Tag Archives: postaday

So Big!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We played a game with our children and grandchildren to get them to put their hands in the air when it was time to take off a shirt for bath time, or put on pajamas for bed. How big are … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Big, Dreams, Great Wall of China, Hawaii Island, lifestyle, photography, postaday, Pumpkins, Weekly Travel Theme | 42 Comments

Happy Days – Happy Memories

Posted on October 9, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We had a great weekend. A friend from Hawaii arrived last Thursday evening and left Monday – and in between we packed in a lot of happy New England moments. I love the Fall, and we did all our favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Autumn, Boston, Happy, kayaking, lifestyle, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Walking | 22 Comments

Where the Heck are My Glasses?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

I can hear my mother chuckling at herself after misplacing something, saying, “It’s hell getting old!” My mom was a very sharp 86 when she passed away, but she did occasionally give us gentle reminders us that she missed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged aging, Eyesight, Glasses, Health, Mine, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Senior Health | 50 Comments

A Solitary Swan

Posted on September 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Last month, we travelled to Stratford, Ontario for the day. Like Stratford in England, the town is on a river called the Avon. Although the main attraction in town is theatre – primarily Shakespeare – the village has a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Avon River Park, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, Solitary, Stratford Ontario, Swans | 18 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It was on a whim that I stuck my head into a castle cannon battery hole, and took a quick shot of one of my favorite places – Edinburgh’s Old Town. I didn’t realize until later how much there was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges | Tagged Delaware River Sojourn, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park, lifestyle, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Royal Mile | 88 Comments

Cultivating a Disciplined Free Spirit

Posted on September 1, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Is it responsible to be a truly free spirit? Flying like a kite, mindless of anything but the currents that carry us to the next adventure? Even a kite is tethered to a string. Without the resistance pulling on that … Continue reading →