Monthly Archives: May 2013

Future Challenge – Note to Self (Longhand or Keyboard?)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #21 It’s been a crazy week – way more things to do than hours to do them in, so I’m a tad late, and maybe that’s a sign that I need to slow down and kick it old school … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged hand writing, lifetsyle, slowing down | 2 Comments

The Lovely Habit of Writing a Journal or Letter – in Longhand

Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Back in the days when people kept secrets, and privacy was guarded preciously, people kept personal journals. Some kept diaries, which were even more private. High School girls bought little books with locks on them and recounted the whimsy or … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations | Tagged cursive, graphology, handwriting, lifestyle, longhand, penmanship, script, typing, Writing | 18 Comments

The View From Above

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

WordPress has challenged its bloggers this week to present photos looking straight down at something. Here are the shots I picked. Perspective really is everything. We all know what the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower looks like, but here’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Looking Down, Perspective, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek | 29 Comments

I Hope You Dance

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Art, Celebration, Communication, Dance, Expression, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Weekly Travel Theme | 17 Comments

Future Challenge – What Are Your Most Precious Books?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #20 I’ve been away for a bit, and so there was no challenge last week, but I brought back some treasures with me… books that belonged to my mother. If you love to read (and my guess is that … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged Books, choices, favorite literature, lifestyle, reading, recreation | 12 Comments

The Portable Magic of Books

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

“I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” ― J.K. Rowling I grew up with books. I think every room in our … Continue reading →