Active Women Over 50
A side gig I have been enjoying is dog and cat sitting. I’m an animal lover so why not? I don’t openly promote it as a business but every so often a friend or my daughter needs my help. I cat and house sat in Mount Washington, near downtown Los Angeles for a 17- year- old cat and was able to enjoy exploring the neighborhood as well. One thing I love about L.A. is that every … [Read more...]
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...]
Have you been thinking about packing up to retire but haven’t decided where you want to live? Consider Los Angeles. Say what? LA is not usually on one of those best places to retire lists. Most lists feature quaint little towns in Midwest America and not big urban cities. But hear me out. I’ve lived in Los Angeles most of my life and it’s an extraordinary place … [Read more...]
You can learn a lot about a city by its art and its architecture. Seattle is known for its modernism like the iconic Space Needle. But, it also had a rough and tumble past with tales of rabble-rousers, gold miners, loggers, and fishermen. Among its towering skyscrapers, you'll find eclectic museums, flamboyant public sculptures, street art, and serene gardens. Downtown … [Read more...]
In a world of Instagram pics, where do you go to find a unique photo opportunity? If you’re in Los Angeles, you can go to the Museum of Illusions on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. I was invited to check it out so my "cameraman" and I took the LA Metro from North Hollywood and got off at Hollywood and Highland. Hollywood Blvd isn’t for everyone The boulevard is … [Read more...]
