Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Taxing tale

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Marie-Andrée, Age 70 Ellen you were my advisor at Goddard in 1985…If Picasso had a Rose Period I have my Ellen Period…life was never the same… Here is my story when Mr. Robertson asked me about my retirement…since I am … Continue reading →

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Keep on keeping on

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Barb, Almost 70 WOW! I guess thinking back I never thought I would get this old. My friend and I will both be turning 70 and we both feel kind of down. We find things getting harder to do but … Continue reading →

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Without a Script: A Caregiver’s Journey

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Sent to us by blog contributor, Lois Kipnis is her book, Without a Script: A Caregiver’s Journey, published by ProPress Books. It’s a sequential series of vignettes in a short but moving compilation, describing her roller coaster of emotions as caregiver … Continue reading →

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Healing help

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Cindy, Age 73 I remember looking in the mirror and saying out loud, “When did I get so old, and who is that woman in the mirror?” Gravity has discovered me in toto. Ugh!!!! Broke my first hip on June … Continue reading →

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Open to hope

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Age 75 Hi Everyone, So glad there is actually a placed for women over 70 on the net. I thought they gave up on us at 60. I am 75 and still going strong. Five years ago I started … Continue reading →

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Ready to start living my future

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Kay, Age 70 Hello again. This is my 2nd entry . My 1st was when I was still 69. So on 2/10/15 I turned 70! It just sounds “old” but I am exactly the same. I know I was afraid … Continue reading →

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An appreciative gent

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Ray, Age 53 I am a 53 year old gent i have been married to my wife for 1 year having been dating her 6 years. She has just turned 70 and she is most wonderful beautiful woman i have … Continue reading →

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A wake-up call

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Star, Age 71 I first wrote to 70 Candles upon turning 70 and since then have enjoyed reading other’s stories. Some have been uplifting and some have been poignant. But all have grappled with the aging process. I have been … Continue reading →

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Speed dating at 70 and beyond!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Here’s the link to a wonderful story about speed dating events for those 70 and older….and the trailer of a new film. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/18/the-age-of-love-speed-dating-70_n_6699960.html?ncid=newsltushpmg00000003 Enjoy! Jane and Ellen

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Bridging the decades at almost 95

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Maggy, Almost 95 I’m 95 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s and 40s as the best time of my life. 40th and 50th birthdays? Not traumatic. … Continue reading →

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