Category Archives: About turning 70

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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