Tag Archives: Health

Future Challenge – Whether to Weather the Weather

Posted on July 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #25 Are you a person who loves the heat, or one who needs it cool? Are you OK with air conditioning, or do you need your air to be fresh? My beloved and I have spent a few weekends … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged Air conditioning, asthma, climate, Health, lifestyle, retirement, Senior Health, weather | 23 Comments

Weather Forecast – Time to Play Outdoors!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

The Eastern seaboard of the U.S. has waited a long time for Spring weather to arrive this year. We’re still getting occasional cold showers out there, but it’s starting to warm up, and we’re getting ready to head back outdoors. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged arthritis, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health | 3 Comments

Facing a Scary Moment

Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I had a scary moment this month. I know I’m not bomb-proof, and understand I’m not twenty anymore. Still, when I have minor aches and pains, I tend to self-treat. I’m the child, step-child, grandchild, and niece of RN’s, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information | Tagged aging, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Disease, Health, Iritis, lifestyle, Macular Degeneration, Senior Health, Vision Loss | 20 Comments

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 →

Posted in Health Issues, Ruminations | Tagged aging, choices, Diet, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Health, lifestyle, Senior Health | 3 Comments

I’m Wishing…..

Posted on October 31, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

If wishes were horses then beggars would ride, If turnips were swords I’d have one by my side. If ‘ifs’ and ‘ands’ were pots and pans There’d be no need for tinkers hands!¹ I wish I were… If you had only … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruminations, Writing Challenges | Tagged ADD, ADHD, DPchallenge, Focus, Gratitude, Health, postaday, Wishes | 34 Comments

Think Pink (Even if it’s not your favorite color…)

Posted on October 16, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

When I was about nine, my mother decorated my room in pink and white. I had striped café curtains with canopy valances, pink walls and bedspreads, and a white desk and trim. I’m not at all sure why she picked … Continue reading →