Category Archives: Gratitude and Spirituality

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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Time to dump my 80th birthday candles

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Miriam, Age 81 Nine months after my 80th birthday, my “8” and “0” candles still sat on my bookcase. I couldn’t decide if I want to be reminded of this frightening milestone or if I should forget it and continue … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous My best friend in high school called last week. We spoke about friends we lost. How some obituaries read like a curriculum vitae. I suppose this was how this person was valued during their life. I see this on … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Death and dying, Gratitude and Spirituality, Inspiration as we age | Tagged 70Candles, Compassion, elder women's choices, friendships, Positive aging, satisfaction | 4 Comments

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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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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Embracing uncertainty

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 81 Like many of you in the 70Candles generation, I grew up in an era of certainty. Graduate from high school, and college (if affordable), get married, be capable of working (but preferably spend several years as … 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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Seasons Greetings!

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Seasons Greetings to all of you in our 70Candles community! Ellen and I greatly appreciate and send all our best wishes to you who have been with us for so many years, and to those we continue to welcome as … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Blog Mavens

I’ve been gathering a collection essays, poems, quotes from books, and other writing that I come upon. I find these inspirational, they strike a chord and feel relevant to my aging self. I’ve decided to share them here and invite … Continue reading →

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About women in their 70’s from the New York Times

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Blog Mavens

https://nyti.ms/2Rlcnnk

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Aging, Gratitude and Spirituality, Resilience | 4 Comments