Category Archives: Our bodies, our health

Then and now

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Hideko, I will be 70 this New Year’s Day I miss the girl I used to be so many years ago With three inch heels and slim of build And heart with laughter filled. I love the woman I am … Continue reading →

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I Want to Live in a Blue Zone

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 72 Blue Zones are areas in the world that have been studied because of the longevity of their populace. Oh to live beneath the azure blue sky in Ikaria, Greece, where the air is clean and the water … Continue reading →

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Live it up now!

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 70 When I turned 70 last January my 87 year old friend exclaimed “the 70’s were the best time of my life!” She also said the 80’s haven’t been too bad either. Her secret….staying healthy and active. I … 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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Medical ironies

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 78 Don’t know if this is exactly a story, but I thought I’d tell you a couple of ironic things. I went to the dermatologist. While I was there I asked him about a kind of dark indent … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Blog Mavens

My Meandering Mississippi By Jerry Harris The meandering Mississippi of my mind, Flows southward, carrying with it, A name of the person My wife lunched with yesterday. A small matter, to be sure. My family keeps track of such things, … Continue reading →

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Purplelocks

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Eileen, Age 70 HE NOTICED Just as I was going through menopause, at age 51, my hair seriously started to change color, from dark brown to a certain shade of grey particularly on the top of my head. I was … Continue reading →

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Life is how you take the ups and downs

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 69 HI, I’M TURNING 70 NEXT YEAR AND IT’S A LITTLE SCARY TO THINK MY LIFE IS COMING TO AN END. AFTER THE 60’S IT IS ALL DOWN HILL FROM THERE. I NEVER MARRIED OR HAD CHILDREN. MY … Continue reading →

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