Tag Archives: Gratitude

Time to dump my 80th birthday candles

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Miriam, Age 81 Nine months after my 80th birthday, my “8” and “0” candles still sat on my bookcase. I couldn’t decide if I want to be reminded of this frightening milestone or if I should forget it and continue … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Resilience, Turning 80 | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Family matters, Gratitude, Positive aging, women aging, Women and aging | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Attitudes about aging, Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Inspiration as we age, Looking ahead, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Compassion, elder women's choices, Family matters, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, Women and aging | 6 Comments

Embracing uncertainty

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 81 Like many of you in the 70Candles generation, I grew up in an era of certainty. Graduate from high school, and college (if affordable), get married, be capable of working (but preferably spend several years as … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Inspiration as we age, Looking ahead, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, setting goals, Women and aging | 5 Comments

Seasons Greetings!

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Seasons Greetings to all of you in our 70Candles community! Ellen and I greatly appreciate and send all our best wishes to you who have been with us for so many years, and to those we continue to welcome as … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, Family support, Gratitude, Older women connecting, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

On becoming an icon

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Blog Mavens

On Becoming An Icon By Sherrill Pool Elizondo Age 69 I finally googled “older invisible woman” to see if this phenomenon is actually real or not. Sometimes I get down about no longer being 40 or 50 (30 anyone?) Time … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Attitudes about aging, Goals ahead, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Gratitude, Positive aging, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 14 Comments

Turning 78: Adaptations and accommodations

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Jane, July 3, 2018 Another birthday….rather surprising to hear the number 78. I realize I have just outlived my mother who died at age 77. As always, I’m looking forward to the fireworks ahead, my special birthday treat. I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Family matters, Men aging, Resilience, What we're reading, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, Men aging, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 8 Comments

Gathering memories and stories

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 74 I was born in Rochester, NY – the granddaughter of four Italian Catholic immigrants. At age 4 months, I became ill with polio which resulted in paralysis of my lower right leg. At 18 months of age, … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Our bodies, our health, Share your story, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, Positive aging, Read Stories, Women and aging | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Attitudes about aging, Caretaking, Family matters, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Compassion, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, Positive aging, Resilience, Women and aging, women's aging bodies | 7 Comments

Greetings from Chile!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Patricia, Age 81 Hello, I am an 81-year-old woman, in good health (with a few exceptions, normal like car with a lot of miles). Married, twice, two sons, two grandchildren. I live in Chile, by the sea side, a small … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Share your story, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Positive aging, satisfaction | 7 Comments

So many life stories

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Suzanne, Age 69.5 How can a person share just one story when you’ve reached the ripe age of 70? “All roads lead to Rome” and each quarter of my life made me what I am now. In my 30’s, my … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Resilience, Share your story, Traveling, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Resilience, Women and aging | 3 Comments