Category Archives: 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back

Women still working after 60

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Elizabeth, Age 70 My 70th birthday followed the publication of WOMEN STILL AT WORK–PROFESSIONALS OVER SIXTY AND ON THE JOB in June 2012 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers). 70 Candles readers will be intrigued by the stories of older women who … Continue reading →

Then and now

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Hideko, I will be 70 this New Year’s Day I miss the girl I used to be so many years ago With three inch heels and slim of build And heart with laughter filled. I love the woman I am … Continue reading →

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Financial matters

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 66 I was shocked last year when I realized I was 65. This year the additional year was no big deal. My story is not so great. I chose poorly when I remarried. We are now separated and … Continue reading →

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On my Birthday!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 70 Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. … Continue reading →

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Viewing a 50th College Reunion

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 72 “Inside every older person, is a younger person….wondering what happened!” High on a hillside, overlooking a lake, gorges with creeks run through the campus, leaf laden trees and flowers abound…still a magnificent tableau, although so much has … Continue reading →

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Then and Now

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Written at age 18 as a college sophomore In 1928 (as Dora Sapp) I’d Like to Know By Dora V. Gordon I often wonder what I’ll be At the age of seventy Old and bent and doubled in two Knitting … 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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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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Traveling the road toward 70

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Age 64 I am 64 years old and recently retired. Since I am traveling the road to 70, I would like to share some miles with you. In the past year, besides retiring after 38 years full-time in retail, … Continue reading →

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