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Facing the inevitable

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Anita Landa, age 80 IT’S AN OLD TRUISM that you’re old when you start thinking of time left.  “Oh, look, I’m 50 and I only have 40 more years left to live…”  But counting the years left isn’t exactly like … Continue reading →

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69 and Wondering

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I am 69 years old and will be 70 in March, 2014. Most women my age have careers, family and grandchildren. I have none of these. I am a widow without children, grandchildren, and I haven’t a … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Blog Mavens

The writing of Ellen Cole has been featured in Fierce with Age: The Digest of Boomer Wisdom, Inspiration and Spirituality, honoring the best content about spirituality and aging on the web. (www.FierceWithAge.com)

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Letty Cottin Pogrebin shares her story about turning 70

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Letty Cotttin Pogrebin, Age, 74 With permission from Letty, we post this excerpt from her book, How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, © Letty Cottin Pogrebin. PublicAffairs, 2013. MY SUMMER OF BLISS JUNE 9, 2009. MY … Continue reading →

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Things change

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Beverly, Age 70 Thank you for throwing me your lifeline. My love of my life, husband of 30 years sent me your blog…He is 13 years my jr. I was blessed with good genes. I never ever admited our age … Continue reading →

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Laps

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 73 I have a new goal for this summer. It’s just for myself; admittedly, inspired by my sister who took up swimming after she retired. I am swimming the length of our community pool, and increasing the distance … Continue reading →

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70 things to do before I turn 70

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age 69 I decided December 1, 2012 that I wanted to do 70 things I had never done before I turned 70!!!!!!!!!!!! So to that end I have been recording all of my accomplishments. (I am counting this OK?) … Continue reading →

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Speed bumps on memory lane

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Read our newest post at Huff/Post50! or http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-giddan-and-ellen-cole/speed-bumps-on-memory-lan_b_3018851.html If this link doesn’t work, just go to the Huffington Post site, find Huff/post50 and type in Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole. Enjoy!

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Finding it hard

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Annemarie, Age 73 I am 73 years old and find it hard to come to terms with getting old. I miss my youth, the attention, the energy I had, and having something to look forward to. My time is spent … Continue reading →

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Fear of the unknown

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Blog Mavens

I will reach the ripe old age of seventy on March 22, 2013, which is already lightly knocking on my door.   To give you a full picture of my situation, I am an only child who has had no … Continue reading →

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