Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Summing up a life

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Nancy,  Age 81 I just found your blog accidentally, and am delighted! Just read a story, and feel as if I am with good friends, even though you all are somewhat younger than I….as I am 81. But am in … Continue reading →

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Seeking connections

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Susan,  Age 69 I would just like to connect with someone who was born that long ago. Sometimes I feel I am a bit too outrageous for my age, i dont conform to what people expect, but my boys love … Continue reading →

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Watch the video about Old Myths that Confront Aging and Ageism

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Blog Mavens
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Flying solo

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Joy,  Age 70 I’m about to turn 70 in approximately five hours. I’ve been sitting here at the computer, drinking white wine, crying for my sister – a young 74 – who passed in June 2015. I can’t believe that … Continue reading →

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Good thoughts for the new year-live well

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Blog Mavens

  Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer … Continue reading →

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A baby boomer’s guide

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dixie, Almost 73 In the words of Dr.Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” January 5, 2017, I’ll celebrate my 73rd birthday. I’ve always been very up front with my age and more than a little surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Where shall we live next?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Blog Mavens

‘Where to live next’ is a concern we hear often in our 70Candles! Gatherings.  Here’s what we posted on Huff/Post50, addressing that important topic. Sooner or later, the family house becomes too big, too expensive to maintain, and its stairs … Continue reading →

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Old Myths: Confronting Aging and Ageism at the Brooklyn Historical Society

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

The Brooklyn Historical Society hosted a panel discussion on November 29, 2016 on Aging and Ageism, bringing together a distinguished panel that included Ashton Applewhite, author of the book, This Chair Rocks, John Leland of the New York Times, Dr. … Continue reading →

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News flash!

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Ellen Cole of 70Candles! will be speaking at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s distinguished panel on aging. If you’re in the area, come on over! Old Myths: Confronting Aging and Ageism Tue, Nov 29, 6:30 pm $10/$5 for BHS and G-W … Continue reading →

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Hip replacement for my 94-year-old dad

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Regine,  Age 68 Hello, I posted some time ago about aging, and mentioned my blog serimuse.blogspot.ca. I’ve posted a recent experience there for November about going through my 94 year old father’s hip replacement surgery. I thought I’d share this … Continue reading →

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