Monthly Archives: September 2012

Bathing in the Glow of the Forest – Walking the Air Line Trail

Posted on September 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of old, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Airline Trail, Hiking, lifestyle, photos, Physical exercise, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Walking | 30 Comments

Taking Care of Business… Some Thank You Notes

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I am a little overwhelmed and very appreciative – I’ve been nominated for a number of great blogging awards over the past months. I wanted to do the acceptance posts properly, so I’ve been pitifully slow about it. I apologize. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Giving Back, Ruminations | Tagged Beautiful Blogger Award, blogging, Blogging Awards, Blogging Community, Gratitude, Gratitude Award, One Lovely Blog Award, Very Inspiring Blogger Award | 95 Comments

The Autumn Leaves… Fabulous Foliage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We’ve lived most of our married life in either Upstate New York or New England – two of the première areas for Autumn “leaf-peeping.” We love our Autumn leaves. In the Winter, only the last vestiges of leaves remain. Oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Autumn, Foliage, Leaf-Peeping, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, Seasons, Weekly Travel Theme | 53 Comments

A Solitary Swan

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last month, we travelled to Stratford, Ontario for the day. Like Stratford in England, the town is on a river called the Avon. Although the main attraction in town is theatre – primarily Shakespeare – the village has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Avon River Park, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Solitary, Stratford Ontario, Swans | 18 Comments

Lessons in Seeking Change – A Look Back at the Occupy Movement

Posted on September 24, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I don’t usually tackle economic or political subjects, but WordPress has presented an interesting topic this week, so I’m giving this one-woman’s-take-on-events a try. Did you know that the Occupy Wall Street protests celebrated their anniversary on September 17th? Remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Demonstrations, DPchallenge, Economics, Occupy Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Protests | 19 Comments

Peaceful White

Posted on September 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I unfortunately wasn’t home on Friday to do a “white” post in honor of the UN’s International Day of Peace. I know I’m late for the day, and early for the season, but there is nothing more quietly peaceful to … Continue reading →