Author Archives: Blog Mavens

70 things to do before I turn 70

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age 69 I decided December 1, 2012 that I wanted to do 70 things I had never done before I turned 70!!!!!!!!!!!! So to that end I have been recording all of my accomplishments. (I am counting this OK?) … Continue reading →

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Speed bumps on memory lane

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Read our newest post at Huff/Post50! or http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-giddan-and-ellen-cole/speed-bumps-on-memory-lan_b_3018851.html If this link doesn’t work, just go to the Huffington Post site, find Huff/post50 and type in Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole. Enjoy!

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Finding it hard

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Annemarie, Age 73 I am 73 years old and find it hard to come to terms with getting old. I miss my youth, the attention, the energy I had, and having something to look forward to. My time is spent … Continue reading →

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Fear of the unknown

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Blog Mavens

I will reach the ripe old age of seventy on March 22, 2013, which is already lightly knocking on my door.   To give you a full picture of my situation, I am an only child who has had no … Continue reading →

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71 The second time around

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 77 I just found this website. I am 77 and had just retired from my second career last June (child care) and had my right knee replaced in mid-September. I am realizing the importance of keeping fit. I … Continue reading →

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Power of positive thinking

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Kathi, Almost 70 I turn 70 in about 10 days and am probably happier now than I have been for a long time. I never thought I’d be in the position I am in at this point in my life, … Continue reading →

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One day at a time

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Sarah, Age 72 I’m 72 years young because I feel like I’m sweet sixteen and ready to go anywhere at anytime even when my knees are killing me. I worked 27 years for a retail store in the training & … Continue reading →

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Pondering the “last great event of a person’s life”

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Lynn, Age 62 Working on my Retirement Project I came across “70candles” and was immediately drawn in, especially by the phrase “The baby boomers are fast on our heals, and want to know what lies ahead.” I’m one of those … Continue reading →

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Follow your bliss

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Arline, Age 70 Thank you for this opportunity for me and any women seventy’ish to share their stories. About ten months prior to turning seventy, I told my husband that I would like to celebrate my seventieth birthday in Italy. … Continue reading →

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