Tag Archives: What to do with our time

Giving to others brings the best satisfaction

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Sherry, Age 69 I am 69, looking forward to any day that Mother Nature allows. I have been a nurse for 42 years and by helping people, I learned that, by giving, I am getting many rewards. I went on … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, Positive aging, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 1 Comment

My life’s purpose became clear

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 70 I retired 2 ½ years ago and recently turned 70. I have always looked for meaning in my life, and found it in my work. But it’s been a struggle finding day-to-day purpose in retirement. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Our bodies, our health, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, health and fitness, Resilience, What to do with our time, Work life and retirement | 1 Comment

Knitting a life

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Blog Mavens

After hearing in our 70Candles! discussion groups and on this blog that many women are wondering how they might spend their time, I glanced back on these seven years of my own retirement and offer this summary of how I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Goals ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Resilience, Share your story | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Loss, Men aging, Positive aging, Read Stories, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 5 Comments

A baby boomer’s guide

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dixie, Almost 73 In the words of Dr.Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” January 5, 2017, I’ll celebrate my 73rd birthday. I’ve always been very up front with my age and more than a little surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Positive aging, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 1 Comment

Moving to Venice

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Gloria, Soon to be 74 Last year, at age 73, I moved alone to Venice, Florida. Due to an unexpected divorce and a previous down payment on a new home in Florida, I found myself in a new town with … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Grandparenting, Networking, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Trying to stay busy – seeking ideas

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anita, Age 70 I turn 70 on Oct. 9th. I have been retired for 4 years and am trying to stay busy and alert. I have been able to travel a couple of times outside of the US with a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Finances, Looking ahead, Traveling | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Finances, What to do with our time | 3 Comments

Sephardic cooking

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Rachel, Age 71 I retired from teaching at age 60 to spend a month with my daughter in LA as she was having her first child, my second grandchild. I continued to substitute teach and take orders for my ethnic … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Grandparenting, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 1 Comment

Looking forward to NOT being ambitious

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Yvonne, Age 65 First, thank you for starting this blog! It is a great service to we women at or approaching our 8th decade. I am a clinical psychologist like Ellen. I feel very blessed to have had such a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, looking ahead, Positive aging, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 2 Comments

In a pickle-seeking ideas

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Meredith, Age, 69 In a pickle, unsure of where life is taking me. I am real estate poor, no kids, estranged from siblings and divorced for many years. Want to sell everything (hopefully) and move on with the third act … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Finances, Financial Challenges, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Networking, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, looking ahead, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 9 Comments