Instead of making New Year Resolutions for the year 2022, I chose a WOTY (word of the year). The idea of a WOTY is to stay focused on the word and let it provide guidance toward whatever it is you wish to accomplish during the new year. My word of the year was More. Life …
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Weathered Beauties
Weathered wood, whether it be a tree trunk, an old door, a historic structure, or just a simple garden ornament captivates my senses with the elements of exposed texture and faded color. Place and perspective have much to add to the story and often conjure a soulful narrative. This week Cee's Fun Foto Challenge is …
The Price of Living In Paradise
Hurricane Ian played out like reality TV this past week and while painful to watch, it was impossible to turn away. Instead of securing outdoor furniture, closing shutters, and gathering supplies, like we did in 2017, this time, we were glued to our television sets. We knew this would be a West Coast storm (we …
A Breath of Fresh Air
If you have been following Picture Retirement for the past year, you know that Malcolm and I have been 'trying on lifestyles' while waiting for the housing market to right itself. After we purged a lot of 'stuff' and sold our home more than a year ago, we spent some time in a nearby beach …