Monthly Archives: July 2012

On my Birthday!

Sharon, Age 70 Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. … Continue reading

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Paths toward retirement-from women’s gatherings

There are as many ways of exiting a career as there are women who work. Following are some of the comments from women in our 70Candles gatherings, as they discussed the role of work in their lives and how they … Continue reading

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Cold feet

Anonymous Soon after I retired, I was asked out to lunch by my retired friends. As I walked toward the restaurant, it started to rain. I felt my feet getting wet, and when I looked down, I discovered I had … Continue reading

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Viewing a 50th College Reunion

Jane, Age 72 “Inside every older person, is a younger person….wondering what happened!” High on a hillside, overlooking a lake, gorges with creeks run through the campus, leaf laden trees and flowers abound…still a magnificent tableau, although so much has … Continue reading

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The Perfect Pie

Constance, Age 76 I wanted to learn to bake the perfect pie. At my age, 76, why a pie? I can buy a pie at Costco. Pies are fattening and have everything in them that we are not supposed to … Continue reading

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