Tag Archives: Physical exercise

I Hope You Dance

Posted on May 5, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Art, Celebration, Communication, Dance, Expression, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Weekly Travel Theme | 17 Comments

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 →

Posted in Future Challenges, Health Issues | Tagged aging, lifestyle, Physical exercise, recreation, Senior Health | 12 Comments

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 →

Posted in Health Issues, Recreation, Ruminations | Tagged arthritis, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health | 3 Comments

Travel Plans

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

It’s time to start making some serious plans for where my beloved and I might travel this year. Last year, most of my travel was to see my mom and sister a few states away, and most of my husband’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Finances, Recreation, Retirement itself | Tagged Alaska, Costa Rica, lifestyle, Physical exercise, retirement planning, Senior Health, Travel | 21 Comments

Bathing in the Glow of the Forest – Walking the Air Line Trail

Posted on September 30, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks, Bearded with moss, and in garments green, indistinct in the twilight, Stand like Druids of old, with voices sad and prophetic, Stand like harpers hoar, with beards … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Airline Trail, Hiking, lifestyle, photos, Physical exercise, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Walking | 30 Comments

The Call of the Free Weights – Can You Hear the Voices?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Two purple hand weights sit beside me on my end table. They are being scrupulously ignored as they wait for me to pick them up. They should be enjoying happy lifts into the air over my head, feeling the sweep … Continue reading →