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What are you thankful for?
Growing Bolder Article Now That It's Thanksgiving Time Of Year, What Are You Thankful For?Posted November 18, 2008, 2:55 pm Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting...
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Working with dogs
For years, I worked as a corporate shill, hating every moment of it. After several years, I realized I needed to do something to make a difference in the world. I started working at an animal shelter, particularly with dogs. I have to say, the pay cut...
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Who You Calling Senior?
For a growing number of Americans, growing "old" isn't what it used to be. In fact, many are finding it's the best times of their lives.
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for July 18
"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." Check out today's Birthdays.
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Ciao!
I love to travel, I haven't been many places at this point, but half the fun of traveling (for me, at least) is the planning. I love sifting through travel guides, reading reviews of hotels and restaurants, daydreaming about day trips, and everything...
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Online Senior Living Library – Information all about Active Adult Living in Central Florida
Looking for information in books, periodicals, newspapers, and websites can be a research nightmare! CRF Communities now has an online library: a one-stop shop for finding information on active adult lifestyles, senior health and fitness,...
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Fine Feathered Friends
There may be more Red Hat chapters in The Villages, Florida than any other city in the world. We drop in on a Queens meeting to check out their Hattitude and let them know we'll help spread their message. Click on the player above to watch.
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The Boss and the Byrd
Recently at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Orlando, Florida, the audience got a surprise 2-for-1special -- something nobody could "Turn, Turn, Turn" away from. Roger McGuinn talked exclusively to Growing Bolder about sharing the stage with his pal.
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Reality Bytes: Let There Be Lighthouse
In this episode of our made-for-the-Web reality TV show, Marc and Bill put on their suits to warn of an impending health crisis and to support a great organization. Lighthouse is making a difference in the lives of men, women and kids across the country.
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My Real Life College Road Trip Part II
This week, many baby boomer parents, like me, have been going through the experience of sending their children off to college for the first time. We are becoming something called “empty nesters.” I would like to say...
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Embellish!
Friday, June 6, 2008 Embellish I'm reading a wonderfully funny, bawdy book called, "My Horizontal Life" by Chelsea Handler...good light summer read about her one night stands, and because she knew they would only last one night, she...
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Singing the Blues to Overcome Them
Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.
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Big News for Realtors in Central Florida
Realtors Take Advantage of CRF Communities’ 2008 5% Commission Promotion CRF Communities is the leader in retirement communities in the Central Florida area. A more recent promotion was intended to motivate one group of people, in...
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Election Day 2008
It's a huge day in American politics -- and no matter who you're voting for, it's a great testament that we're all talking about the candidates, the issues and more! Check out these other stories on GrowingBolder.com that will continue the conversation.
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Success With a Smile
Dawna Stone became a celebrity after winning "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," but rather than being the peak of her success, the show was merely another stepping stone on her journey to the top.
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Unique Video Triggers Roger's Reaction
Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? It's quickly become GB's most-viewed video. Roger McGuinn explains why he was blown away when he saw it, and why he never expected it to be seen by anyone.
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William Bell
For Dr. William Bell, breaking one pole-vaulting world record wasn’t enough – so he broke 11 all at once!
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Playing Hard Ball
Ask anyone over 40 what activity created some of their most vivid memories of their youth. Chances are they’ll be about their experiences with Little League baseball.
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Reality Bytes: Fine Feathered Friends
If we can help other organizations, we figure we'll be helping ourselves. In this episode of Reality Bytes, we drop in on a meeting of Red Hat Queens to let them know we'll be producing a few videos to help spread their message.
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Bliss Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: BLISS MAGAZINE… "YOUR LIFE. YOUR BLISS." MANAGEMENT: MAIMAH KARMO, Editor NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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“My Cancer Diagnosis is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
For 20 years, Wendy Chioji was one of the most popular and respected news anchors in one of the nation’s largest media markets. She was single, attractive, well paid and talented. Then she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Kaye Stevens
Kaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.
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Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
World-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been coaching parents for six decades.
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The WHY'S of Life
So, I was wondering yesterday why my eyebrows, by the end of a day, have dust in them? And, then I began to wonder why we even have them. I mean, I understand why we have eyelashes. Aren’t they there to keep the dust out of our...
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Christopher Hopkins
For many women, aging means being less attractive. But for the "Makeover Guy," getting older means becoming more beautiful. Author Christopher Hopkins says that as more candles get put on the cake, women should feel more attractive.
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Welcome to Growing Bolder
Just a quick note to all the team and new members at Growing Bolder...and special thanks to Jackie, Marc and Bill for letting me a part of the team... At our Food and Wine Insider website and blog, get ready for some great info on new wines, healthy...
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Silver Surfers
Surf's up for men and women of all ages! The world's biggest Surf Expo is for buyers and sellers only, so we took our cameras inside to give you a tour. We found a booming industry that is Growing Bolder every year.
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Wanting to write very badly.
I am at a point where I want to write stories, besides filming them, and verbalizing. The latter, is the least important to me, because my talking skills are not par with my cinematograph attempts. The most difficult...
