Tag Archives: lifestyle

Travel Plans

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

It’s time to start making some serious plans for where my beloved and I might travel this year. Last year, most of my travel was to see my mom and sister a few states away, and most of my husband’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Recreation, Retirement itself | Tagged Alaska, Costa Rica, lifestyle, Physical exercise, retirement planning, Senior Health, Travel | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in Future Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged addictions, change, choices, choivce, lifestyle, moderation | 4 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

January – Resolving to Make a Fresh Start

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

There’s something lovely about a fresh start. It can be a fresh sheet of paper, a blank screen, a new job, or even a new home. This week, we turned the calendar page and we’re in a whole new year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged family, January, lifestyle, New Year, New Year Resolution, opportunity | 7 Comments

Future Challenge – 2013 Steps to Dream Fulfulment

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme, I’ve decided to offer a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. Each challenge will follow a post of my own on the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged future, lifestyle, reflections, Resolutions | 5 Comments

2012 – A Year of Expected and Unexpected Change

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So in a few days, we’ll leave 2012 behind and start a new year. At the risk of being a little clichéd, it’s probably time for a little reflection, then a look to the future. I’ve had some major events in … Continue reading →