Category Archives: Attitudes about aging

Doing what I can

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 Hi- I’m a 69 year-old southern Californian. I retired at 61 and I’m enjoying it. I did return to my old job back in 2018 to work part-time (less than 10 hours a week), which is terrific. … Continue reading →

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The Bathing Suit

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Judi Meirowitz Tischler Swimming is our Family Sport. My three kids love it as do their children. Some families bike, hike or play football together. We swim. My parents, brothers, and I grew up without much disposable income, swimming was … 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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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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