Category Archives: Stories

Power of positive thinking

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Kathi, Almost 70 I turn 70 in about 10 days and am probably happier now than I have been for a long time. I never thought I’d be in the position I am in at this point in my life, … Continue reading →

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Atlantic article about women in their 70s!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Ellen was interviewed for this interesting article about our generation. http://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2012/11/what-boomer-women-can-learn-about-aging-from-gasp-older-women/265356/ Read and enjoy!

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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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On my Birthday!

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Sharon, Age 70 Life expectancy was never 70 when I was a child! At least you weren’t functioning as you had previously. I have been married twice, have 3 grown children, 1 step son and exchange children around the world. … Continue reading →

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Paths toward retirement-from women’s gatherings

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Blog Mavens

There are as many ways of exiting a career as there are women who work. Following are some of the comments from women in our 70Candles gatherings, as they discussed the role of work in their lives and how they … Continue reading →

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Cold feet

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous Soon after I retired, I was asked out to lunch by my retired friends. As I walked toward the restaurant, it started to rain. I felt my feet getting wet, and when I looked down, I discovered I had … Continue reading →

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Viewing a 50th College Reunion

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 72 “Inside every older person, is a younger person….wondering what happened!” High on a hillside, overlooking a lake, gorges with creeks run through the campus, leaf laden trees and flowers abound…still a magnificent tableau, although so much has … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Pie

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Blog Mavens

Constance, Age 76 I wanted to learn to bake the perfect pie. At my age, 76, why a pie? I can buy a pie at Costco. Pies are fattening and have everything in them that we are not supposed to … Continue reading →

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