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71 The second time around

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading →

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What’s next?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 77 I just found this website. I am 77 and had just retired from my second career last June (child care) and had my right knee replaced in mid-September. I am realizing the importance of keeping fit. I … 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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Traveling the road toward 70

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Carol, Age 64 I am 64 years old and recently retired. Since I am traveling the road to 70, I would like to share some miles with you. In the past year, besides retiring after 38 years full-time in retail, … Continue reading →

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Catching Up with Technology–Or Not

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 70 I just spent a dozen hours trying to catch up with my technological devices. Upgraded my iPad to a new OS at the Apple store, learned aspects of a non-intuitive health services encoding program at work, worked … Continue reading →

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Caring for Parents

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I turn 70 next month. You talk about flourishing, while I’m feeling rather trapped instead. I’m caring for my ninety year old mother who needs help with everything. My brother is willing to contribute financially, but he … 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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At Seventy

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Blog Mavens

At Seventy At seventy backs ache, knees creak, minds wander and smiles broaden. Parts that used to take care of themselves need tending. And even though we don’t want to believe it, We are much further from the beginning than … Continue reading →

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