Category Archives: Aging

Lipstick Won’t Do It This Time Sister

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Judi Meirowitz Tischler, Age 73 You look like crap! This is what my best friend said when visiting me a few days after my unplanned hospital stay. The Monday night episode had not been my first but it was the … Continue reading →

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Embracing Old Age

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Blog Mavens

By Amy Bryant “Oh, Amy, you don’t look your age. I would have taken you for _______ (here they insert a number 15 years younger than my number),” and I beam with pride over the compliment. We live in a … Continue reading →

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Finding community

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 73 In the mid 1990’s I blew the whistle on a couple of health care crooks whose companies I had managed. My then lawyer spouse wanted me to keep quiet and keep my job. In truth, the spouse … Continue reading →

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Mesh curtain

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 73 It must have been the mid nineties when I took one particular flight. I can’t remember where I was en route. I do remember the mesh curtain. Flying steerage or non-first class was how I flew most … Continue reading →

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Older day-by-day

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Age 72 I had breakthrough Covid eight weeks ago and still find myself dozing on and off during the afternoon. But two things happened to me yesterday that made me question whether or not they were Covid- or … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Cindy, Age 71 I am amazed by the strength of women who survive their partner and go on to productive lives, making friends and even reaching for enjoyment. I am blessed to have a wonderful partner. We live with my … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Caretaking, Dealing with loss, Death and dying, Family matters, Loneliness, Looking ahead, Men aging, Widows’ choices | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, Men aging, Women and aging | 12 Comments

Jane Brody on her milestone 80th birthday

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Brody Birthday Milestone: 80! – The New York Times 5/18/21, 11:08 AM PERSONAL HEALTH A Birthday Milestone: Turning 80! The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 70 Candles, Hello 80

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 80 I turned 80 18 days ago, on March 10, 2021, which means I have officially reached my ninth decade. No big deal, you say? I don’t think of myself as a particularly reflective person; I’m more of … Continue reading →

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My story in life’s constant changes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Central, New Jersey, – Joyce, just turned 70 Just found your website as was looking for some perspective on hitting the big 70 and dealing with changes in my life again. Sure not where I thought I would be at … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Dealing with loss, Family matters, Loneliness, Older women connecting, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Older women connecting, older women relocating, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 15 Comments

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Posted on July 7, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Jane turns 80 This bears practicing. It’s been ten years since Ellen and I started this blog as a way to ease ourselves into our 70’s. Now here I am 80 years old. On the day of my birthday, July … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Attitudes about aging, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Men aging, Older women connecting, Stories | 20 Comments