Tag Archives: Memories

War and Remembrance

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the United States of America, we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. This commemorative holiday has gone through several iterations – it was first called Decoration Day following the American Civil War, and the date has changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Giving Back, Ruminations | Tagged Army, choices, family, Father, Memorial Day, Memories, Military Service, Navy, Patriot, Patriotism, Pearl Harbor, photos, Remembrance, War | 13 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

Kiss Today Good-bye, and Point Me Toward Tomorrow…

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Tomorrow, I’ll wake up, get in my car, and drive with my husband to visit our son in Upstate New York. I won’t be going in to the office tomorrow, or on any other day from now on. Today, after a … Continue reading →