Category Archives: Our bodies, our health

So long easy chair!

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ione Barcus, Age 72 Yes, reaching seventy was hard. It hurt that I could no longer see the young thing I always saw reflected in my magic mirror. I had to look at myself and say, “What now?” Married thirty … Continue reading →

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A good life

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Louise, Age 71 Like one of your bloggers, reaching my 70th birthday was the first birthday that made me stop and think that I was indeed getting old(er). We celebrated with family & friends at a raucous Morroccan dinner complete … Continue reading →

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Ellen’s 70 Story

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ellen Cole, Age 70 First off, I have to make the font at least 14 so I can read what I’m writing, even with my reading glasses on. I must have ten pairs of reading glasses scattered throughout the house. … Continue reading →

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WHADJASAY?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Jane Giddan, Age 71 Hearing loss creeps up quietly, usually gradually. At first, you don’t notice the absence of leaves rustling, water dripping, wind whistling through trees, tissue paper crinkling or violins singing in high register within the orchestra. There’s … Continue reading →

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Thickly Settled

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Carole Simpson As a young woman in my twenties and thirties I was in pretty good shape – tall, slender, long legged and trim. There wasn’t a skirt too short nor a bikini too skimpy for me to wear. All … Continue reading →

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70 in October 2010

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Stephanie, Age 69 I am not retired yet but am down to half time. I believe it has kept me feeling young, partially because I work with children. I try to exercise (treadmill or take a walk) 2-3 times a … Continue reading →

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Joys of Grandparenting

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 76 It`s been six years since I tried to blow out all 70 candles. And though my neck sags, and I can`t remember my neighbor`s name, though I need hearing aids and depend upon Depends… these most recent … Continue reading →

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