Monthly Archives: November 2012

Some Say the World will end in Fire… or on December 20th

Posted on November 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Fire and Ice by Robert Frost Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Ruminations | Tagged choices, family, Fire and Ice, lifestyle, photos, Religion and Spirituality, Serenity Prayer, Weekly Travel Theme | 18 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

Thanksgiving Reflections: On Being Seriously Grateful, and Finding Contentment

Posted on November 22, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough” – Oprah Winfrey “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations | Tagged choices, Contentment, family, Gratitude, lifestyle, retirement, Thanksgiving | 31 Comments

Many Thanks for the Fun Stuff

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In this Thanksgiving Season, I have many important things, and a few fun ones, to be thankful for. Among the fun items are some blogging awards, and I’d like to share that bounty with my own nominees of varied and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Giving Back | Tagged Blogging Awards, Gratitude, Illuminating Blogger Award, Reality Blogger Award, Thanks, Wonderful Team Member Readership Award | 53 Comments

100 Posts and Counting

Posted on November 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is a big milestone for me. This is my 100th post on The Retiring Sort. In the ten months since I started this blog I’ve learned a lot about blogging. I really knew almost nothing before that. Before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Blogosphere, change, DPchallenge, Focus, lifestyle, retirement, retirement planning | 63 Comments

Endless Cycles of Renewal

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Isn’t it amazing, how nature fights to heal and grow, to renew itself? I’m always struck by the way seeds find their ways into the most unexpected places – in my garden, or in the cleft of a rock, for … Continue reading →