Tag Archives: family

Travelogue – Jolly Old London Town

Posted on June 15, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It’s time for my mid-month travelogue post! I thought it would be fun, in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s 60th Jublilee celebration earlier this month (and the upcoming Olympics), to make this one about London. I had all four A.A. Milne children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged A A Milne, Buckingham Palace, England, family, Jubilee, lifestyle, London, London Eye, Memories, Olympics, photography, photos, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Travel, Westminster Abbey | 14 Comments

The Blogosphere – A Generous, and Slightly Random, Community

Posted on June 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I never imagined I’d undertake blogging when I first heard about it years ago. (Of course, I never thought I’d be retired, either!) I like to write, but I never felt I was that good at it. My mother was … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Ruminations | Tagged blogging, Blogging Awards, Blogosphere, choices, family, Kreativ Blogger Award, lifestyle, Parents, Photo Challenges, postaweek, Time, Versatile Blogger Award, WordPress | 21 Comments

Travel Theme: Oceans

Posted on June 12, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’ve been neglecting my blog a little for the past week or so. As it happens, I’ve been staying with my mom (and my sister), to help out with a few things. This is one of those times when it’s clearly a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Atlantic, beach, boardwalk, family, Jersey Shore, lifestyle, Memories, Oceans, Pacific, Parents, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Travel | 31 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship

Posted on June 9, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

The new WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Friendship. There are all kinds of friendships. Some pop up at school or work, and last until our lives diverge. But the best friendships are the ones that stand the tests of time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged family, Friends, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Weekly Photo Challenge: Friendship | 52 Comments

War and Remembrance

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the United States of America, we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. This commemorative holiday has gone through several iterations – it was first called Decoration Day following the American Civil War, and the date has changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Giving Back, Ruminations | Tagged Army, choices, family, Father, Memorial Day, Memories, Military Service, Navy, Patriot, Patriotism, Pearl Harbor, photos, Remembrance, War | 13 Comments

Edinburgh Travelogue

Posted on May 16, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Well it’s the middle of the month, and I promised myself I’d post travelogues regularly (I’m thinking monthly). I’m trying to get a little more organized with my blogging. This time, I’m posting about one of my favorite places. There isn’t … Continue reading →