Category Archives: Looking ahead

I cherish each birthday

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Janie, Almost 68 I have been looking for a blog to share with other women around my age for quite some time. Today I stumbled upon your site. How wonderful, I loved reading the stories so far. I am in … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 72 What’s next in your life? We’re old enough to know (thankfully) that life doesn’t end at seventy. It continues to challenge, frustrate, and satisfy. There’s always a next step – we’re old but we’re not out – … Continue reading →

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To move or not to move?

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Age 69 I AM 69 BUT SOON TO BE 70 AND MY HUSBAND IS 73, AND FOR 5YRS NOW WE CANT DECIDE IF WE SHOULD LEAVE OUR FAMILIES FOR A WARMER LOCATION THAN CHICAGO. OUR GRAND KIDS ARE 11YRS … Continue reading →

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Unquenchable desire for Ongoingness

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Roseann, Almost 70 I will be 70 years old tomorrow…Jan. 5, 1948 was my entrance into this world… I just found this site, through the gift of the book “70 Things to Do When You Turn 70.” I work 28 hours … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Blog Mavens

We send our very best wishes to all the women who are part of our 70Candles! family. Your wise and heartfelt participation continues to make this blog a place of warmth, comfort and inspiration for women everywhere. May 2018 be … Continue reading →

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Ireland-to do as I like

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Pam, Age 74 Hi all, I’m 74 and not finished. I would like to accomplish one more item on my to do list, which is to travel back to Ireland alone. Spend a few weeks/months just doing my stuff. Many … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar! Dialogue with the authors online

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Blog Mavens

POSITIVE AGING: A WEEK IN DIALOGUE WITH THE AUTHORS JANE GIDDAN, ELLEN COLE, AND MARY GERGEN November 6 – 10, 2017 Posted by Dawn Dole, Taos Institute Monday – Thursday, November 6-10, we will engage in conversation online in a … Continue reading →

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Old with purpose and gratitude

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Bobbi Fisher, Age 77 I’m old. Not in the physical ways of a person age 77, but I’m old in years, and that very fact guides the sense of meaning that I feel and experience in my life. Put succinctly, … Continue reading →

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No longer shy about retiring

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 76 I’ve long been afraid of my own retirement, partly because I’d lose what I love to do, and I couldn’t imagine who I’d be if I weren’t employed. Most of all, I wondered and worried how I’d … Continue reading →

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Seeking wise words

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Jo, Age 71 Hello, Already I feel less alone reading the blog posts. Here is my story. I am almost retired as an autism consultant and former academic. I’m single with 3 grown children in 3 corners of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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