Category Archives: Ageism anecdotes

Old Myths: Confronting Aging and Ageism at the Brooklyn Historical Society

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

The Brooklyn Historical Society hosted a panel discussion on November 29, 2016 on Aging and Ageism, bringing together a distinguished panel that included Ashton Applewhite, author of the book, This Chair Rocks, John Leland of the New York Times, Dr. … Continue reading →

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News flash!

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Ellen Cole of 70Candles! will be speaking at the Brooklyn Historical Society’s distinguished panel on aging. If you’re in the area, come on over! Old Myths: Confronting Aging and Ageism Tue, Nov 29, 6:30 pm $10/$5 for BHS and G-W … Continue reading →

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Not so uplifting or pleasant

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 86 Are you interested in the story and comments of an 87-year-old (who retired from her job at 85)? What if the things I told you were not as uplifting or pleasant as you would like? For example, … Continue reading →

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80 is the new 80

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lois Cronholm, Age 85 80 is the new 80. While anyone reading this title is likely to know why I am writing this tome, I ask your indulgence to read on. There are some half dozen expressions that either bore … 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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Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

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Taxing tale

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Marie-Andrée, Age 70 Ellen you were my advisor at Goddard in 1985…If Picasso had a Rose Period I have my Ellen Period…life was never the same… Here is my story when Mr. Robertson asked me about my retirement…since I am … Continue reading →

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Confessing ageism

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Amy, Age 29 OK my confession, I must thank you for your inspiration. I however must admit I am no where near the wisdom levels that you have achieved. I have come across this site by a stroke of luck … Continue reading →

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Let the Clock Run Wild

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Judy, Age 74 Judy Scher and Julie Coburn compiled and edited a book entitled LET THE CLOCK RUN WILD: Wit and Wisdom from Boomers and Bobbysoxers. Released this May 2014. Here is the opening to a story as well as … Continue reading →

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Helpful or overbearing?

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Lia, 70something A gentleman or an old codger? An incident, which occured earlier today, has made made me ponder over the issue of what constitutes helpful versus overbearing male behaviour. I was part of a small group of seniour men … Continue reading →

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