Author Archives: The Retiring Sort

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting Moment

The WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge posted last Friday is Fleeting Moment,  with an emphasis on “street photography.” I’m a little behind this week, because we have just returned from the Delaware River Sojourn and I’m buried in camp laundry and equipment to put … Continue reading

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Travel Theme: Art

Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme this week: Art.  Since I’ve just returned from vacation, and before that been at my mom’s for a few weeks, I am just buried with things to do. So, I will take the … Continue reading

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Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

I returned from vacation to find a nice gift! Adinparadise has generously nominated me for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award.   I am  flattered – many thanks to my benefactor for this lovely surprise! I didn’t know much about this … Continue reading

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Travel theme: Parks

Ailsa at Wheresmybackpack posted a fun photo challenge to bloggers this week: Parks.  There are so many wonderful parks in the world, and in the US alone, that it will be fascinating to see the responses she gets. For me, it … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Create

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The Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge posted this past Friday is Create. Things are created in so many ways – In nature, we see the creation of valleys and mountains. Through plants we see creations as delicate as floral aromas … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close

On Friday, WordPress published their Weekly Photo Challenge: Close. The photos for the week should reflect proximity between people, places, or things. I’ve had a hectic week, and this is the first chance I’ve had to sit and think about … Continue reading

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