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...]
How to Update Your Home When You’re Over 50
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...]
Why Gardening as You Age Keeps You Fit and Healthy
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...]
Searching for Garden Gnomes: Just Because
The isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was making me antsy. At the time, I was living in a tiny room in someone else's house and was feeling very confined. So, I decided to go on a search for gnomes. Although you can look for them anytime, even when things are back to normal. Our neighborhood had several gnomes including the house I was living in so I decided to … [Read more...]
Banff in a Day: Alpine Splendor
Banff is a picturesque resort village that sits at the foot of the breathtaking Banff National Forest, a designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The peaks of majestic Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade can be seen from the town center. It's the main hub for tourists coming to the Canadian Rockies and the starting point for every sort of adventure tour. During the high season, … [Read more...]
