Monthly Archives: February 2013

Purple Mountain Majesty

Posted on February 16, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I’m really a water person. I’m drawn to lakes, rivers, oceans, and even the little stream in my back yard. But there’s something majestic and awe-inspiring in the mountains as well. I grew up in Pennsylvania, where the rolling Appalachians … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Ben Nevis, Hawaii, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Mountains, photography, Scottish Highlands, Travel | 28 Comments

Future Challenge – Making New Friends

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #10 As we get older, our friendships evolve and change. Our children grow up, our parents grow older and eventually pass away. Some friends move away. We retire from our jobs and lose track of many work contacts. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged choices, companionship, friendship, lifestyle | 12 Comments

Companionship on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

OK, so it’s Valentine’s Day. My beloved and I shared a lovely dinner at home together, exchanged cards and small tokens, and took a moment to appreciate the fact that we have one another. We know so many people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations | Tagged change, companionship, lifestyle, loneliness, senior companions, Valentines Day | 9 Comments

Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 9, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

We’re getting better at this “named winter storm” thing in New England. Our governors have learned to close limited access highways before six 18-wheelers have skidded off the road, and to keep us off the other roads early, so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged lifestyle, New England, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Winter, Winter storm | 49 Comments

Mind the Gap: Paper or Electronic?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I still remember going to the library with my Mum when I was a preschooler. I had my own library card, and proudly brought home three books from each visit. I learned to read phonetically, and those books gave me … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Books, bookstores, choices, DPchallenge, e-books, lifestyle, reading | 17 Comments

Future Challenge – Are you a Gambler or a Squirrel?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #9 When we’re young, we think we have all the time in the world to save for our later years. It seems there are always more urgent needs than saving. Besides, there are government programs that provide income and … Continue reading →