Tag Archives: Older women connecting

Living as I age

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Mari, Almost 72 Someone once said I ought to call Mel Brooks; he could make a great story of my life. Growing up in the Midwest as the first daughter to live after my mother lost her first born @ … Continue reading →

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70Candles book groups and gatherings

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Hello to you all, We are delighted to have been invited to be interviewed for a podcast about 70Candles. One question sent for our consideration is about the book groups and gatherings mentioned on this site. We know lots of … Continue reading →

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New Eyes

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Almost 75 As many of you know from my writings, I am new to Maine. It’s been nearly five years since I ventured north, just before the pandemic. Being sequestered for a few years has made me very aware … Continue reading →

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The Bathing Suit

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Judi Meirowitz Tischler Swimming is our Family Sport. My three kids love it as do their children. Some families bike, hike or play football together. We swim. My parents, brothers, and I grew up without much disposable income, swimming was … Continue reading →

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Testing – positive!

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Susan They say in time, everyone will have Covid. Grateful to be fully vaxxed and boostered. Grateful I have masked up and distanced for over two years. Wish everyone else did. I imagine it was a tough policy decision unmasking … Continue reading →

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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 →

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My story in life’s constant changes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Central, New Jersey, – Joyce, just turned 70 Just found your website as was looking for some perspective on hitting the big 70 and dealing with changes in my life again. Sure not where I thought I would be at … Continue reading →

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Sharing

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Mary Ellen Age 70 I’m elated I’ve found this blog (or whatever they call it)! Hoping I will be able to participate and listen to all of our stories. Been searching (books, magazines, internet) for a long time as 70 … Continue reading →

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Just turned 70

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Joyce, Age 70 My name is Joyce Henderson; I’m an African-American retired school teacher in the Philadelphia area and I just turned 70 last week.  I found out about you guys from a book my son got me called “Things … Continue reading →

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Do you feel lonely?

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Postings from some of our contributors describe isolation and loneliness. Some see no way out of this predicament. AARP has been focusing on this issue and has published the informational brochure we’ve attached here. See what you think of their … Continue reading →

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