So, I finally overcame my shyness and made a video of myself in my isolation chamber during the lockdown here in Los Angeles. As I mentioned in the VIDEO below, it's kind of silly of me to be shy about making videos because for one thing, I have a SAG card. Still, there's always the anxiety we have as Baby Boomer women that we're too fat, our wrinkles will show, and … [Read more...]
Retirement Relocation Tips: Is a Big Move Right for You?
If you’ve recently retired, or plan to in the future, you may be considering moving to a new part of the state, country, or world to spend the remainder of your years in your dream location. However, retirement relocation isn’t something to do quickly or rashly. There’s much to consider, from where you’ll move and live, to how you’ll spend your days and make your … [Read more...]
Social Distancing: When Staying In Isn’t an Option
I ventured out of my house today because I had to take my dogs to the vet and go grocery shopping. Normally, that’s no big deal, but now, in the days of COVID-19, social distancing is something you need to be practicing especially if you’re over 65. No one wants to get that dastardly bug, even a young person. I would have waited for the vet until the crisis was over but … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Sell Possessions to Unclutter Your Life
Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, I’ve gone from a 2500 square foot home, to a 1450 square foot mobile home, to a 900 square foot apartment and am now going to be living temporarily in a 10 x 10 room in someone’s house. Each time, I’ve had to sell possessions, so I won’t clutter up my living space. I don’t mind that much. They’re material objects and because I’ve … [Read more...]
Beware of Rental Scams: How I Almost Got Duped
For the last month, I’ve been recovering from the death of my partner doing the usual stuff that one does after someone dies. That includes sorting and getting rid of stuff and planning a celebration of his life. I'm still sorting but I'm also in full apartment-seeking mode and believe me, there are rental scams out there. This was one of his photos. As many of you know I … [Read more...]
