Author Archives: Barney Gilmore

L. Kohr (1957) The Breakdown of Nations

A Synopsis Of Leopold Kohr’s Book The Breakdown of Nations (1957) WHY SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL, IMPERATIVE, AND GENERALLY UNOBTAINABLE     Every human life has its seasons. And so does every human society, organization, and culture. There are times … Continue reading

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45: Zooming Toward Oblivion

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

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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