Daily Archives: January 11, 2013

Star Light, Star Bright

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

There’s something mystical and beautiful about a Moravian Star. It has a wonderful symmetry – and in fact, was supposedly first created as part of a geometry lesson in a Moravian (a Protestant denomination) school in Germany. It has been … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – What Would I Be Better Off Without?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme,  I’m offering a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. (I apologize, I’m still a little behind this week, as I’m finally getting … Continue reading →

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Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

First Fig My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night;   But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light! – by Edna St. Vincent Millay When we’re young, it seems romantic to … Continue reading →

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