Tag Archives: Gratitude

A proud accomplishment

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sally, Nearly 70 I feel like tooting my own horn and I’m gad to find this site to do it. On May 3 of this year I received my BA degree in Liberal Arts. My plan was to get that … Continue reading →

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Antidote to retirement malaise

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Deborah, Just turned 70 Sometime during the night after midnight, I turned 70 years old! Wow, how did that happen so fast? In the days leading up to this event, I found myself in a sort of a funk and … Continue reading →

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Living for today!

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandi, Age 70 My mother always said, “I don’t feel old on the inside.” The older I get, the more I understand this. The granddaughter of immigrants, the daughter of a disabled father, the first female in the extended family … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 68 Today is my 68th birthday – hooray for me. 1. I am thankful that I made it this far. I look forward to the morning each night when I go to bed. 2. I am thankful that … Continue reading →

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My passage as a grandmother

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 71 I’d like to share my latest blog post on my passage as a grandmother, relishing in the joys and learning from the challenges: http://wowblog.me/the-education-of-a-grandmother

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Wondering where to live next

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 71 Reading your book after it was on a reading list at my recent 50th college reunion. I am blessed to have a healthy husband, wonderful friends locally and a family spread out across the country as … Continue reading →

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Our interview by blogger JudiBoomergirl

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Blog Mavens

“70Candles!” Shares Advice on Positive Aging Posted on May 18, 2016 by Judi life after 50, over 50, retirement, baby boomer women, baby boomers Last month, The New York Times journalist Jane Brody wrote an article about “Thriving at Age … Continue reading →

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Freedom in being this age

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Peggy, Age 69 I have been reading your book and feel sad for so many that feel their life is over. I still work 10 hour days as an OB nurse. Yes I go home tired but so do … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming elderhood

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet, Age 69 I’m thrilled to know about your blog! I work in a part-time position as Development Director/Community Liaison for www.NeighborsWhoCare.net, a small nonprofit who cares for impoverished elders who still live at home but are isolated, lonely and … Continue reading →

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I LOVE aging!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary, Age 70 My name is Mary, almost 71 at summer’s end and am a California (Santa Monica) transplant to Boston since 2009. I’m grateful for many, many things but one in particular is having been brought up in CA … Continue reading →

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