Tag Archives: recreation

Future Challenge – What Are Your Most Precious Books?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #20 I’ve been away for a bit, and so there was no challenge last week, but I brought back some treasures with me…  books that belonged to my mother. If you love to read (and my guess is that … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Benches

Posted on April 12, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Benches are one of those things you find all over the world. Some are just simple and useful, while others have a charming character all their own.     Benches in Princes Street Gardens on a rainy day in Edinburgh. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Happy Anniversary to Me – or – I Can’t Believe I’ve Been Retired for a Year

Posted on March 28, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

This time last year, I was counting down to retirement in hours, and had recently started blogging. I had great aspirations, and as I look back at what they were, I’m doing well on some of my goals… not so well … Continue reading →

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That’s the Way the Money Goes!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

All around the mulberry bush, the monkey chased the weasel. The monkey stopped to scratch his nose. Pop! goes the weasel. A penny for a spool of thread, a penny for a needle –  That’s the way the money goes, … Continue reading →

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Future Challenge – Where in the World?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

Challenge #6: The world is a big place. Some people have had the need or opportunity to travel widely, some just enough to wish for more, and some are rarely able to get further than local attractions. For most of … Continue reading →

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