Category Archives: Ruminations

Reflections and contemplations on issues of all sorts

The Autumn Leaves… Fabulous Foliage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We’ve lived most of our married life in either Upstate New York or New England – two of the première areas for Autumn “leaf-peeping.” We love our Autumn leaves. In the Winter, only the last vestiges of leaves remain. Oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Autumn, Foliage, Leaf-Peeping, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, Seasons, Weekly Travel Theme | 53 Comments

Lessons in Seeking Change – A Look Back at the Occupy Movement

Posted on September 24, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I don’t usually tackle economic or political subjects, but WordPress has presented an interesting topic this week, so I’m giving this one-woman’s-take-on-events a try. Did you know that the Occupy Wall Street protests celebrated their anniversary on September 17th? Remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged Demonstrations, DPchallenge, Economics, Occupy Movement, Occupy Wall Street, Protests | 19 Comments

Instant Connections and Communications – Taking the Good with the Bad

Posted on September 18, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

May you live in interesting times As I sat in my 6th grade classroom, making every appearance of listening to the Social Studies lesson of the day, my peripheral vision caught a folded piece of notebook paper making a dangerous … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged cell phone, DPchallenge, electronic communications, email, Social Media, texting | 102 Comments

Cultivating a Disciplined Free Spirit

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Is it responsible to be a truly free spirit? Flying like a kite, mindless of anything but the currents that carry us to the next adventure? Even a kite is tethered to a string. Without the resistance pulling on that … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged family, Free Spirit, Last EasterLast Easter, lifestyle, Parenting, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Self-discipline, Weekly Photo Challenge | 54 Comments

The Elusive Sounds of Silence

Posted on August 29, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

“To sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub…”¹ Oh, Will, you have no idea. We all know that sleep is a necessary thing. Adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep each night for optimum physical and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged DPchallenge, Insominia, Sleep, Sounds, White Noise | 18 Comments

Travel Theme: Sunsets

Posted on August 17, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Sunsets are such a universally intriguing phenomena. Historically, sailors used the characteristics of sunsets to anticipate the coming weather. Scientists explain the way the light is broken up at the horizon, spilling brilliant colors across the landscape or water. Artists … Continue reading →