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Facing a Scary Moment
I had a scary moment this month. I know I’m not bomb-proof, and understand I’m not twenty anymore. Still, when I have minor aches and pains, I tend to self-treat. I’m the child, step-child, grandchild, and niece of RN’s, who … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged aging, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Disease, Health, Iritis, lifestyle, Macular Degeneration, Senior Health, Vision Loss
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Beyond the Horizon
Photography is a remarkable thing. It can take us places we’ve never been. It can validate or change our views of history. It can bring back wonderful memories, or share them with people who couldn’t be there in the moment. … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Beyond, in the distance, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek
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Things are Looking Up….
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
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Future Challenge – Where in the World?
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
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Travel Plans
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
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Looking Glass Reflections
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
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