Category Archives: Stories

AGEISM

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Pam, Age 72 I recall the moment when I realized that I had passed some “age” bar in the minds of others. I was in the hospital having carpal tunnel surgery because I could no longer swim or bike comfortably. … 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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REDEFINING OURSELVES

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Thoughts from a 70Candles gathering: What shall we do when we no longer pursue our careers? We might retool, retrain, pursue new ventures, or volunteer where there’s a need. Re-tiring can be like putting new tires on a car – … Continue reading →

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ABOUT THAT AGE

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Blog Mavens

As the first generation of women in professions, we are very different from our mothers. They could be teachers, nurses or secretaries; few ventured beyond limited offerings, and when they did work, the generation before us stayed in a single … Continue reading →

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Still working

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Age 69 Recently I did a sort of life review, in 10 year age spans, and I realized that I accomplished more in the years from 50 – 60 than any other span. I haven’t yet completed the 60 … Continue reading →

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Traveling the road toward 70

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Age 64 I am 64 years old and recently retired. Since I am traveling the road to 70, I would like to share some miles with you. In the past year, besides retiring after 38 years full-time in retail, … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with Technology–Or Not

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 70 I just spent a dozen hours trying to catch up with my technological devices. Upgraded my iPad to a new OS at the Apple store, learned aspects of a non-intuitive health services encoding program at work, worked … 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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Caring for Parents

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I turn 70 next month. You talk about flourishing, while I’m feeling rather trapped instead. I’m caring for my ninety year old mother who needs help with everything. My brother is willing to contribute financially, but he … Continue reading →

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