Monthly Archives: February 2018

Which way to go?

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Lynda, Age 69 3/4 I will be 70 in may. My husband died 7 years ago. I live in a Chicago suburb on the north shore and am trying to sell my home. I have a place in Florida for … Continue reading →

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Birth of a new 70Candles! Group

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Roseann, Age 70 I would like to share the wonderful birthing of a new 70 Candles Support Group in New Jersey. This past Sunday, Feb. 18, 13 women gathered together at my home for a most beautiful and meaningful Sunday … Continue reading →

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Thinking about death

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 68 5/8 I will be turning 70 in a couple months. I lost my husband a year and a half ago. I have 3 grandsons ages 6, 8 and 10. To get to the point, recently I have … Continue reading →

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Thanks for letting me vent…

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Evelyn, Age 73 Live in Iowa, my birth state. I have always loved my native state, all four seasons. But as I get older, the snow and frigid weather of winter is taking its toll on me. My husband is … Continue reading →

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Any ideas that might help?

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Jan, Age 77 I am a widow for the 2nd time. First husband died of heart problems after we were married 25 years. We had a wonderful life did everything together. Ten years after he died I remarried a widower … Continue reading →

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