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Suzy Cohen: Mood Boosters
Have you ever seen a Red Hatter with a frown on her face? America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen hasn't, and went in search for the Hatters' secrets. What she found will put you in a very good mood, very quickly!
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Dave Barry
One of the nation's funniest writers is turning 60 and still not ready to grow up.
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Suzan Colon
For women everywhere, O Magazine is an empowering medium that is dedicated to changing their lives. For senior editor Suzan Colon, having the ability to touch lives is just as empowering to her.
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Chris Klose
Many from the first wave of Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s are getting a second chance to make a difference thanks to Chris Klose, who helped found Peace Corps Encore.
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Hope for the uninsured
Around the end of October of 2006, I bought 2 bags of candy to hand out to trick or treaters. I live on a street where no children reside and we seldom get Halloween visitors. Few came and someone had to eat all that leftover chocolate. It was gone in...
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Norman Gitterman
How do you mark your birthdays? Even in his mid-70s, Norman Gitterman really likes to get off the ground for his.
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Suzy Cohen: Drink Your Vegetables
Broccoli in a bottle? Sounds too good to be true, or too gross to actually swallow. But America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen has a delicious and nutritious way to drink your vegetables.
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Suzy Cohen: Beauty Secrets
Blueberries for beauty? A pill to make your gray hair come back to color? America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen is back some with some great tips to make you look better and feel great -- and you might only have to go as far as your pantry!
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Country Superstar's Stuttering Nearly Upstaged Career
For anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about being different, country music superstar Mel Tillis wants you to know that what you are isn't as important as who you are.
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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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Suzy Cohen: Do You Need Your Prescription Drugs?
Pharmacist Suzy Cohen is telling everyone to stop popping those pills and start learning more about the medication that could be causing more harm than good.
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Charley French
You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT: ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT: ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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Simran Sethi
How can you tell if the product you are buying is really green? One of the nation’s top environmental reporters has the answers.
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Gary US Bonds
It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation! Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!
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Marshall Ulrich
For a man who has run over 100 marathons at least 100 miles long each and climbed to the top of all the seven summits of the world, it's hard to believe Marshall Ulrich was a bit of a coach potatoes until he was almost 30.
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Sardinia Has the Best Donkey
The Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna) brought out the adventurer in us. Our first stop was Sassari, a city of about 120,000 with a rich history dating back to the early Middle Ages. A college town, home to the University of Sassari with about 18,000...
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The Amazing Kreskin
For more than five decades, audiences have been amused and astonished by the man known as the "Amazing Kreskin." He's been on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson a whopping 88 times and could probably tell you what you're thinking right now.
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Neil Gussman
For many breaking a bone in their body means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous others in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.
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If The Shoe Fits!
Sunday, June 8, 2008 If The Shoe Fits... When someone who shall remain nameless (for now) accused me of having too many pairs of shoes, I found myself justifying the various functions for all of my shoes...or most of my shoes anyway. I was...
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What's in a Name?
You know the saying "any Tom, Dick or Harry?" We wanted to know why those names, so we did some digging, and found the answer -- and a lot more. Come see how you can track your name through the years!
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Aging Outside the Box-Christian Spiritual Sparks
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 VENUE: CHRISTIAN RADIO SHOW – HUNTSVILLE, AL & ALBUQUERQUE, NM MANAGEMENT: WILKINS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. Spartanburg, SC NEW...
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Aging Outside the Box-Christian Spiritual Sparks
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 VENUE: CHRISTIAN RADIO SHOW – HUNTSVILLE, AL & ALBUQUERQUE, NM MANAGEMENT: WILKINS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. Spartanburg, SC NEW...
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Memories
I am Missing My friend Ruth Hamilton I still will keep her alive for her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year, Ruth would have been 110 this April 12, 2008 , But we...
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Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat? By Tatjana “Irongeezelle” Eggink & Cliff “Irongeezer” Eggink Since October is the month of Halloween, Irongeezelle thought it might be apropos to provide a mixed bag of morsels, most tasty and most foul:...
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Innovative American Artist Dies
Robert Rauschenberg has died at the age of 82. The artist found fame - and controversy - with his stunning and colorful paintings and sculptures.
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Neil Sedaka
Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka sits down with Growing Bolder to celebrate a milestone.
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Does Birth Order Matter?
A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.
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My story...for those who have asked
A little over two years ago, I suffered from depression. I gave up the career I thought I had always wanted to be full-time stay-at-home mom. I suddenly found myself no longer the same person. I was no longer contributing an income and our...
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Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.
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Why McCain and the Republicans lost
Please allow me to preface this article with something. If you don't believe Barack Obama has ushered our nation into the 21st century with a big BAM! - then stop here. When the entire world sits up and pays attention to an American election, the...
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Ian Anderson
The man who turned a flute into a rock instrument in his band Jethro Tull is still an original in his 60s.






















































