Category Archives: Stories

New adventures…on my own

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Phyllis, Age 70 I have just read your blog…..Excellent! I turned 70 in November last. It was and is truly a time of reflection. I lost my husband 7 years ago and have learned to lead a single life. Would … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 I’m waiting to feel the maturity and wisdom I’ve always assumed all the old ladies had.

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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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Turning 70-A retrospective view from 91

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Maggy Simony, Age 91 I’m 91 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s as the best time of my life. 40th? Like Nora Ephron, much of my … Continue reading →

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Looking toward 70 from age 50

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Terri, Age 50 My perception of age 70 has always been that it’s a time for slowing down and quieting your life. Now I see that the picture you have in your mind at a younger age, about what a … Continue reading →

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On Being Age 70

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Blog Mavens

I turned age 70 last July and I am still trying to figure out how it happened. Even though I have 2 sons one who just turned 48 in January and the other who will be 45 in August I … Continue reading →

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Conversation in Albany, N.Y.

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 70 I just hosted a gathering of ten 70 year-old women at my home. It was lovely. Three themes came up I hadn’t heard before. The first was concern about money from divorced and widowed women, all of … Continue reading →

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Time to Retire

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Evelyn, Age 70 People told me that I would know when it was time to retire, but I was skeptical. Then one day I received a call from a favorite client, for whom I had recently written a report. He … 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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Reflections

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Blog Mavens

“When I reflect on my life at 70, I begin with a holistic snapshot—that includes family, friends, and recreation. I end by thinking more and more about the role of work in my life, and the role of work in … Continue reading →

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