Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares her story about turning 70

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Letty Cotttin Pogrebin, Age, 74 With permission from Letty, we post this excerpt from her book, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, © Letty Cottin Pogrebin. PublicAffairs, 2013. MY SUMMER OF BLISS JUNE 9, 2009. MY … Continue reading →

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The joy of turning 80!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Here’s a wonderful piece by Oliver Sacks, from The New York Times, worth reading. Although we’re devoted to the voices of women, here at 70Candles, the message from this extraordinary man speaks to us all. www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/opinion/sunday/the-joy-of-old-age-no-kidding.html?r=0 Enjoy! The Joy of … Continue reading →

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Things change

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Beverly, Age 70 Thank you for throwing me your lifeline. My love of my life, husband of 30 years sent me your blog…He is 13 years my jr. I was blessed with good genes. I never ever admited our age … Continue reading →

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Laps

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 73 I have a new goal for this summer. It’s just for myself; admittedly, inspired by my sister who took up swimming after she retired. I am swimming the length of our community pool, and increasing the distance … Continue reading →

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70 things to do before I turn 70

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age 69 I decided December 1, 2012 that I wanted to do 70 things I had never done before I turned 70!!!!!!!!!!!! So to that end I have been recording all of my accomplishments. (I am counting this OK?) … Continue reading →

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Speed bumps on memory lane

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Read our newest post at Huff/Post50! or http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-giddan-and-ellen-cole/speed-bumps-on-memory-lan_b_3018851.html If this link doesn’t work, just go to the Huffington Post site, find Huff/post50 and type in Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole. Enjoy!

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Finding it hard

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Annemarie, Age 73 I am 73 years old and find it hard to come to terms with getting old. I miss my youth, the attention, the energy I had, and having something to look forward to. My time is spent … Continue reading →

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Fear of the unknown

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Blog Mavens

I will reach the ripe old age of seventy on March 22, 2013, which is already lightly knocking on my door.   To give you a full picture of my situation, I am an only child who has had no … Continue reading →

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71 The second time around

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 77 I just found this website. I am 77 and had just retired from my second career last June (child care) and had my right knee replaced in mid-September. I am realizing the importance of keeping fit. I … Continue reading →

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