Category Archives: Looking ahead

Let the Clock Run Wild

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Judy, Age 74 Judy Scher and Julie Coburn compiled and edited a book entitled LET THE CLOCK RUN WILD: Wit and Wisdom from Boomers and Bobbysoxers. Released this May 2014. Here is the opening to a story as well as … Continue reading →

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Used to being undaunted

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Claudia, Age 87 Share my story! Where to start and be brief! Start with the present?.. I live alone in a lovely spacious apartment overlooking the Hudson River, NJ, and the George Washington Bridge. I have 4 children and 3 … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the ride!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Elaine, Age 70 Was so happy to find this site ! I just turned 70 on April 24th and am loving it…..I am currently recovering, at my daughter’s home, from a breast reduction surgery ! Wish I hadn’t waited so … Continue reading →

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My decision to leave my home

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara Mott, now 90 Excerpts from Chapter Two written in her 80’s While I am now blissfully settled in my new home, it was with much deliberation and soul-searching and almost sleepless nights that I had come to the decision … Continue reading →

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Now what?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Linda, Age 69 I am so happy I found your site. I will be 70 in August and have been pondering,”Now what?” That’s what I googled and found 70candles. I have taken your advice on makeup and hair, even got … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of the big picture

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Karen, Age 70 In January, 2014, I spent three weeks in India with two women who are not family members, not of the same nationality, and not in the same age group. Drawn together by a keen interest in the … Continue reading →

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Digging out

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Marilyn, Age 73 I am so happy to find this group. It was from buying your book that I found the blog. We were married for 35 yrs, when 2yrs ago my husband died by suicide. I was devastated and … Continue reading →

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Re-connecting with old friends

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 78 In anticipation dread of retirement to begin this August, I have initiated email correspondence with one special friend from each segment of my life, of which there were three- hence three gals, HS, College, Grad School, after … Continue reading →

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Another kick at the cat?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Diane, About to turn 71 I felt very depressed on my 70th B Day. I am still working as I tell myself “It keeps me young”…I keep very current, as in fashion,technology, etc. My friends and strangers tell me I … Continue reading →

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Late bloomers last longer!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Joyce, Turning 70 on May 8 Hello to all the ladies out there who are approaching the decade of their 70’s. I am turning 70 on May 8, 2014…and wondering how that could be possible! :O) I can tell you … Continue reading →

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