Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Decade birthdays

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Helen Hamsa,  Age 70 ​Tomorrow I will be 70. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been at a decade birthday. In celebration, my son and his family took me to Silver Lake and South Lake Tahoe last August. My daughter and … Continue reading →

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69 and counting down!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Almost 70 How grateful I was to find your site. I will turn 70 in 2 weeks time, and I have gone from never thinking about aging, dying etc., to it doing my head in. I think once I have … Continue reading →

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My poem

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Ella Mahler In my own thriving in the eighth decade I am doing it. It is okay. If can make it It is okay. I can get up at four (as Sylvia Plath did) and write. If I can just … Continue reading →

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How might Susann spend her time?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Age 70 Susann is a bright and physically strong 70 yr old woman.  She is opinionated but compassionate – she works well with the elderly and loves caring for her grandchildren – reading, instructing, and helping them stay fit. … Continue reading →

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Turning 70 YAHOOO!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens
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Seeking advice

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Age 69 I want to know how l can get on this mailing list to read about and get some advice on turning 70 and aging!  I am 70 in the fall!

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No time to waste

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Laura,  Age 70 My birthday is January 15, tomorrow.  I will turn 70.  I retired in 2012 when caring for my mother consumed me.  She passed in 2013 and I have just come to terms with her passing.  I still … Continue reading →

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If not now…when?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Beverly,  Age 71 I turned 70 last January and more so than any other turning point, it bothered me!  I spent the year just floundering, wondering when my depression would lift and why I couldn’t move forward.  I’m in good … Continue reading →

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Age is a mind set

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Blog Mavens

  Anonymous,  Age 73 I am turning 73 this January.  I live on my own…I have had a very busy life and experienced many wonderful things. I am self employed and working!  I love my work as a designer.  I … Continue reading →

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Getting your 70Candles! book

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Elena,  Age 71 I am reading the book 70 things to do when you turn 70 and in chapter 10 I found out about your blog and your book will be getting it soon. About your 70gatherings in PA…where and … Continue reading →

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