Monthly Archives: May 2017

Knitting a life

After hearing in our 70Candles! discussion groups and on this blog that many women are wondering how they might spend their time, I glanced back on these seven years of my own retirement and offer this summary of how I … Continue reading

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Do you know the signs of stroke?

Dixie, Age 73 May is National Stroke month. DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF STROKE? I didn’t the first time around, 2012, and put off going to the hospital beyond the time limit for receiving the “clot buster”. Last Saturday, … Continue reading

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Wish I had more girlfriends

Mary,  Age 70 I always thought that at this age I’d be “settled.” Nothing could be further from the truth. No relationship, my business is struggling and I worry way too much which I know is bad for one’s health. … Continue reading

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The New York Times’ second article on aging by Jane Brody featuring our book

Today is the first anniversary of the publication of this, the second in Jane Brody’s two-part New York Times series on aging. It again features our 70Candles! book, and a topic of great importance to women our age…where to live. … Continue reading

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