Category Archives: Attitudes about aging

Zest, indeed!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Ellen Cole, Age 81 Just in time for her 81st birthday and in anticipation of her retirement from Russell Sage College where she is Professor of Psychology, The University of Pennsylvania published this interview with 70Candles’ Ellen. Zest, indeed! Dr. … Continue reading →

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At age At 72, what words of wisdom would you impart to your progeny?

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Age 72 My sons gave me StoryWorth.com as a gift a year ago. This involves writing answers to questions they ask me once a week. It also allows me to choose my own questions to answer if the … 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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Sit back and enjoy the ride

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Hallowell, Almost 72 I tend to freak out when I am creating something. My recent pottery class — case in point. I just started a six-week hand-building session this past spring at almost age 72 after not doing any … Continue reading →

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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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A change in attitude

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Author unknown A woman who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 was asked what sort of changes she is feeling in herself. She sent the following: 1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and … Continue reading →

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Broken, Not Defeated

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 80 “Amy, at our age we can’t be doing what we did when we were younger. We have to slow down.” “Say what!” I had just told my friend that I was recovering from surgery on a … Continue reading →

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This second call

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Sandi Peters, Age 71 For much of my professional life, I have worked with older people. At 71, I think I should know what the 70ies are about. In fact, I frequently surprise myself. Looking back, I realize that many … 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 →

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