After a chilly winter and rainy spring, it finally turned warm in Los Angeles as soon as June was over. Our weather has been unusual, to say the least, but all our plants are happy. That is, except for our tomato crop which is taking longer than usual to yield juicy red gems. They like L.A.'s normal warm weather much better than whatever happened this year so hopefully, they … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Getting Spring in Our Step
I’ve been dog-sitting for my daughter who went to Europe for two weeks across town from where I live and I’m really getting a workout. I believe dog-aerobics is one of the best types of exercise for people who are over 60 because dogs keep you active. My daughter has a 1 ½-year-old chihuahua mix with only one eye who has boundless energy. He has me throwing a ball every 5 … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Is it Really Spring?
We are officially in Spring and after some insanely cold weather for us wimps in Los Angeles, it is finally sunny and pleasant. The rain we got was heavy and cold. It was enough to put snow on the mountains but is now producing super blooms all over the southland. I have yet to go to one of the flower fields but saw a few clusters while driving to San Diego a few weeks … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: A Superbowl of Thoughts
Although I know nothing about football, I hope you enjoyed your Super Bowl Sunday. I was busy during the weekend driving all over Southern California. I drove from Pasadena to Fallbrook near San Diego for a party and then to Newport Beach to meet up with my daughter and stay the night. She got engaged while I was there and will have a wedding in Cabo next January. My son … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs – Celebrate the Holidays 2022
Another year has rolled by, and the Best of Boomer Blogs bloggers have been enjoying the holidays. While some are cozying up to stay warm with bomb cyclones, a few of us have been guiltily basking in perfect weather. Well, maybe we don’t feel that guilty. All of us are grateful for all our readers who have stuck with us over the years. Being grateful is what the … [Read more...]
