Category Archives: Work life and retirement

Looking forward to new adventures

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

  Isabel,  Just turned 70   Well it happened! I turned 70 two weeks ago after lamenting about it for 6 months. I thought it would be like last year when I turned 69 and every other year in my … Continue reading →

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Navigating the years ahead

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Age 69   Dear 70 Candles How inspiring to find a location to “hobnob” with my fellow wizards. I recently turned 69. I am looking at a number of large changes in my life and navigating the years ahead … Continue reading →

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Nothing stays the same from year to year

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sheila,  Age 69 11/12 70….it sounds OLD, but mentally I feel about 40. Some concerns at this age: 1) loss of confidence in physical agility with noticeable balance insecurity particularly after a few minor falls” 2) “crepey” skin particularly on … Continue reading →

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Things to do with our time

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Helen, Age 70 Things to do when time hangs heavy: When I started a new job in a new city, I gained a lot by joining a church (Unitarian Universalist). When I retired, I started volunteer work (Habitat for Humanity, … Continue reading →

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No time to waste

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Laura,  Age 70 My birthday is January 15, tomorrow.  I will turn 70.  I retired in 2012 when caring for my mother consumed me.  She passed in 2013 and I have just come to terms with her passing.  I still … Continue reading →

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Age is a mind set

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Blog Mavens

  Anonymous,  Age 73 I am turning 73 this January.  I live on my own…I have had a very busy life and experienced many wonderful things. I am self employed and working!  I love my work as a designer.  I … Continue reading →

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Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

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The secret of longevity

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Lynne, Age 71 Every day when I wake up I am surprised. Why is this? Well, both my parents died young. Mom at 49 (breast cancer) and dad at 52 (ruptured aortic anurysm). I had no parents since my early … Continue reading →

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Taxing tale

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Marie-Andrée, Age 70 Ellen you were my advisor at Goddard in 1985…If Picasso had a Rose Period I have my Ellen Period…life was never the same… Here is my story when Mr. Robertson asked me about my retirement…since I am … Continue reading →

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Ready to start living my future

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Kay, Age 70 Hello again. This is my 2nd entry . My 1st was when I was still 69. So on 2/10/15 I turned 70! It just sounds “old” but I am exactly the same. I know I was afraid … Continue reading →

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