Category Archives: About turning 70

Antidote to retirement malaise

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Deborah, Just turned 70 Sometime during the night after midnight, I turned 70 years old! Wow, how did that happen so fast? In the days leading up to this event, I found myself in a sort of a funk and … Continue reading →

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Living for today!

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandi, Age 70 My mother always said, “I don’t feel old on the inside.” The older I get, the more I understand this. The granddaughter of immigrants, the daughter of a disabled father, the first female in the extended family … Continue reading →

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Is it too late for me to start a business?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 70 I turned 70 in January. I had never been concerned with age but all of a sudden I felt almost desperate. I am running out of time. Five years ago my husband died after having been ill … Continue reading →

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What’s missing?

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Bunny, Age 70 Today is Sunday. After getting bored with FB I decided to google, ‘Info for women over 70’ and to my surprised you guys appeared. I am thrilled. I was born, raised, educated and continue to live in … Continue reading →

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Feeling sad

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Almost 70 My name is Carol and I live in upstate New York. I will be turning 70 June 3rd. I am bothered by it as I know I do not have a big future anymore. I am doing … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming elderhood

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet, Age 69 I’m thrilled to know about your blog! I work in a part-time position as Development Director/Community Liaison for www.NeighborsWhoCare.net, a small nonprofit who cares for impoverished elders who still live at home but are isolated, lonely and … Continue reading →

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Personal growth and transformation

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary Lou, Age 74 Hi Jane and Ellen, Since I turned 70 there has been a lot of personal growth and tranformation in my life. Up until the age of 70 I was working part-time in an exciting environment as … Continue reading →

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My comments about coping in the 70’s

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Rosanne, Age 74 Although I think of myself as a positive-minded woman! I must admit, now that I am well into my 70’s (74-this past month) it’s getting much more difficult to stay positive at all times. Although I am … Continue reading →

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What is 70?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 71 I’m the same person I was at ten only a bit slower of foot and intellect. My mind doesn’t feel seventy, but then it didn’t feel ten. I still have dreams and ambitions, fears and regrets. … Continue reading →

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Seek out activities

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Wendy Tavendale, Age 68 I have just had my first anniversary of retirement. The first year has disappeared very fast. I loved my job as Finance Manager of a social service agency, and I thought I would be there … Continue reading →

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