Category Archives: About turning 70

A good life

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Louise, Age 71 Like one of your bloggers, reaching my 70th birthday was the first birthday that made me stop and think that I was indeed getting old(er). We celebrated with family & friends at a raucous Morroccan dinner complete … Continue reading →

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Turning 70-A retrospective view from 91

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Maggy Simony, Age 91 I’m 91 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s as the best time of my life. 40th? Like Nora Ephron, much of my … Continue reading →

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On Being Age 70

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Blog Mavens

I turned age 70 last July and I am still trying to figure out how it happened. Even though I have 2 sons one who just turned 48 in January and the other who will be 45 in August I … Continue reading →

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Ellen’s 70 Story

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ellen Cole, Age 70 First off, I have to make the font at least 14 so I can read what I’m writing, even with my reading glasses on. I must have ten pairs of reading glasses scattered throughout the house. … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Blog Mavens

“When I reflect on my life at 70, I begin with a holistic snapshot—that includes family, friends, and recreation. I end by thinking more and more about the role of work in my life, and the role of work in … Continue reading →

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Traveling the road toward 70

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Age 64 I am 64 years old and recently retired. Since I am traveling the road to 70, I would like to share some miles with you. In the past year, besides retiring after 38 years full-time in retail, … Continue reading →

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70 in October 2010

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Stephanie, Age 69 I am not retired yet but am down to half time. I believe it has kept me feeling young, partially because I work with children. I try to exercise (treadmill or take a walk) 2-3 times a … Continue reading →

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At Seventy

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Blog Mavens

At Seventy At seventy backs ache, knees creak, minds wander and smiles broaden. Parts that used to take care of themselves need tending. And even though we don’t want to believe it, We are much further from the beginning than … Continue reading →

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Turning seventy

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous-Age 70 I found the run-up to my 70th birthday quite sobering. Mild ailments that I customarily ignored seemed to portend serious conditions. Feeling sleepy suddenly seemed age-related. Thinking about purchasing clothing or household items made me wonder whether this … Continue reading →

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What Does it Mean to be 70?

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Blog Mavens

Emily Mikulewicz, Age 70 I haven’t figured out yet what it means to be seventy. It’s just a number so far, but so loaded that I feel I ought to have some deep thoughts about it. I don’t. I still … Continue reading →

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