Margaret Manning says: Midlife women are doing it again. As we did in
our 20s, we are questioning fundamentals, challenging the status quo, being
stubbornly bohemian and embracing the unconventional. Boomers are tenaciously
breaking down stereotypes about aging and redefining life after 60. However,
this raises an important question. Now that we are living longer, healthier and
more independent lives, where and how are we all going to live? Thanks to new
communications technologies, generally better health and a multitude of transportation
options, more women over 60 than ever are abandoning cities and deciding to
live alone.
Yes, we are consciously choosing to live alone, or at least I am here
on the southern tip of Africa – especially now that my children are grown up
and living independently.
Loving it! as Margaret states, is often,
but not always true for me. That is why I have decided to chronicle the joys
and sorrows, the ups and downs of living alone in a wildlife conservation
estate, 20 km from the nearest town with just a hand-full of mostly retired,
permanent residents.
It is truly beautiful here – peaceful, safe and quiet.
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