Category Archives: Goals ahead

In a pickle-seeking ideas

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Meredith, Age, 69 In a pickle, unsure of where life is taking me. I am real estate poor, no kids, estranged from siblings and divorced for many years. Want to sell everything (hopefully) and move on with the third act … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Finances, Financial Challenges, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Networking, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, looking ahead, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 9 Comments

The Spirit of ’76

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

My birthday weekend is here. Having a July 3rd birthday means I can always count the 4th of July fireworks as “mine.” From the beautiful explosions around the lake at summer camp of my childhood, to the extraordinary illuminations nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, Family matters, Goals ahead, GOALS: Summer Challenges, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

A proud accomplishment

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sally, Nearly 70 I feel like tooting my own horn and I’m gad to find this site to do it. On May 3 of this year I received my BA degree in Liberal Arts. My plan was to get that … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Goals ahead | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, setting goals, What to do with our time | 4 Comments

Antidote to retirement malaise

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Deborah, Just turned 70 Sometime during the night after midnight, I turned 70 years old! Wow, how did that happen so fast? In the days leading up to this event, I found myself in a sort of a funk and … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Networking, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 10 Comments

Involved and challenged every day

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Jennifer Townsend, Age 77 I have worked hard my entire life, beginning as a child, selling my mother’s baked goods door-to-door after school to get money for groceries. I raised 4 children as a ‘single mom’ – only there was … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Traveling, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, caretakimg, Caretaking, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, Travel, where to live, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 4 Comments

Is it too late for me to start a business?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 70 I turned 70 in January. I had never been concerned with age but all of a sudden I felt almost desperate. I am running out of time. Five years ago my husband died after having been ill … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Technology and contemporary culture | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, caretakimg, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, Resilience, setting goals, where to live, Women and aging | 4 Comments

Learning and growing

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Alice, Age 75 I was 75 in april. I have 2 married children and 6 grandkids ranging from 13 to 29. Two of my my grandkids r married. I taught art and ballet for 30 years for the NYC board … Continue reading →

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Reaching out to women in the SF Bay Area

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Paula, Age 74 This month I rejoined the world of many of you who walk this journey. I departed from a retirement job of 16 years. Like all things the job and I had changed and I am moving on. … Continue reading →

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Freedom in being this age

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age 69 I have been reading your book and feel sad for so many that feel their life is over. I still work 10 hour days as an OB nurse. Yes I go home tired but so do … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming elderhood

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet, Age 69 I’m thrilled to know about your blog! I work in a part-time position as Development Director/Community Liaison for www.NeighborsWhoCare.net, a small nonprofit who cares for impoverished elders who still live at home but are isolated, lonely and … Continue reading →

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