Monthly Archives: September 2011

So long easy chair!

Ione Barcus, Age 72 Yes, reaching seventy was hard. It hurt that I could no longer see the young thing I always saw reflected in my magic mirror. I had to look at myself and say, “What now?” Married thirty … Continue reading

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New adventures…on my own

Phyllis, Age 70 I have just read your blog…..Excellent! I turned 70 in November last. It was and is truly a time of reflection. I lost my husband 7 years ago and have learned to lead a single life. Would … Continue reading

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Celebrating turning 70

Sunny, Age 71 Turning 70 last year was exhilirating!. I had the most wonderful party given by my beloved daughter and never really felt the age. I can’t really say that I feel the age – don’t look it, don’t … Continue reading

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