Tag Archives: women’s aging bodies

Such is life

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Elaine, Age 70 Well I am wondering how to live under the pressure that 70 is the new 60! Really….Tell both of my arthritic knees that. I remember my grandmother holding onto everything as she walked and I as a … Continue reading →

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I miss my old house

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Okay I wrote in this blog about living in an extremely rural Area in Montana and finally sold our home and land. Excited about change after 17 years of no friends and the loneliness over came me. … Continue reading →

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Fear of looking old-reaching out

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 71 I’ve read some of the stories and can’t offer much positive or cheering. I hate growing old, I fear the loss of things I once took for granted. I’ve had a life like a roller coaster, two … Continue reading →

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Hard to plan

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Gen, Age 69 Hi, I’ll be 70 in November, I’ve been saying that I’m 70 all summer. I’m kinda proud that I made it – well, I know I’ve got two whole months left to be 69. Right now I … Continue reading →

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What aging is teaching me

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lois, Age 73 Back in 2008 I decided to start a website offering my art knowledge to all for no cost. It is http://www.free-online-art-classes.com and ranks well in the internet. As a light specialist I signed on with Home Depot … Continue reading →

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A life full of twists and turns

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

JoAnn, Age 70 I had a brief fling with a fifty year old man. I found myself shocked that he was attracted to me. We look about the same age and it was quite a rush being kissed like I … Continue reading →

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Feeling sad

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Almost 70 My name is Carol and I live in upstate New York. I will be turning 70 June 3rd. I am bothered by it as I know I do not have a big future anymore. I am doing … Continue reading →

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Personal growth and transformation

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary Lou, Age 74 Hi Jane and Ellen, Since I turned 70 there has been a lot of personal growth and tranformation in my life. Up until the age of 70 I was working part-time in an exciting environment as … Continue reading →

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Healing help

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Cindy, Age 73 I remember looking in the mirror and saying out loud, “When did I get so old, and who is that woman in the mirror?” Gravity has discovered me in toto. Ugh!!!! Broke my first hip on June … Continue reading →

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When we outlive our joints and our senses

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 74 We seniors are fortunate to live in an era of robotic advancement. As we age, and our parts wear out, we can turn to medical science to find replacement joints, organs, and sensory implantations. Ellen is back … Continue reading →

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