Tag Archives: Women and aging

Reaching out to women in the SF Bay Area

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Paula,  Age 74 This month I rejoined the world of many of you who walk this journey. I departed from a retirement job of 16 years.  Like all things the job and I had changed and I am moving on. … Continue reading →

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What’s missing?

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Bunny,  Age 70 Today is Sunday. After getting bored with FB I decided to google, ‘Info for women over 70’ and to my surprised you guys appeared.  I am thrilled. I was born, raised, educated and continue to live in … Continue reading →

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Feeling sad

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Carol,  Almost 70 My name is Carol and I live in upstate New York.  I will be turning 70 June 3rd.  I am bothered by it as I know I do not have a big future anymore.  I am doing … Continue reading →

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Not so uplifting or pleasant

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Age 86 Are you interested in the story and comments of an 87-year-old (who retired from her job at 85)? What if the things I told you were not as uplifting or pleasant as you would like?  For example, … Continue reading →

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Emerging from winter snows

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Susan,  Age 77 I enjoy everyone’s comments…they enrich my vision of myself.  I live in the Colorado mountains and we are just emerging from the winter snows.  Living in a resort is very beautiful but in the winter our lives … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming elderhood

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lisbet,  Age 69 I’m thrilled to know about your blog! I work in a part-time position as Development Director/Community Liaison for www.NeighborsWhoCare.net, a small nonprofit who cares for impoverished elders who still live at home but are isolated, lonely and … Continue reading →

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A change of heart

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous,  Age 70 I am almost 71, but sadly, can’t say the number out loud. My story might seem to be a sad one, having lost my mother to cancer when she was only 45 and I was 16. My … Continue reading →

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Personal growth and transformation

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary Lou,  Age 74 Hi Jane and Ellen, Since I turned 70 there has been a lot of personal growth and tranformation in my life. Up until the age of 70 I was working part-time in an exciting environment as … Continue reading →

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My comments about coping in the 70’s

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Rosanne,  Age 74 Although I think of myself as a positive-minded woman! I must admit, now that I am well into my 70’s (74-this past month) it’s getting much more difficult to stay positive at all times. Although I am … Continue reading →

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I LOVE aging!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Mary,  Age 70 My name is Mary, almost 71 at summer’s end and am a California (Santa Monica) transplant to Boston since 2009. I’m grateful for many, many things but one in particular is having been brought up in CA … Continue reading →

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