Category Archives: Recreation

The Portable Magic of Books

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” ― J.K. Rowling I grew up with books. I think every room in our … Continue reading →

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Posted in Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged Books, children, lifestyle, literacy, Memories, Parents, reading, Reading to children | 14 Comments

Weather Forecast – Time to Play Outdoors!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

The Eastern seaboard of the U.S. has waited a long time for Spring weather to arrive this year. We’re still getting occasional cold showers out there, but it’s starting to warm up, and we’re getting ready to head back outdoors. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged arthritis, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health | 3 Comments

Things are Looking Up….

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

We usually tend to be focused on what lies ahead when we’re traveling, but some things just invite us to look up. Just the physical act of raising our heads can be a bit inspiring (much as smiling brings the … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged Guggenheim Museum, I. M. Pei, inspiration, Up, Weekly Travel Theme | 20 Comments

Travel Plans

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

It’s time to start making some serious plans for where my beloved and I might travel this year. Last year, most of my travel was to see my mom and sister a few states away, and most of my husband’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Recreation, Retirement itself | Tagged Alaska, Costa Rica, lifestyle, Physical exercise, retirement planning, Senior Health, Travel | 21 Comments

Hawai’i Travelogue, Part 1 – Oahu

Posted on November 26, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

For forty years, my beloved and I talked about going to Hawaii. Finally, we were able to go last Fall. We figured we would treat ourselves to this big vacation while we were both working, Hawaii is probably one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Arizona Memorial, Hawaii, Honolulu, lifestyle, Oahu, Pearl Harbor, photos, Sunset Beach, Travel, Waikiki, Waimea Valley | 30 Comments

The Spooky Spectres of Samhain

Posted on October 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Well, it’s that time of year – The celebration of the spooky festival my Celtic ancestors called Samhuinn or Samhain (literally “Summer’s End”, and pronounced Sow-een, Sow-in, or Soun). It’s also known as the Day of the Dead. The Catholic … Continue reading →