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The Chianti Chronicles
Volume Three: Old People Ain't Always Old

Although senior citizens in their "golden years," are often perceived as simply "biding time," rest assured that many still have a variety of dynamic needs such as: love, affection, belonging, achievement, and adventure. Old People Ain't Always Old features ten short stories by Kevin J. Cullen, plus a very clever BONUS story by GUEST Author, Daniel Beck.

​A young grandson plays "hookie" to play golf with his grandfather, and learns a surprising truth about their family. Two former high school sweethearts reconnect at their grandchildren's bus stop after not seeing each other for over 50 years. An elderly woman on her death bed, shares a shocking truth with her daughter. A beautiful, but naive young lady learns some powerful life lessons at a local dive bar from a legendary karaoke singer. Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, a young college student with a strong appetite for "weed," is forced to move from Brooklyn and live with his estranged grandfather in Delaware. A widowed grandmother is convinced to search online for a date to an upcoming family wedding. A former world renowned rock musician is interviewed about his choice to abandon his celebrity life early on for a private existence. A recently widowed grandfather completes his quest to attend a major league baseball game at every stadium. An older man experiences an incredibly bizarre Uber ride. A young man from Ireland is forced to move to New York and live with a man who he only recently learned was his father. A long standing grudge comes to a suspenseful resolution.   

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