Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Tough times

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Irene, Age 70 This September I will be 70, a fearsome age that somehow I never seriously considered. Compared to many women of my age, I am doing well…I am married, my second husband is a good companion, I am … Continue reading →

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Life is how you take the ups and downs

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 69 HI, I’M TURNING 70 NEXT YEAR AND IT’S A LITTLE SCARY TO THINK MY LIFE IS COMING TO AN END. AFTER THE 60’S IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I NEVER MARRIED OR HAD CHILDREN. MY … Continue reading →

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Down in the dumps

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sherry, Age 69 I am quickly looking at age 70 and I am having a difficult time of it. I know it is just a number…or so I tell myself….but the truth is I feel like it is my first … Continue reading →

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Traveling on

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Cathy, Age 70 I just turned 70 last week. I really don’t feel any different than I did. I am still working full time, and, with the commute, that takes care of 10 hours a day. I am involved in … Continue reading →

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A new year lies ahead!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I turned 69 in October of 2011, lost my husband in 2009, continue to have an exstensive social network of friends, single and couples, but yearn for the companionship of single men and women who are in … Continue reading →

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Times Beacon 70candles article

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Here’s a wonderful article about 70candles by Leah Dunaief, publisher of the Times Beacon Newspapers on the North Shore of Long Island. Read it below, or at www.northshoreoflongisland.com Then click on the publisher’s picture on the left side of the … Continue reading →

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Networking

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Willa, Age 75 Excellent article in the Times Beacon Newspapers. I am a retired Antique Furniture Dealer, single for the past 23 years and looking for a group of women with like interestes, such as the Arts, Architecture, Antiques, News, … Continue reading →

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Pearls of wisdom from 70 Candles gatherings

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blog Mavens

“Don’t be afraid of aging. We’ve been aging since we’ve been born and it’s a great thing to get older.” “The most important thing is to extract the sweetness from life and see the big picture. We know what the … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the road

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Jerry, Age 69 I stumbled onto this website..in my search for, what? I don’t know. I just turned 69 in November, and the first birthday that has traumatized me. I am having the worst time with it..reading some of the … Continue reading →

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View from age 23

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Though, I am only at the beginning of my third decade, I can really relate to the tensions many of you face as you enter your 8th decade and grapple with identity both within your careers and out of your … Continue reading →

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