Tag Archives: About turning 70

Thriving beyond 70 with wisdom and connection

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Blog Mavens

Here is the direct link to the podcast at Restless to Renewed. We, Jane and Ellen were asked by Janice Neely about our decades long friendship, the evolution of our 70Candles project and lessons learned. We hope you enjoy listening … Continue reading →

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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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Doing what I can

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 Hi- I’m a 69 year-old southern Californian. I retired at 61 and I’m enjoying it. I did return to my old job back in 2018 to work part-time (less than 10 hours a week), which is terrific. … Continue reading →

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Lipstick Won’t Do It This Time Sister

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Blog Mavens

Judi Meirowitz Tischler, Age 73 You look like crap! This is what my best friend said when visiting me a few days after my unplanned hospital stay. The Monday night episode had not been my first but it was the … Continue reading →

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Finding community

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 73 In the mid 1990’s I blew the whistle on a couple of health care crooks whose companies I had managed. My then lawyer spouse wanted me to keep quiet and keep my job. In truth, the spouse … Continue reading →

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My story in life’s constant changes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Central, New Jersey, – Joyce, just turned 70 Just found your website as was looking for some perspective on hitting the big 70 and dealing with changes in my life again. Sure not where I thought I would be at … Continue reading →

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Arianna Huffington turns 70!

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Blog Mavens

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A new era for me

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Kathy, Age 70 I read about this website in the book “70 things to do when you turn 70”, a birthday gift from my sister. A birthday card from another friend said “I’m sorry you’re birthday was ruined by a … Continue reading →

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I turned 70 in October and I am so unhappy.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous My friends have died and my children wish I would die. I was a psychology Professor and retired 21 year ago. I live alone and can’t find things to do. School was my whole life but now they want … Continue reading →

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Just turned 70

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Joyce, Age 70 My name is Joyce Henderson; I’m an African-American retired school teacher in the Philadelphia area and I just turned 70 last week. I found out about you guys from a book my son got me called “Things … Continue reading →

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