I was never particularly familiar with that colleague of mine, and I was surprised when I heard she was retiring. She looked ageless and I took her presence at the workplace as granted, never thinking ...
Just as I was plodding up the gloomy staircase carrying my luggage, Violeta was coming down to take out the garbage. Guessing I was looking for accommodation at the hostel she turned about and welcomed ...
... for the speaker to arrive. A few older ones around me were talking about retirement, a topic that in itself denotes a certain tiredness and dwindled interest in one's present professional situation. One ...