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Tag Archives: Weekly Travel Theme
Just a Day at the Beach…
It’s been warming up (although we have frost warnings in our forecast again!), and it’s time to turn our thought to the lovely sounds of sand on surf, or the lapping of water against the side of the kayak. I … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Beaches, lifestyle, Ocean, photos, Seaside, Weekly Travel Theme
15 Comments
I Hope You Dance
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
Travel Theme: Benches
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
Posted in Photo Challenges, Retirement itself
Tagged Benches, photography, recreation, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
30 Comments
Facing the Future and Enjoying the Passage of Time
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Nobody knows how we got to The top of the hill But since we’re on our way down We might … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged aging, change, future, lifestyle, postaday, retirement planning, Time, Weekly Travel Theme
23 Comments
The Grass (or the Sweater) is Always Greener Away from Home
Somehow when we travel, everything seems brighter, landscapes more spectacular, and foliage greener. St. Patrick’s Day is the “greenest” day of the year, so in honor of the day, here are some green images from our travels… “The Mound” and … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations
Tagged family, Green, Ireland, Orangemen, Peace in Ireland, Saint Patrick's Day, Weekly Travel Theme
27 Comments
Celebrating the Women in Our Lives
Apparently, I’m only the third woman to ever receive this award, and I’m so honored to…be numbered with Lily Tomlin and Whoopi Goldberg. But I do hope that women are achieving at a rate these days that we can stop … Continue reading
Posted in Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged International Womens Day, lifestyle, Mother, Mother's Day, Parents, photos, Weekly Travel Theme, Women's Rights
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