Tag Archives: New Year

Possibilities and New Beginnings

Posted on January 7, 2014 by The Retiring Sort

Here we are in January again, turning the page of the calendar. January symbolizes fresh starts to many of us, and is even named for Janus, the Roman god of gates, passages, and doors; of beginnings, transitions, and endings. Janus is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Photo Challenges, Retirement itself | Tagged Beginnings, Fresh Starts, lifestyle, New Year, Possibilities, postaweek | 29 Comments

Future Challenge – Leaving Your Mark on a Clean Slate

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

As part of my retirement theme, I’m offering a weekly Thursday “Future Challenge” to get people of all ages thinking in general about their futures and/or retirement. (I apologize, I’m a little behind this week, as I’ve been sidelined with … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Challenges | Tagged New Year, Resolutions | 8 Comments

January – Resolving to Make a Fresh Start

Posted on January 4, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

There’s something lovely about a fresh start. It can be a fresh sheet of paper, a blank screen, a new job, or even a new home. This week, we turned the calendar page and we’re in a whole new year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations | Tagged family, January, lifestyle, New Year, New Year Resolution, opportunity | 7 Comments

2012 – A Year of Expected and Unexpected Change

Posted on December 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

So in a few days, we’ll leave 2012 behind and start a new year. At the risk of being a little clichéd, it’s probably time for a little reflection, then a look to the future. I’ve had some major events in … Continue reading →