Tag Archives: aging

Endless Cycles of Renewal

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Isn’t it amazing, how nature fights to heal and grow, to renew itself? I’m always struck by the way seeds find their ways into the most unexpected places – in my garden, or in the cleft of a rock, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged aging, lifestyle, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, retirement | 18 Comments

To Every Thing There is a Season…

Posted on October 2, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Maybe it’s that I’m retired and have time to think about these things. Maybe it’s that my mom, the last of my kids’ grandparents, passed away this year. Maybe it’s that it’s a gray Autumn day, and I’m feeling it … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Retirement itself, Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged aging, change, DPchallenge, Ecclesiastes, family, lifestyle, photos, postaweek, Seasons, Senior Health | 52 Comments

Where the Heck are My Glasses?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I can hear my mother chuckling at herself after misplacing something, saying, “It’s hell getting old!” My mom was a very sharp 86 when she passed away, but she did occasionally give us gentle reminders us that she missed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged aging, Eyesight, Glasses, Health, Mine, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Senior Health | 50 Comments

Meeting the Challenge – Day 11

Posted on May 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We have survived the “Cleanse” part of the 24-Day Challenge (the first 10 days) – and now that we’ve made it through the detox, we’re moving on to the metabolism boost! We have opted to do the full 24 days, and will soldier … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged 24 Day Challenge, aging, arthritis, asthma, change, choices, Diet, Health, lifestyle, NSAID, Physical exercise, Senior Health | 6 Comments

Maggie the Magnificent – a Mother’s Day Message

Posted on May 12, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

When we’re kids, if we’re lucky, our parents are our role models and our heroes. I thought my mom was the prettiest, smartest woman in the world, and that my dad was the most handsome and capable man who ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Giving Back, Ruminations | Tagged aging, Community Service, friendship, Giving back, Gratitude, Kindness, lifestyle, Memories, Mother, Mother's Day, Parents, photos, respect, Role Models, Thanks | 14 Comments

My (Retired) Life so Far

Posted on May 10, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Well, it’s been six weeks since I bid farewell to my job… so I’m thinking it’s time to take stock of what I’m doing with myself. I’ve spent about a third of the time so far visiting with my mom … Continue reading →