Author Archives: Blog Mavens

How I Will Fall Apart – or Not

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Barbara Beckwith, Age 87 Over my 87 years, I’ve considered myself fit and athletic. But I’m a realist, so I’ve started compiling a list of all the ways that I may, sooner or later, fall apart. My list is one … Continue reading →

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On turning seventy five

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Judi Meirowitz Tischler, Almost 75 As my seventy fifth birthday approaches I have begun to collect resolutions. The first is to never again drive from my home in Boston to New York City, the city where I was born and … Continue reading →

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Old and scared – Quite a trip

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 79 My husband of 52 years and I have one of those relationships that younger people point out to each other and sigh “I hope that’s us one day.” Fifty-two years of connection – hard fought, hard won. … Continue reading →

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My story-falling

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Blog Mavens

By Loretta Parker-Brown Maybe exercising a few times a week and occasionally doing yoga keeps these aging bones strong, or perhaps I’m just lucky. Several months ago, I fell off the bed while dreaming. Until then, I cannot remember falling … Continue reading →

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Thriving beyond 70 with wisdom and connection

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Here is the direct link to the podcast at Restless to Renewed. We, Jane and Ellen were asked by Janice Neely about our decades long friendship, the evolution of our 70Candles project and lessons learned. We hope you enjoy listening … Continue reading →

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Our podcast interview

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Blog Mavens

We, Jane and Ellen were recently interviewed by Janice Neely of Restless to Renewed. We had a most enjoyable conversation about our long friendship, the origins and evolution 70Candles, and where we are today. To listen, download the Podcast app, … Continue reading →

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Elderly – Not

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant Elderly . . . elderly! That’s the word my cleaning lady used the other day referring to me. It’s a good thing she cleans well, or she’d be out of a job! I’m used to being thought of … Continue reading →

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Tech snafu!

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Apologies for that annoying post notice arriving in your in mail, where the print is tiny and the links don’t function. I hate that this is happening! Please be patient while I get some help from India to fix this … Continue reading →

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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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Family matters

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Janel I’m looking for a way to make visiting with family either at my small home or a flight away in theirs easier. One of the things I think about is that my job as a senior is to understand … Continue reading →

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