Tag Archives: lifestyle

Leading a Textured Life

Posted on September 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

What textures make up the substance of your life? Do you prefer a smooth, simple, serene tempo, or do you enjoy a more varied, unpredictable, mixed up energy in your days? Merriam-Webster has many definitions of texture. My favorites are: something … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, Texture, Weekly Travel Theme | 28 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Delaware River Sojourn, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Royal Mile | 88 Comments

Cultivating a Disciplined Free Spirit

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Is it responsible to be a truly free spirit? Flying like a kite, mindless of anything but the currents that carry us to the next adventure? Even a kite is tethered to a string. Without the resistance pulling on that … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged family, Free Spirit, Last EasterLast Easter, lifestyle, Parenting, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Self-discipline, Weekly Photo Challenge | 54 Comments

The Heart of the Highlands

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

O ye’ll tak’ the high road, And I’ll tak’ the low road, And I’ll be in Scotland afore ye…¹ For my monthly travelogue, I’ll finish up our 2010 trip to Britain with our … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Great Glen, lifestyle, Loch Ness, photography, photos, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Trossachs | 16 Comments

The Call of the Free Weights – Can You Hear the Voices?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Two purple hand weights sit beside me on my end table. They are being scrupulously ignored as they wait for me to pick them up. They should be enjoying happy lifts into the air over my head, feeling the sweep … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Writing Challenges | Tagged DPchallenge, Free Weights, Grammar, lifestyle, Passive Voice, Physical exercise, Senior Health | 17 Comments

Send the Bat(wing) Signal! Time for Toning!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I’m getting older, and like many Americans, I weigh more than I should. My hubby is in this boat with me. We didn’t get this way all at once, but if you gain even one or two pounds each year … Continue reading →