Monthly Archives: September 2012

Leading a Textured Life

Posted on September 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme | 28 Comments

Instant Connections and Communications – Taking the Good with the Bad

Posted on September 18, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

May you live in interesting times As I sat in my 6th grade classroom, making every appearance of listening to the Social Studies lesson of the day, my peripheral vision caught a folded piece of notebook paper making a dangerous … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged cell phone, DPchallenge, electronic communications, email, Social Media, texting | 102 Comments

It’s All in Your Point of View

Posted on September 10, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I enjoy writing down stories and thoughts, although I have to slice and dice them vigorously before I can share them. I tend to ramble. Retirement and blogging are giving me a chance to see if I can become more … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Challenges | Tagged Character Development, Diana Gabaldon, DPchallenge, Iain Pears, Point of View, Susan Howatch, Writing Style | 23 Comments

Seeing Red – Autumn is Coming!

Posted on September 8, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

On the weekends, my beloved and I try to take at least one nice long walk together (meaning more than just to the end of the street and back.) We’ve been doing 3- to 6- mile stretches, most often on … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Delaware River Sojourn, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Royal Mile | 88 Comments

The Comforting Curves of Arches

Posted on September 3, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Arches have been used in buildings and gateways for thousands of years. The shape is dramatic and pleasing, and also serves to span open spaces and to bear weight. Whether it’s the Coliseum in Rome or a small bridge over … Continue reading →