Active Women Over 50
If culture and natural beauty are what you're craving while you're visiting the Los Angeles area, don't miss the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Located in San Marino, California, near Pasadena, this enchanting complex sits at the end of a residential neighborhood distinguished by its early 20th century mansions. I originally wrote this post during … [Read more...]
I spent 10 days cat-sitting for a friend of a friend who lives alone in a small old house on a hillside. She’s in the same age range as me, and it got me thinking about how her living situation may have to change in the future. There are steep steps to get to the front door and her backyard garden has a series of terraced steps. I was put in charge of watering her plants, so … [Read more...]
When you want a pick-me-up or are in the mood for serenity, go visit a garden. In my case, I went to Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge. Now that I'm living near Pasadena, I’m close to three municipal gardens including the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, and the Los Angeles Arboretum. Spring was in the air The coming of spring at Descanso Gardens means … [Read more...]
As an older woman, the next decades of your life can serve as a transformative experience. Maybe you’re an empty-nester for the first time, or you’ve lived in your home for years without making many big changes. Whatever your circumstance, this phase of your life is perfect for self-discovery, family, and cultivating personal wellness, it could also be the perfect time to … [Read more...]
I’ve always enjoyed gardening but when I was living in an apartment and later renting a room I didn’t have the opportunity to have one for a while. Now I’m living in a home with a large yard and have free reign to create my own garden space. Gardening helps you live longer In small Italian villages, people in their 90s are still out picking olives. They’ve never seen … [Read more...]
