Tag Archives: Positive aging

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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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 →

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Waiting for Inspiration

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Almost 70 It is a muggy, summer’s evening. Daytime heat has cooled a bit. Thunder continues to echo. Wind bursts have quieted some but just a few drops of rain made it to the ground. The predicted storm seems … Continue reading →

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Beyond my comfort zone…exhilarating!

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Evelyn, Age 73 Last weekend I had a wonderful opportunity to participate in Curtis Summerfest, an intensive chamber music workshop held at Curtis, which happens to be 4 blocks from our home.  What an exhilarating experience it was!  I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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