Tag Archives: lifestyle

Thank You for Playing Our Game: Finding the Finish Line

Posted on May 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Welcome to my exciting new board game, Financing Retirement! This game is for one or two players, and includes dice and two stacks of cards to draw from – Money In, and Money Out. The goal is to have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Financial Issues, Information, Retirement itself | Tagged 401K Accounts, Affording Retirement, Assets, Expense, Finances, Financing Retirement, IRA accounts, lifestyle, Medical Insurance, Medicare, Money, Pension, retirement, Senior Medical Care, Social Security | 16 Comments

Travel Theme: Summer

Posted on May 22, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Summer oficially starts in a month, and most people are looking forward to their vacations. Ailsa at wheresmybackpack suggested a Summer travel photo challenge on May 18th, and I responded with this post. Now the May 25th WordPress weekly photo challenge has … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Recreation | Tagged canoe, kayak, lifestyle, outdoors, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Summer, Water Sports, Weekly Photo Challenge - Summer | 63 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

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 →

Posted in Ruminations, Travelogues | Tagged Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, family, lifestyle, Memories, photography, photos, Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, Robert Burns, Royal Mile, Scotland, Scott Monument, Travel | 21 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

Undertaking the Challenge – Day 1

Posted on May 11, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Today’s the day! My beloved is not travelling overseas for a few weeks, we have our 24-Day Challenge products, and we’ve hit the grocery store with a clear and limited focus! The Challenge is just that – not just because … Continue reading →