Category Archives: 70candles

How might Susann spend her time?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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 →

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Turning 70 YAHOOO!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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No time to waste

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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 →

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If not now…when?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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 →

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Age is a mind set

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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 →

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Getting your 70Candles! book

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Blog Mavens

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 →

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Open to suggestions

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 I turned 70 recently, and that thought visits me more often than I would have expected. Neither good nor bad, it just jumps into my consciousness, and makes me stop and reset my head, so to speak. … Continue reading →

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Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

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The secret of longevity

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Lynne, Age 71 Every day when I wake up I am surprised. Why is this? Well, both my parents died young. Mom at 49 (breast cancer) and dad at 52 (ruptured aortic anurysm). I had no parents since my early … Continue reading →

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Latin American views on aging

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Blog Mavens

From Georgina, Age 70 In Latin America growing old brings very particular satisfactions. As we live our years, we are clearer about who we are and what we’re here for. Society assumes we have this wealth of practical knowledge and wisdom … Continue reading →

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