Author Archives: Blog Mavens

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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The Riches of This Age

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Patricia, Age 72 Generally, this is a fine and liberating time of life, enhanced by the great richness of friendship with women (most of them over many decades), the freedom to pursue pleasure far more than duty and the delight … Continue reading →

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Ever thankful New Zealand

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age: Just 70 I grew up in an orcharding family in New Zealand, my Grandfather having planted one of the first orchards in Hawkes Bay. Wonderful childhood with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Lots of Aunties and Uncles and … Continue reading →

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So long easy chair!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ione Barcus, Age 72 Yes, reaching seventy was hard. It hurt that I could no longer see the young thing I always saw reflected in my magic mirror. I had to look at myself and say, “What now?” Married thirty … Continue reading →

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New adventures…on my own

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 I have just read your blog…..Excellent! I turned 70 in November last. It was and is truly a time of reflection. I lost my husband 7 years ago and have learned to lead a single life. Would … Continue reading →

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Celebrating turning 70

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Sunny, Age 71 Turning 70 last year was exhilirating!. I had the most wonderful party given by my beloved daughter and never really felt the age. I can’t really say that I feel the age – don’t look it, don’t … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 I’m waiting to feel the maturity and wisdom I’ve always assumed all the old ladies had.

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A good life

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Louise, Age 71 Like one of your bloggers, reaching my 70th birthday was the first birthday that made me stop and think that I was indeed getting old(er). We celebrated with family & friends at a raucous Morroccan dinner complete … Continue reading →

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Turning 70-A retrospective view from 91

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Maggy Simony, Age 91 I’m 91 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s as the best time of my life. 40th? Like Nora Ephron, much of my … Continue reading →

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Looking toward 70 from age 50

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Terri, Age 50 My perception of age 70 has always been that it’s a time for slowing down and quieting your life. Now I see that the picture you have in your mind at a younger age, about what a … Continue reading →

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