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Category Archives: 70candles
Nothing stays the same from year to year
Sheila, Age 69 11/12 70….it sounds OLD, but mentally I feel about 40. Some concerns at this age: 1) loss of confidence in physical agility with noticeable balance insecurity particularly after a few minor falls” 2) “crepey” skin particularly on … Continue reading
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Staring 70 straight in the face
Patty, Age 69 Here I am staring 70 straight in the face and fearing that I will have to tell someone someday soon that I am OMG 70!!! To me that is the definitive age of being “old” although most … Continue reading
Decade birthdays
Helen Hamsa, Age 70 Tomorrow I will be 70. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been at a decade birthday. In celebration, my son and his family took me to Silver Lake and South Lake Tahoe last August. My daughter and … Continue reading
My poem
Ella Mahler In my own thriving in the eighth decade I am doing it. It is okay. If can make it It is okay. I can get up at four (as Sylvia Plath did) and write. If I can just … Continue reading
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How might Susann spend her time?
Anonymous, Age 70 Susann is a bright and physically strong 70 yr old woman. She is opinionated but compassionate – she works well with the elderly and loves caring for her grandchildren – reading, instructing, and helping them stay fit. … Continue reading
No time to waste
Laura, Age 70 My birthday is January 15, tomorrow. I will turn 70. I retired in 2012 when caring for my mother consumed me. She passed in 2013 and I have just come to terms with her passing. I still … Continue reading
If not now…when?
Beverly, Age 71 I turned 70 last January and more so than any other turning point, it bothered me! I spent the year just floundering, wondering when my depression would lift and why I couldn’t move forward. I’m in good … Continue reading
Age is a mind set
Anonymous, Age 73 I am turning 73 this January. I live on my own…I have had a very busy life and experienced many wonderful things. I am self employed and working! I love my work as a designer. I … Continue reading
Getting your 70Candles! book
Elena, Age 71 I am reading the book 70 things to do when you turn 70 and in chapter 10 I found out about your blog and your book will be getting it soon. About your 70gatherings in PA…where and … Continue reading