Tag Archives: Compassion

Maine Massacre

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Blog Mavens

No doubt you have heard about the massacre of 18 people killed in Lewiston, Maine October 25, 2023. Another 13 were injured, 3 remain in the hospital with very serious injuries. The first massacre I can remember after Kent State … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous My best friend in high school called last week. We spoke about friends we lost. How some obituaries read like a curriculum vitae. I suppose this was how this person was valued during their life. I see this on … Continue reading →

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At age At 72, what words of wisdom would you impart to your progeny? 

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Age 72 My sons gave me StoryWorth.com as a gift a year ago. This involves writing answers to questions they ask me once a week. It also allows me to choose my own questions to answer if the … Continue reading →

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A change in attitude

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Author unknown A woman who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 was asked what sort of changes she is feeling in herself. She sent the following: 1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and … Continue reading →

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Life’s a trip!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Monica, Age 71 This is the first time I’ve been on a blog. Since turning 70 last year, my health dramatically changed. In October, I fell and ended up with 2 injured shoulders. I am currently recuperating from rotator cuff … Continue reading →

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Caregiver for older parents

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Well, here I am. I retired on July 1 almost 3 years ago and became very involved with my 93-year-old dad and my 90-year-old mom. She became very sick and was hospitalized 2 1/2 weeks into my … Continue reading →

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Advice please

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Laura, Age 56 Hi there, I came across your blog in doing a search on Google. I’m grateful for finding it! I was wondering if you would be so kind as to offer some advice. Here’s the story: My best … Continue reading →

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BUT YOU DON’T RUB MILK UNDER THE NOSE OF A HUNGRY LION!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

  “But you don’t rub milk under the nose of a hungry lion.” A phrase my husband Wes stated right before we went to bed. A person with Alzheimer’s disease is very protective of their money. They will hide their … Continue reading →

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Sooner than tomorrow

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dede, Age 72 At 72, I’m setting up a website and blog. My techie daughter is helping me do this and I’m learning as I go. You can find it at Soonerthantomorrow.com My purpose is twofold: 1) To provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking, Read Stories | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Make what’s left of life count

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 70 Today Sept. 12th 2014 is my 70th birthday and I believe finding this web site was one of the gifts God has given me today. I live in Phoenix, AZ and married for 51 years to a … Continue reading →

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