Tag Archives: lifestyle

To Keep or Not to Keep? The Trials of Downsizing a Household

Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

OK, fellow boomers – let’s say you’ve been living in your house (or carrying stuff with you from house to house) for thirty, forty, or fifty years. You probably have things stored in the attic or basement that you haven’t … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – Staying Physically Active

Posted on April 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #18 Along with a healthy diet, exercise helps to keep our hearts, lungs, and brains working properly, although too many of us neglect it. We all know how important it is to exercise. Hopefully, we’re all doing something, even if … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Future Challenge – Staying Sharp

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #17 We all know it’s important to exercise physically throughout our lives to keep our bodies healthy. Our hearts, lungs, even our minds, depend on it. But our brains need specialized workouts beyond physical movement.  As you age, what will … Continue reading →

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Employing the Little Grey Cells

Posted on April 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

“It is a small problem merely. But a problem that will agitate the little grey cells most adequately.”  – Agatha Christie’s Poirot in The Incredible Theft   Lately I’ve noticed a lot of television commercials for the Luminosity website. Like brainHQ, BrainCurls.com, … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – Enjoying the Fun Stuff

Posted on March 28, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #16 In the spirit of the start of Spring last week, Easter, and the first anniversary of my retirement this week,  I’ve thinking about fresh starts and what we do with them.  One of the things people tend to … Continue reading →

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