Tag Archives: nature

The Ephemeral Nature of Days… and of Gratitude

Posted on March 23, 2015 by The Retiring Sort

Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the Word Sweet the rain’s new fall, sunlit from Heaven Like … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Ruminations | Tagged aging, ephemeral, Gratitude, nature, outdoors, Photo Challenges, postaday, Weekly Travel Theme | 18 Comments

Crimson Cutouts

Posted on November 22, 2014 by The Retiring Sort

A few weeks ago, the Japanese Maple tree on our front lawn presented us with an amazing fiery display. For about ten days, each day it was a little more brilliant than the day before. And then, before we knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged change, Colors, Colourful, nature, Weekly Travel Theme | 12 Comments

The Autumn Leaves… Fabulous Foliage

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We’ve lived most of our married life in either Upstate New York or New England – two of the première areas for Autumn “leaf-peeping.” We love our Autumn leaves. In the Winter, only the last vestiges of leaves remain. Oak … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations | Tagged Autumn, Foliage, Leaf-Peeping, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, Seasons, Weekly Travel Theme | 53 Comments

Travel theme: Flowers

Posted on July 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This week’s Travel Theme challenge from Ailsa at Wheresmybackpack? is Flowers. As many beautiful gardens as there are in the world, nowhere are flowers more a part of the cultural fabric than they are in Hawaii. From the moment you arrive in Hawaii, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged flowers, Hawaii, hibiscus, lifestyle, nature, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme | 34 Comments

Travel Theme: Night

Posted on July 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme for this week: Night. I love night shots – and I’m not sure why I don’t take more of them. This photo was taken from one of the piers west of Fisherman’s Wharf in … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged lifestyle, moon, nature, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, San Francisco, Travel | 35 Comments

Delaware River Sojourn Travelogue

Posted on April 15, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My beloved is always looking for a new river to paddle. I tend to be a still-water kind of gal myself, but I’m game for a river paddle when I’m in experienced company. We grew up near the Delaware River, yet … Continue reading →