Tag Archives: Resilience

“The Meek Are Getting Ready”

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet, Age 69 In March I’ll be turning 70, along with 2 other gals I know. To celebrate, we’re going to Neskaya Movement Arts Center in NH, for a long weekend of partying and Sacred Circle Dance with friends, colleagues … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Networking, Resilience, What we're reading | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, setting goals, Women and aging | 1 Comment

The Spirit of ’76

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

My birthday weekend is here. Having a July 3rd birthday means I can always count the 4th of July fireworks as “mine.” From the beautiful explosions around the lake at summer camp of my childhood, to the extraordinary illuminations nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, Family matters, Goals ahead, GOALS: Summer Challenges, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Networking, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Networking, Resilience, Traveling | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, caretakimg, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, Travel, Women and aging | Leave a comment

Involved and challenged every day

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Jennifer Townsend, Age 77 I have worked hard my entire life, beginning as a child, selling my mother’s baked goods door-to-door after school to get money for groceries. I raised 4 children as a ‘single mom’ – only there was … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Traveling, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, caretakimg, Caretaking, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, Travel, where to live, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Gratitude and Spirituality, Resilience, Traveling, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, satisfaction, where to live | 3 Comments

Discombobulated

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Frances, Age 78 Dear Ellen and Jane, I discovered your 70 Candles blog only days ago and am happily working my way through all the postings, starting with December 2010. My own 70 Candles event was eight years ago, when … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Looking ahead, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Is it too late for me to start a business?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 70 I turned 70 in January. I had never been concerned with age but all of a sudden I felt almost desperate. I am running out of time. Five years ago my husband died after having been ill … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Technology and contemporary culture | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, caretakimg, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, Resilience, setting goals, where to live, Women and aging | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Networking, Read Stories | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Share your story, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, Resilience, satisfaction, What to do with our time, Work life and retirement | Leave a comment