Category Archives: Giving Back

Starting a New Holiday Tradition

Posted on December 4, 2015 by The Retiring Sort

Well, here we are into the first week of Advent! In addition to the Sunday celebration services and advent candle lightings, that means baking, wrapping, decorating, and mailing. I don’t know about you, but we still send paper Christmas holiday … Continue reading →

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The Giving Season and the Thoughtful Giver

Posted on December 1, 2015 by The Retiring Sort

It’s that time of year again. Since before Hallowe’en, US stores have been sneaking Christmas items onto their shelves. Blue and silver Hannakuh wrapping paper and red and green Christmas candies have appeared everywhere, and seasonal music has begun playing … Continue reading →

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C’mon Guys, This is Boston!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by The Retiring Sort

I went to college in Boston, arguably one of the most resilient cities in the USA. I still go back whenever I can. I love taking the T or just walking the Freedom Trail. I lived in the Back Bay area, … Continue reading →

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Temptation and Sacrifice

Posted on March 10, 2014 by The Retiring Sort

For years, our friends bought calendars, boy scout light bulbs and popcorn, school music program candy bars, and any number of other tempting and whimsical things from our children and grandchildren when they were fundraising. Girl Scout cookies are my … Continue reading →

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The Object of our Fascination

Posted on February 3, 2014 by The Retiring Sort

On our 2011 trip with the Delaware River Sojourn, we stopped in Easton, PA. Our chosen evening activity was a trip to the The Nurture Nature Center there. The Center teaches through a variety of displays and programs, and focuses largely on … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – How Will You Give Back?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #13 Some of my friends have made the comment that they aren’t sure what they’ll do with themselves when they retire.  I’ve always maintained that time is like closets – we fill what we have – and not always … Continue reading →

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