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Living Stories
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I Was a POW with John McCainIn 1972, decorated combat pilot and legendary aviator Joe Kittinger was shot down and imprisoned in the "Hanoi Hilton." The man in the next cell was John McCain. For the first time, Kittinger speaks out on camera about their experiences.
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Biketoberfest: The Boomer Fountain of YouthRemember when Biketoberfest was for the young and wild? It's still pretty wild, but the average age will surprise you. Over 200,000 made the ride to Daytona Beach to see the bikes, but discovered the bikers were far more interesting!
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Bottoms Up for Boomers!If you think Disney World is just for kids, then you're missing out! One event that will really whet your appetite is the annual Food and Wine Festival at Epcot.
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Making a Mint Off the MouseThese days collecting is not a hobby, it's a business. A BIG business. Even Walt Disney World's trash is highly sought after treasure.
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Red Hatters Go to the DogsFrom rescuing dogs to brightening up the lives of women in nursing homes, Red Hatters are finding ways to use their fun-loving attitudes to make the world a better place.
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Living Blogs
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The dreaded phone call
Sometimes "growing bolder" means you have to stretch yourself in ways you hadn't thought imaginable just the day before. I got the phone call we all dread, a late-afternoon alert that my 85 year old wheel-chair bound mother had fallen and...
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Moving Tips for Your Pet
If you have pets you probably know how intuitive they are – especially when “change is in the air”. Moving can be a particularly challenging time for your pet. The members of Florida’s Lake Ashton Pet Co-op have put together...
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Y am I here at 27?
I came across this website as an assignment for an aging class at school, and after delving into this a bit, I am really impressed with it. I have a 27 yr old ER nurse, and living in Orlando area, have a lot of mature...
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New Projects!
I have not posted on this blog in a while. I have so many things going on. First, I have opened a new Tea Salon where I invite my Red Hat Friends for tea.Second, I have been working on a new website , A Step Back In Time With Lady Estelle. Third, I have...
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Updating Our Education System: 'The Science Project' Update
'The Science Project' Update Recently I posted about how my son wanted to do a project about quantum physics and intention at school. He was quickly reminded that school follows a curriculum and has a pattern of its own. There is not a lot of...
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How I learned to "Do the Hustle"
My old friend, Frank, used to be married to Donna. Donna had a very close friend, Jim, who was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that. I say was because Jim is no longer with us and that's just a darn shame because he was so good natured and an...
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Photo Shoot for Christmas Ad
We just did a photo shoot for our December ad in Ocala Style Magazine. I can't wait to see the proofs. We did an old-time scene in our nightgowns (mine was rented from the Ocala Civic Theatre) and we were reading the Christmas story -...
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Frozen by the Fear of Wrong Decisions
Frozen by the Fear of Wrong Decisions A coaching process to guide you toward greater results by Dwight Bain, Certified Life Coach & Nationally Certified Counselor One of my favorite sayings to share with people...
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Tips for Snowbirds Preparing to Migrate South for the Winter
As veteran snowbirds know, the ritual of closing your home “up North” and preparing to come South for the winter is a little more involved than packing a bag, locking the door and jumping in the car. The homeowners at Lake Ashton,...
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Are you struggling to find a unique, long-lasting gift?
Are you struggling to find a unique, long-lasting gift? Stone Canyon Art understands that searching craft shows and boutiques for that one-of-a-kind item can be time consuming. We have a solution for you.Visit www.stonecanyonart.comCreative...
