Author Archives: Blog Mavens

Older day-by-day

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Age 72 I had breakthrough Covid eight weeks ago and still find myself dozing on and off during the afternoon. But two things happened to me yesterday that made me question whether or not they were Covid- or … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Cindy, Age 71 I am amazed by the strength of women who survive their partner and go on to productive lives, making friends and even reaching for enjoyment. I am blessed to have a wonderful partner. We live with my … Continue reading →

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Embracing uncertainty

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 81 Like many of you in the 70Candles generation, I grew up in an era of certainty. Graduate from high school, and college (if affordable), get married, be capable of working (but preferably spend several years as … Continue reading →

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Sit back and enjoy the ride

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Almost 72 I tend to freak out when I am creating something. My recent pottery class — case in point. I just started a six-week hand-building session this past spring at almost age 72 after not doing any … Continue reading →

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Jane Brody on her milestone 80th birthday

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Brody Birthday Milestone: 80! – The New York Times 5/18/21, 11:08 AM PERSONAL HEALTH A Birthday Milestone: Turning 80! The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Goals ahead, Inspiration as we age, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Turning 80 | Tagged 70Candles, 70Candles Women!, Aging, elder women's choices, health and fitness, looking ahead, Positive aging, setting goals, Turning 80, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 2 Comments

Goodbye 70 Candles, Hello 80

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 80 I turned 80 18 days ago, on March 10, 2021, which means I have officially reached my ninth decade. No big deal, you say? I don’t think of myself as a particularly reflective person; I’m more of … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Death and dying, Family matters, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Men aging, Nostalgia, Sad about aging, Widows’ choices | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, Men aging, Positive aging, Sad about aging, setting goals, Women and aging | 9 Comments

A change in attitude

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Author unknown A woman who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 was asked what sort of changes she is feeling in herself. She sent the following: 1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and … Continue reading →

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Broken, Not Defeated

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 80 “Amy, at our age we can’t be doing what we did when we were younger. We have to slow down.” “Say what!” I had just told my friend that I was recovering from surgery on a … Continue reading →

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Seasons Greetings!

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Seasons Greetings to all of you in our 70Candles community! Ellen and I greatly appreciate and send all our best wishes to you who have been with us for so many years, and to those we continue to welcome as … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, Family support, Gratitude, Older women connecting, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

On turning 72

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 72 There has always been something about older people that drew me to them. Perhaps it was their perspective, their stories of a simpler time. I love storytelling so I was an instant student. I studied gerontology in … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Family matters, Grandparenting, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder relocation, Family matters, Resilience, where to live, women aging | 11 Comments