Category Archives: Our bodies, our health

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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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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Thanks-giving

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Elizabeth, Age 77 I am 77 and when my knees don’t hurt I feel like 47! For 20 years until January, I worked for a florist, but got laid-off (he down-sized) at the beginning of 2012. The thing I liked … Continue reading →

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Then and now

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Hideko, I will be 70 this New Year’s Day I miss the girl I used to be so many years ago With three inch heels and slim of build And heart with laughter filled. I love the woman I have … Continue reading →

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I Want to Live in a Blue Zone

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 72 Blue Zones are areas in the world that have been studied because of the longevity of their populace. Oh to live beneath the azure blue sky in Ikaria, Greece, where the air is clean and the water … Continue reading →

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Live it up now!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 70 When I turned 70 last January my 87 year old friend exclaimed “the 70′s were the best time of my life!” She also said the 80′s haven’t been too bad either. Her secret….staying healthy and active. I … Continue reading →

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Looking forward

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 68 years, 8 months Today I met my sister-in-law for morning tea as it was her 70th birthday. She was not happy at the realization that she was now 70, but I pointed out to her that it … Continue reading →

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Medical ironies

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 78 Don’t know if this is exactly a story, but I thought I’d tell you a couple of ironic things. I went to the dermatologist. While I was there I asked him about a kind of dark indent … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

My Meandering Mississippi By Jerry Harris The meandering Mississippi of my mind, Flows southward, carrying with it, A name of the person My wife lunched with yesterday. A small matter, to be sure. My family keeps track of such things, … Continue reading →

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