Category Archives: About turning 70

Life is how you take the ups and downs

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 69 HI, I’M TURNING 70 NEXT YEAR AND IT’S A LITTLE SCARY TO THINK MY LIFE IS COMING TO AN END. AFTER THE 60’S IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I NEVER MARRIED OR HAD CHILDREN. MY … Continue reading →

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Down in the dumps

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sherry, Age 69 I am quickly looking at age 70 and I am having a difficult time of it. I know it is just a number…or so I tell myself….but the truth is I feel like it is my first … Continue reading →

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Traveling on

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Cathy, Age 70 I just turned 70 last week. I really don’t feel any different than I did. I am still working full time, and, with the commute, that takes care of 10 hours a day. I am involved in … Continue reading →

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A new year lies ahead!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I turned 69 in October of 2011, lost my husband in 2009, continue to have an exstensive social network of friends, single and couples, but yearn for the companionship of single men and women who are in … Continue reading →

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Bumps in the road

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Jerry, Age 69 I stumbled onto this website..in my search for, what? I don’t know. I just turned 69 in November, and the first birthday that has traumatized me. I am having the worst time with it..reading some of the … Continue reading →

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Ever thankful New Zealand

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age: Just 70 I grew up in an orcharding family in New Zealand, my Grandfather having planted one of the first orchards in Hawkes Bay. Wonderful childhood with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Lots of Aunties and Uncles and … Continue reading →

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So long easy chair!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ione Barcus, Age 72 Yes, reaching seventy was hard. It hurt that I could no longer see the young thing I always saw reflected in my magic mirror. I had to look at myself and say, “What now?” Married thirty … Continue reading →

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New adventures…on my own

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 I have just read your blog…..Excellent! I turned 70 in November last. It was and is truly a time of reflection. I lost my husband 7 years ago and have learned to lead a single life. Would … Continue reading →

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Celebrating turning 70

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Sunny, Age 71 Turning 70 last year was exhilirating!. I had the most wonderful party given by my beloved daughter and never really felt the age. I can’t really say that I feel the age – don’t look it, don’t … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 I’m waiting to feel the maturity and wisdom I’ve always assumed all the old ladies had.

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