Category Archives: Ruminations

Reflections and contemplations on issues of all sorts

Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 9, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

We’re getting better at this “named winter storm” thing in New England. Our governors have learned to close limited access highways before six 18-wheelers have skidded off the road, and to keep us off the other roads early, so that … Continue reading →

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Mind the Gap: Paper or Electronic?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I still remember going to the library with my Mum when I was a preschooler. I had my own library card, and proudly brought home three books from each visit. I learned to read phonetically, and those books gave me … Continue reading →

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Love in its Many Forms

Posted on January 27, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Love isn’t simple. The ancient Greeks understood this so well that they had three different words to express it: 1)   Agape –  Perfect, unconditional love – Often characterized as the love of God. Most of us mere mortals have … Continue reading →

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Things are Looking Up….

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

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 →

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Future Challenge – What Would I Be Better Off Without?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme,  I’m offering a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. (I apologize, I’m still a little behind this week, as I’m finally getting … Continue reading →

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Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

First Fig My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night;   But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light! – by Edna St. Vincent Millay When we’re young, it seems romantic to … Continue reading →

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