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Category Archives: Stories
70 things to do before I turn 70
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
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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71 The second time around
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?
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
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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Atlantic article about women in their 70s!
Ellen was interviewed for this interesting article about our generation. http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2012/11/what-boomer-women-can-learn-about-aging-from-gasp-older-women/265356/ Read and enjoy!
I Want to Live in a Blue Zone
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!
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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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