Tag Archives: Aging

Open to hope

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Age 75 Hi Everyone, So glad there is actually a placed for women over 70 on the net. I thought they gave up on us at 60. I am 75 and still going strong. Five years ago I started … Continue reading →

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Bridging the decades at almost 95

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Maggy, Almost 95 I’m 95 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s and 40s as the best time of my life. 40th and 50th birthdays? Not traumatic. … Continue reading →

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Finding your life’s work…at any age

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Age 79 I found the class in the Community Education schedule,”Finding Your Life’s Work at Any Age.” I thought. even at my age? This is what I shared with the class at the last session. We’re supposed to start … Continue reading →

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Not like a Boomer

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 71 I am a 71 years old woman and live in a log cabin on a gravel road in Western North Carolina. I designed and built the cabin 12 years ago and was my own contractor. I had … Continue reading →

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Be well!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Kay, Age 69 I was so happy to find this today. I will be 70 in Feb. Needless to say I finally admit I am having issues with it. If I live to be 85 I only have 15 years … Continue reading →

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70 Things to Do When You Turn 70- A new book!

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Blog Mavens

We, Jane and Ellen, have an entry in this recently released book, edited by Mark Evan Chimsky. Our chapter, called “Gather Together!” describes the powerful energy and warmth we felt among the women in our many conversation groups. The 70 … Continue reading →

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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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The joy of turning 80!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Blog Mavens

Here’s a wonderful piece by Oliver Sacks, from The New York Times, worth reading. Although we’re devoted to the voices of women, here at 70Candles, the message from this extraordinary man speaks to us all. www.nytimes.com/2013/07/07/opinion/sunday/the-joy-of-old-age-no-kidding.html?r=0 Enjoy! The Joy of … Continue reading →

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The Big “O”

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Blog Mavens

I nearly jumped out of my seat when I read in a book about aging well, that the age group 70-79 is called the “old-old”!! I have not even begun to think of myself as “old” yet. This seems an … Continue reading →

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