Category Archives: Work life and retirement

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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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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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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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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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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Retirement?

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Suzie, Age 69 When my husband recently filled out some tax forms, I was startled when he listed my occupation as “retired.” I don’t feel anywhere near retiring. We have recently moved so I am between jobs, but I have … Continue reading →

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Joys of Grandparenting

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 76 It`s been six years since I tried to blow out all 70 candles. And though my neck sags, and I can`t remember my neighbor`s name, though I need hearing aids and depend upon Depends… these most recent … Continue reading →

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