Monthly Archives: January 2013

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

Future Challenge – Where in the World?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #6: The world is a big place. Some people have had the need or opportunity to travel widely, some just enough to wish for more, and some are rarely able to get further than local attractions. For most of … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged lifestyle, recreation, Tourism, Travel, TRS Future Challenge | 1 Comment

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

Looking Glass Reflections

Posted on January 13, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

When I’m walking on city streets, I’m generally focused on where I’m going, avoiding other pedestrians, and making crossings safely. When I drive on city streets, I’m similarly preoccupied, and I rarely look above the first floor of any buildings. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Glass, Montreall, photography, photos, reflections, Weekly Travel Theme | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Christmas Star, Memories, Moravian Church, Moravian Star, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Traditions | 48 Comments

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 →