Monthly Archives: March 2014

My decision to leave my home

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara Mott, now 90 Excerpts from Chapter Two written in her 80’s While I am now blissfully settled in my new home, it was with much deliberation and soul-searching and almost sleepless nights that I had come to the decision … Continue reading →

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Alone, seeking connections

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Lynette, Age 75 i just heard about this blog in a book i got for a friend – “70 things to do when you turn 70.” this is my first year being alone. when i was healthy, everything seemed ok. … Continue reading →

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Now what?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Linda, Age 69 I am so happy I found your site. I will be 70 in August and have been pondering,”Now what?” That’s what I googled and found 70candles. I have taken your advice on makeup and hair, even got … Continue reading →

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Helpful or overbearing?

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Lia, 70something A gentleman or an old codger? An incident, which occured earlier today, has made made me ponder over the issue of what constitutes helpful versus overbearing male behaviour. I was part of a small group of seniour men … Continue reading →

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