Author Archives: Barry Pomeroy

About Barry Pomeroy

I had an English teacher in high school many years ago who talked about writing as something that people do, rather than something that died with Shakespeare. I began writing soon after, maudlin poetry followed by short prose pieces, but finally, after years of academic training, I learned something about the magic of the manipulated word.

Back in Winnipeg—Again

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

I was hoping to attend a few meetings this summer but they are scheduled strangely. The May meeting was midmonth, the June one on the 20th, and the July one on the 27th. Instead I used the time in Winnipeg … Continue reading →

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In Saskatoon

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

My adventures in Saskatoon first meant leaving the city, for when the oldest son came home and found me online applying for jobs from the back porch and wired into the outside extension cord, he told me his parents were … Continue reading →

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Driving to Alberta

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

I took my leave of my nephew as he went to work. I organized some stuff in my car and when I turned to wave he was already gone to work. We’d said our goodbyes already. I wound the car … Continue reading →

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Back in Kelowna

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

Soon we were on the highway and a number of hours later in Kelowna where I stayed one night with her. I came down from my shower to find the house full and we all hung out until they decided … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Experiences

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

I left early to catch a ferry that I had to wait nearly two hours for, but soon enough after reading a book, I was on the ferry and beginning the unraveling that will lead me back to a cabin … Continue reading →

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To the Coast

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

When I left Kelowna, my aim was to drive straight through to Sechelt to my friend’s cabin. I was too tired to keep up the pace however, for I haven’t slept well at night for the pain. I pulled over … Continue reading →

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A Long Run on No Brakes

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

The brakes continue to be a challenge. I am still in pain, and that makes the nine hundred kilometres to Kelowna seem longer than it is, but I was awake at five in the morning and knew it would be … Continue reading →

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Edmonton

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

The drive over to Edmonton was short, but a bit painful because of my sciatica. Before I arrived in town I stopped at the tourist information at the border in Lloydminster, and ate lunch and washed up. The Australian woman … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon by Any Means

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

I’m told that Saskatoon was merely a seven hour drive from Winnipeg, and so, steering my old car through the traffic and around the potholes of late morning Portage Avenue, I drove away from the sun. Before long I was … Continue reading →

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The Long Drive from Toronto to Winnipeg

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Barry Pomeroy

I had driven across Canada some fifty times and at one time people began to plan around my visits, they were such a sure thing. Even the Toronto to Winnipeg trek I had traversed countless times. Even driving a car … Continue reading →

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