Tag Archives: Read Stories

Forever homes

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Sherrill Pool Elizondo, Age 74 My husband and I moved to our vacation home 8 months ago after being in our home in Cypress, Texas for 42 years. Difficult physically, mentally, and emotionally! Possibly it would have been easier at … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Men aging, Read Stories, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Family matters, looking ahead, Positive aging, Read Stories, where to live, Women and aging | 27 Comments

Gathering memories and stories

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 74 I was born in Rochester, NY – the granddaughter of four Italian Catholic immigrants. At age 4 months, I became ill with polio which resulted in paralysis of my lower right leg. At 18 months of age, … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Our bodies, our health, Share your story, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, Positive aging, Read Stories, Women and aging | 1 Comment

The next decade

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Anne, Age 77 I read about your website and book in the New York Times. I see from your initial posting that you two were born about the same time I was (October 29, 1940). I am a very lucky, … Continue reading →

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A book recommendation

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Frances, Age 69 I recently moved (from one residence to another, in the same city). While I was packing up, I weeded out my books (again), and I came across “Necessary Losses” by Judith Viorst. Some years ago, a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Dealing with loss, Read Stories, What we're reading | Tagged 70Candles, Loss, Read Stories, What we’re reading | 16 Comments

Dialogue with the authors- Our Taos webinar

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Blog Mavens

For those interested, our week-long online chat and the video of our 1.5 hour- long webinar about Positive Aging, are available for viewing at this link: http://taoslearning.ning.com The blog there continues on, so feel free to add your comments. Let … Continue reading →

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Wonder and enthusiasm at independent bookstores

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Remember the pleasant bookstores of our youth? Most are gone, but not forgotten. Now, independent bookstores are beginning to emerge once more, in cities across the country. They are comfortable places to browse and learn about books from knowledgeable … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Older women connecting, Stories, What we're reading | Tagged 70Candles, Read Stories, What to do with our time | 1 Comment

What book has mattered most to you?

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Blog Mavens

What book has mattered most to you? An intriguing question for those who have read throughout their lives. My PageTurners book group recently read The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood. It’s about…well a book group that distributes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Read Stories, Stories, What we're reading | Tagged 70Candles, Read Stories, where to live, Women reading | 7 Comments

BUT YOU DON’T RUB MILK UNDER THE NOSE OF A HUNGRY LION!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

“But you don’t rub milk under the nose of a hungry lion.” A phrase my husband Wes stated right before we went to bed. A person with Alzheimer’s disease is very protective of their money. They will hide their … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Men aging, Read Stories | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Alzheimer's, Caretaking, Compassion, Family support, functional changes, Men aging, Read Stories | 1 Comment

Summing up a life

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Age 81 I just found your blog accidentally, and am delighted! Just read a story, and feel as if I am with good friends, even though you all are somewhat younger than I….as I am 81. But am in … Continue reading →

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Sooner than tomorrow

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dede, Age 72 At 72, I’m setting up a website and blog. My techie daughter is helping me do this and I’m learning as I go. You can find it at Soonerthantomorrow.com My purpose is twofold: 1) To provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking, Read Stories | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, caretakimg, Compassion, elder women's choices, Read Stories, Women and aging | 6 Comments