Category Archives: About turning 70

Waiting for Inspiration

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Almost 70 It is a muggy, summer’s evening. Daytime heat has cooled a bit. Thunder continues to echo. Wind bursts have quieted some but just a few drops of rain made it to the ground. The predicted storm seems … Continue reading →

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Let the Clock Run Wild

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Judy, Age 74 Judy Scher and Julie Coburn compiled and edited a book entitled LET THE CLOCK RUN WILD: Wit and Wisdom from Boomers and Bobbysoxers. Released this May 2014. Here is the opening to a story as well as … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the ride!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Elaine, Age 70 Was so happy to find this site ! I just turned 70 on April 24th and am loving it…..I am currently recovering, at my daughter’s home, from a breast reduction surgery ! Wish I hadn’t waited so … Continue reading →

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Now what?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Linda, Age 69 I am so happy I found your site. I will be 70 in August and have been pondering,”Now what?” That’s what I googled and found 70candles. I have taken your advice on makeup and hair, even got … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of the big picture

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Karen, Age 70 In January, 2014, I spent three weeks in India with two women who are not family members, not of the same nationality, and not in the same age group. Drawn together by a keen interest in the … Continue reading →

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Another kick at the cat?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Diane, About to turn 71 I felt very depressed on my 70th B Day. I am still working as I tell myself “It keeps me young”…I keep very current, as in fashion,technology, etc. My friends and strangers tell me I … Continue reading →

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Almost at the big 70

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Ellyn, Age 69years and 10 mos. Almost at the big 70. Very conscious of this forthcoming birthday. I feel excited and in awe. My life has evolved in very unexpected ways…. I began as a high school English teacher, married, … Continue reading →

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Late bloomers last longer!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Joyce, Turning 70 on May 8 Hello to all the ladies out there who are approaching the decade of their 70’s. I am turning 70 on May 8, 2014…and wondering how that could be possible! :O) I can tell you … Continue reading →

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Scared and sad

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Judie, Age 69 I am finding I am almost panicked about turning 70. This will be a little past two weeks when “the day arrives” I am very depressed. I have no desire to go out much or do anything. … Continue reading →

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