Tag Archives: Thanks

Father’s Day Remembrances

Posted on June 16, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

A few weeks ago, my Future Challenge asked what your legacy will be. I started blogging long after my Dad passed away, and so he hasn’t been featured much in my posts. Still, he was a big influence in my … Continue reading →

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Many Thanks for the Fun Stuff

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In this Thanksgiving Season, I have many important things, and a few fun ones, to be thankful for. Among the fun items are some blogging awards, and I’d like to share that bounty with my own nominees of varied and … Continue reading →

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Veterans/Armistice/Remembrance Day Musings

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

It would be wonderful if we didn’t need a Department of Defense, or of Homeland Security.  It would be amazing if natural disasters never happened, and we never needed the National Guard. It would be great if we could rewrite … Continue reading →

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Verrrry Interesting – Specialty Blogging Awards

Posted on October 13, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

My Dad always quoted the old proverb, “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well.”   So that’s my excuse.   I’ve received a few very nice specialized award nominations recently, and have been taking my sweet time to … Continue reading →

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In Accordance with Award Rules – The Nominees Are…

Posted on June 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Recapping my recent post about the generosity of bloggers: last week, melouisef at Just Fletcher nominated me for the Versatile Blogger Award. In a little embarrassment of riches, this week. Diana at A Beginner nominated me for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Although I thanked both immediately, family needs kept me … Continue reading →

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Maggie the Magnificent – a Mother’s Day Message

Posted on May 12, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

When we’re kids, if we’re lucky, our parents are our role models and our heroes.  I thought my mom was the prettiest, smartest woman in the world, and that my dad was the most handsome and capable man who ever … Continue reading →

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