We’re in the lazy summer daze and August is already here! Two of our bloggers, Jennifer and Tom are taking a short break but we have a brand-new Boomer blogger to add to our roundups. I’ll let her introduce herself. Meet Diane Hello everyone! My name is Diane Stringam Tolley and my blog, On the Border, and I are breathlessly happy to be joining this amazing group … [Read more...]
The Artsy Elegance of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, founded in 1542, is located in the state of Guanajuato in Central Mexico and is a popular destination for expats and American tourists. It’s known for its colorful 18th and 19th-century colonial architecture and has a burgeoning population of artists, bohemians, food lovers, and retirees. Find a local guide in San Miguel de Allende here. My daughter … [Read more...]
How to Savor 2 Nights in Mexico City
My daughter and I took a short 2-night visit to Mexico City before leaving for San Miguel de Allende for an additional 2 nights. It was a quick stay in the sprawling capital city of Mexico, but we made the most of it. Find a local guide in Mexico City here. As a Californian, I love going to Mexico. When I was a teen and young adult, we would drive to Tijuana, Ensenada, or … [Read more...]
Have You Lost Interest in Love Now That You’re Older?
To all of you in long committed relationships, I applaud you, but it isn’t always the case for older women. You may have gotten divorced, been widowed, or are in an unsatisfying relationship and have lost interest in love because of it. Don’t beat yourself up Being in a relationship isn’t the end all be all. I was in two long-term relationships. Though they were nice … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Easing Back Into Our New Normal
As the pandemic is coming under control, and more people are vaccinated, our Baby Boomer bloggers are beginning to live our new normal. It’s not quite the “normal” we used to know but we don’t have to be so obsessed and fearful about getting COVID-19 anymore. Out and about in the world Tom from Sightings Over Sixty has decided it is safe to travel. Or safe enough. So … [Read more...]