Tag Archives: looking ahead

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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69 and counting down!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Almost 70 How grateful I was to find your site. I will turn 70 in 2 weeks time, and I have gone from never thinking about aging, dying etc., to it doing my head in. I think once I have … Continue reading →

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My poem

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Ella Mahler In my own thriving in the eighth decade I am doing it. It is okay. If can make it It is okay. I can get up at four (as Sylvia Plath did) and write. If I can just … Continue reading →

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How might Susann spend her time?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Susann is a bright and physically strong 70 yr old woman. She is opinionated but compassionate – she works well with the elderly and loves caring for her grandchildren – reading, instructing, and helping them stay fit. … Continue reading →

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Turning 70 YAHOOO!

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

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Seeking advice

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 I want to know how l can get on this mailing list to read about and get some advice on turning 70 and aging! I am 70 in the fall!

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No time to waste

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Laura, Age 70 My birthday is January 15, tomorrow. I will turn 70. I retired in 2012 when caring for my mother consumed me. She passed in 2013 and I have just come to terms with her passing. I still … Continue reading →

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If not now…when?

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Beverly, Age 71 I turned 70 last January and more so than any other turning point, it bothered me! I spent the year just floundering, wondering when my depression would lift and why I couldn’t move forward. I’m in good … Continue reading →

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Open to suggestions

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 I turned 70 recently, and that thought visits me more often than I would have expected. Neither good nor bad, it just jumps into my consciousness, and makes me stop and reset my head, so to speak. … Continue reading →

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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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