Blogging is a hobby that I fell into a few years ago. It began as a creative way to chronicle our retirement life and showcase my photography. I had no pre-conceived notions about where it might lead or how long it would last. I have a tendency to drift in and out of hobbies, with …
Post Your Best Shot
Blogs and Photographs - Putting Your Best Image Forward It is common knowledge that posts which contain quality photographs have a better chance of attracting and retaining readers than those which do not. Images break up lengthy posts and provide the reader with visual support and understanding. Let's face it, most of us are a …
4-Days in Positano
Travel isn't an option for us right now, but it is never far from my mind and one can continue to dream. Several years ago, while on a cruise, we spent a short day in Positano, Italy. Unless you really enjoy torturing yourself, don't do that. Below, our daughter, Morgan shares her four day adventure …
Creating A New Look
You may have noticed a new look to Picture Retirement recently. While it may seem a subtle departure from the old theme, it does serve a purpose. For months, I have been noticing that links on other blogs did not appear as they do on my blog. For example, if I linked to information and …
Lessons From the Sky
I have long been enamored with the sky; its mystery and majesty. From pondering what secrets the universe holds to simply enjoying the gleeful and sometimes moody dance of clouds, I'm a sky watcher. My hobbies of sky gazing and photography fit nicely into Teri Webster's Sunday Stills challenge; 'Sky'. And, consequently, I have had …