Category Archives: Goals ahead

Thriving beyond 70 with wisdom and connection

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Here is the direct link to the podcast at Restless to Renewed. We, Jane and Ellen were asked by Janice Neely about our decades long friendship, the evolution of our 70Candles project and lessons learned. We hope you enjoy listening … Continue reading →

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Our podcast interview

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Blog Mavens

We, Jane and Ellen were recently interviewed by Janice Neely of Restless to Renewed. We had a most enjoyable conversation about our long friendship, the origins and evolution 70Candles, and where we are today. To listen, download the Podcast app, … Continue reading →

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70Candles book groups and gatherings

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Hello to you all, We are delighted to have been invited to be interviewed for a podcast about 70Candles. One question sent for our consideration is about the book groups and gatherings mentioned on this site. We know lots of … Continue reading →

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Forever homes

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Sherrill Pool Elizondo, Age 74 My husband and I moved to our vacation home 8 months ago after being in our home in Cypress, Texas for 42 years. Difficult physically, mentally, and emotionally! Possibly it would have been easier at … Continue reading →

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Spring into action – decluttering

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Karen, Age 62 Today is April 1st and I’m starting the journey of decluttering in a unique way that I learned from our family friend, Grace. You start with one item on day one, two items on day two, etc. … Continue reading →

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Late to the environmental party but making up for lost time…

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Barbara Greenleaf   When we were growing up, there was an ethos of hard work: anything you produced of value would have to be serious and difficult to do. Throughout my life, I bought into that idea, big time. This … Continue reading →

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An aha! moment for a cranky old lady

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Jane almost 74 I had an “aha moment” the other day. I met up with a couple who are friends of mine, and I noticed how one of them barked orders at the other and the subsequent hurt look on … Continue reading →

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Being relevant on purpose

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 74 More and more I hear MEN say they don’t feel relevant. On a recent inquiry, I asked why. “People don’t seek me out anymore. Ask my thoughts. The young mingle with the young. The forty-somethings think they … Continue reading →

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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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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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