Tag Archives: recreation

Drawing with Light

Posted on October 22, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Photography:  derived from the Greek photos (“light”) and graphein (“to draw”). ¹ If you think about it, light is both the subject and the paintbrush for most photographic work. It can help bathe a subject in color or brilliance, bringing out every detail – … Continue reading →

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New England On Display – The Eastern States Exposition

Posted on October 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

We moved back to New England about twelve years ago, and every year, we’ve talked about going to the “Big E” – the Eastern States Exhibition. It’s like a State Fair times six. For two weeks in September, the town … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Montreal – Eclectic and Lovely

Posted on October 5, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

While I am adapting to retired life and struggling to put some structure to my days, my beloved is still employed and struggling to make the most of his downtime.  One way we can meet in the middle is for … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Travel Theme: Food

Posted on July 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme for this week: Food. This one makes me wish I were at home where I have some other great photos – but since I’m not, I will make do with files I have with me! … Continue reading →

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