Category Archives: Looking ahead

71 The second time around

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading →

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Pondering the “last great event of a person’s life”

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Lynn, Age 62 Working on my Retirement Project I came across “70candles” and was immediately drawn in, especially by the phrase “The baby boomers are fast on our heals, and want to know what lies ahead.” I’m one of those … Continue reading →

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Retiring But Not Shy-A new book edited by Ellen Cole and Mary Gergen

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Retiring But Not Shy: Feminist Psychologists Create their Post-Careers (Cole & Gergen, 2012). A review by Ellen Cole adapted from the Feminist Psychologist Newsletter This, of course, cannot be an objective book review. What I want to give you, however, … Continue reading →

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Atlantic article about women in their 70s!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Ellen was interviewed for this interesting article about our generation. http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2012/11/what-boomer-women-can-learn-about-aging-from-gasp-older-women/265356/ Read and enjoy!

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Financial matters

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 66 I was shocked last year when I realized I was 65. This year the additional year was no big deal. My story is not so great. I chose poorly when I remarried. We are now separated and … Continue reading →

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“Young-old” with gratitude and angst

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Almost 70 Turning seventy in four days! I read about this blog in the Taos Institute’s July 2012 Positive Aging Newsletter. I am delighted to find it just before my turning point in four days – a lovely birthday … Continue reading →

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Looking forward

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 68 years, 8 months Today I met my sister-in-law for morning tea as it was her 70th birthday. She was not happy at the realization that she was now 70, but I pointed out to her that it … Continue reading →

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On my Birthday!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 70 Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. … Continue reading →

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A daughter’s inspiration

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Karen, Age 51 My Mom My mom is resilient. She is able to start up, restart, keep going. I know her life hasn’t been what anyone would call ‘easy’. But when I watch her pick up and begin again, I’m … Continue reading →

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