Tag Archives: Gratitude

arriving at 70

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Terri, age 70 my girlfriends decided to celebrate my 70th by taking me to the Pine Creek Cookhouse: gourmet lunch in God’s magnificent Colorado backcountry, only accessible by cross-country skis. having done some xc skiing, i figured it would be … Continue reading →

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Turning 70 YAHOOO!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Share your story, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, Women and aging | Leave a comment

Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

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The secret of longevity

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Lynne, Age 71 Every day when I wake up I am surprised. Why is this? Well, both my parents died young. Mom at 49 (breast cancer) and dad at 52 (ruptured aortic anurysm). I had no parents since my early … Continue reading →

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Free to fly

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Claudia, Age 74 Well, I am 74. Still feel I have vitality but perhaps it is on the wain! Life is still good but I do have a few issues with my kids and I’m hanging in there, just. By … Continue reading →

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Ready to start living my future

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Kay, Age 70 Hello again. This is my 2nd entry . My 1st was when I was still 69. So on 2/10/15 I turned 70! It just sounds “old” but I am exactly the same. I know I was afraid … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, About turning 70, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, retirement, setting goals, Women and aging | 4 Comments

An appreciative gent

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Ray, Age 53 I am a 53 year old gent i have been married to my wife for 1 year having been dating her 6 years. She has just turned 70 and she is most wonderful beautiful woman i have … 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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Make what’s left of life count

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 70 Today Sept. 12th 2014 is my 70th birthday and I believe finding this web site was one of the gifts God has given me today. I live in Phoenix, AZ and married for 51 years to a … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Hip Replacement

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 73 Three years ago, at age 70, I began to experience pain in my upper right leg after playing tennis. I diagnosed myself with a groin pull and made an appointment with a physical therapist. After about five … Continue reading →

Posted in Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, replacement body parts, Resilience, Women and aging | 2 Comments