Category Archives: About turning 70

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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“Young-old” with gratitude and angst

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Almost 70 Turning seventy in four days! I read about this blog in the Taos Institute’s July 2012 Positive Aging Newsletter. I am delighted to find it just before my turning point in four days – a lovely birthday … Continue reading →

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Live it up now!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 70 When I turned 70 last January my 87 year old friend exclaimed “the 70’s were the best time of my life!” She also said the 80’s haven’t been too bad either. Her secret….staying healthy and active. I … Continue reading →

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Getting our second wind

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 On Ellen Degeneres’ anniversary of her 1500 shows, I heard her say this, “I wear Cover Girl make up because it makes me feel younger and more beautiful.” I barfed and protested that sexism and ageism on … Continue reading →

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Alive and kicking!

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Carmen, Age 70 I turned 70 this week. A male good friend just introduced me to your site. Interesting and supportive. I’m a grandma and a mother of 3, a spouse of 1, a special friend of 12, a friend … Continue reading →

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A daughter’s inspiration

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Karen, Age 51 My Mom My mom is resilient. She is able to start up, restart, keep going. I know her life hasn’t been what anyone would call ‘easy’. But when I watch her pick up and begin again, I’m … Continue reading →

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Trying to understand

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 I began my turn at 69 though I did not know it at the time it was happening. And for nearly 2 years now I have been browsing over my experiences living from childhood to now, trying … Continue reading →

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Feeling blessed and optimisitc

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 70 Some 70th birthday reflections Well, the BIG DAY came, and went, last Friday 4/20/2012 and I believe I will declare it all good! I had spent the prior week near Austin, TX with my sister, first of … Continue reading →

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Not a rosegarden

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jenifer, Age 71 i have been divorced since age 49 have always been blessed with good looks. feel wasted years in bad marriage, but had 2 sons and a fear of being alone. my son decided to join the israeli … Continue reading →

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