advice from all kinds of people, but you really must live it in order to understand what it is all about.

Edmonton is a hotbed of country music and somehow it is perfectly fitting that Citadel Theatre’s current production is titled Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. This Broadway jukebox musical, running to Aug.

The Death of Annie the Water Witcher by Lightning, by Audrey J. Whitson Sea of Cortez, by Garry Ryan Yup, Annie is dead all right. Sort of. More or less. But still growing toward a type of fulfilment.

The Death of Annie the Water Witcher by Lightning, by Audrey J. Whitson Sea of Cortez, by Garry Ryan Yup, Annie is dead all right. Sort of. More or less. But still growing toward a type of fulfilment.