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  • Nancy Merz Nordstrom
    Nancy Nordstrom

    After her husband’s death, Nancy Merz Nordstrom took charge of her life and is making the most of her after 50 years.


  • Dottie Mears
    Dottie Mears

    The world's oldest mermaid has spent more than 50 years under the water.


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    The Book...

    Shortly after I moved to New Hampshire, my son Jon, who is a free-lance writer with six published books to his credit and more on the way, began talking about my writing a book.  He felt that lifelong learning for older adults was an important topic,...

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    Writing the Book…

    Over the summer of 2005 Jon and I worked on the manuscript, with me in New Hampshire and him in Massachusetts.  I would pull all the content together and then do the rough drafts.  He polished them up.  Thank goodness for email.  We...

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  • Mel Tillis
    Mel Tillis

    Country music legend Mel Tillis has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years.


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    Can Your Marriage Pass the 50-Year Mark?

    What's the best way to achieve everlasting matrimony? Why waste your money on counselors and therapists when you can get advice from a host of couples all married more than 50 years themselves!


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    1958 GM Car Commercial - 5 Hot Models for 1958

    So, what kind of car are you driving? Wish you could have a brand new one? Click the photo to take a look at few of the sparkling new models that were shining on the showroom floor 50 years ago!


  • Bernie Lee
    Bernie and Big Bertha

    More than 50 years ago, Bernie Lee sold his car to buy a bass. He says it's the best deal he's ever made. He's been strumming Big Bertha ever since. A car can take you around town, but his bass took Bernie around the world.


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    Learning Later, Living Greater

    LEARNING LATER, LIVING GREATER: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years. Lifelong Learning in Your Later Years… a Health Club for Your Body, Mind and Spirit! Welcome! My name is Nancy Merz Nordstrom and this blog is all about...

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  • Lou
    Traveling the Continent by Motorcycle

    Each year I go on a motorcycle adventure to somewhere on the North American Continent. I don't travel the main roads, but opt for the back roads and even dirt roads that criss-cross throughout our great country. This year my destination was Eastern...

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  • Dr. Berry Brazelton, Touchpoints
    Dr. T. Berry Brazelton

    World-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been coaching parents for six decades.


  • Sister Madonna Buder
    Sister Madonna Buder

    Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.


  • Dick Smothers
    Dick Smothers

    Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.


  • Petula Clark
    Petula Clark

    Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."


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    Bob Matteson

    For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who's 92 years old – that's a pretty good concept.


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    Father Pat Connor

    What can an 79-year-old priest who’s never been married teach you about marriage? A lot!


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    Breaking Up is Easy to Do

    Another celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?


  • Katy Cropped
    A Lecture I'd Love To Attend!

    Whether you went to college 5 years ago or 55 years ago -- sitting through a lecture was usually something to dread. In fact, I must admit (sorry Mom and Dad!) to working out a sign-in system with friends, so we could rotate who had to actually sit...

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    Become a Bold Blogger!

    Hey GrowingBolder.com Members! We're getting some great blogs from some of you! For those of you still standing on the cyber-sidelines, jump on into the game! A blog is short for a Web log. Blogs can be as short or as long as you want them to be and...

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  • Bill Shafer
    Aim That Super-Soaker

    It happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...

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    Silver Surfers

    We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.


  • Boomer
    What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.



 

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