Category Archives: What we’re reading

Living as I age

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Mari, Almost 72 Someone once said I ought to call Mel Brooks; he could make a great story of my life. Growing up in the Midwest as the first daughter to live after my mother lost her first born @ … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings 2021

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Hello from Ellen. I am starting this way because our holiday greeting has in past years been written by Jane. We are a close team. We have been besties since we were 14, across many state lines as our lives … Continue reading →

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Turning 78: Adaptations and accommodations

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Jane, July 3, 2018 Another birthday….rather surprising to hear the number 78. I realize I have just outlived my mother who died at age 77. As always, I’m looking forward to the fireworks ahead, my special birthday treat. I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Summertime at almost 78

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Emily, Almost 78 I am up in Walton in my little house enjoying the beauty of the area, and my friends up here. After mowing the grass and doing violence to some invasive weeds, I sat outside reading a book … Continue reading →

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A book recommendation

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Frances, Age 69 I recently moved (from one residence to another, in the same city). While I was packing up, I weeded out my books (again), and I came across “Necessary Losses” by Judith Viorst. Some years ago, a friend … Continue reading →

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Wonder and enthusiasm at independent bookstores

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Remember the pleasant bookstores of our youth? Most are gone, but not forgotten. Now, independent bookstores are beginning to emerge once more, in cities across the country. They are comfortable places to browse and learn about books from knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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What book has mattered most to you?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Blog Mavens

What book has mattered most to you? An intriguing question for those who have read throughout their lives. My PageTurners book group recently read The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood. It’s about…well a book group that distributes a … Continue reading →

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Book Group Discussion Questions – now avaiable

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Blog Mavens

We’ve found that our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade is an excellent catalyst for rich conversation among women in book groups. Inevitably, each participant finds at least some topics, among the many in the book, that are … Continue reading →

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“The Meek Are Getting Ready”

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet, Age 69 In March I’ll be turning 70, along with 2 other gals I know. To celebrate, we’re going to Neskaya Movement Arts Center in NH, for a long weekend of partying and Sacred Circle Dance with friends, colleagues … Continue reading →

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Getting your 70Candles! book

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Elena, Age 71 I am reading the book 70 things to do when you turn 70 and in chapter 10 I found out about your blog and your book will be getting it soon. About your 70gatherings in PA…where and … Continue reading →

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