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Woman Loses Leg but Not Drive for Life
Angie Washo is the first woman and only amputee ever to compete in the AlCan Road Rally. Remarkable that two years before, her leg was severed when a hit and run driver hit her motorcycle.
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Shakin' It In the PoolThe Pink Saints hit the pool at The Villages and shake their booties -- and a little more -- in the name of fitness.
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The Secrets to Wedded BlissFrom newlyweds to couples celebrating their silver anniversaries, it seems everyone has advice for making a marriage last. So, we hit the streets in The Villages, Florida, to get some words of wisdom.
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Batman Lives!If you remember the hit TV series, here's a chance to catch up with Batman, Robin and Batgirl today! A Growing Bolder treat.
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Find Yourself On the RoadIf you suddenly find yourself alone in the world and searching for your life’s purpose and direction, Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir about her life after divorce is sure to hit a nerve.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, May 14, 2008Today in history, quote of the day, and picture of the day -- all from a GB perspective.
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Secret Hidden Lyrics RevealedIt's a long standing music industry secret. You may think you know the words to your favorite songs, but do you really? Here's a video making the rounds that reveals the true lyrics to the biggest hit by the legendary Joe Cocker.
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So I'm an athlete again? Cool.One day late last year, I was perusing GrowingBolder, which is a website you may have heard of. I stumbled across an article about a man who'd created an amatuer baseball league for adults, and decided to check out the league. After weeks of...
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Winston ChurchillBorn: Nov. 30, 1874
Died: Jan. 24, 1965
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Bats - wood or aluminumAs a 45 yr old guy trying to compete with kids 20 years my junior, I thought the decision that my league made (Lehigh Valley Men's Senior Baseball League) to switch to wood bats would quickly end my baseball career. I thought that I needed all the help I...
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The NelsonsFormer teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson come from one of the most famous show biz families in history.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, March 27, 2008
So what about a beer belly? A new study praises the age-defying effects of drinking beer. Another study says belly fat is linked to dementia risk. Forget the beer, Demi fights the effects of aging with leeches. The real kind -- not the paparazzi.
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What Are Secrets of Wedded Bliss?
Watch the video below, then tell us what strategies have helped you survive the highs and lows of marriage.
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Jeanie LindersJeanie Linders has become a voice of an entire generation thanks to her smash-hit play, "Menopause: The Musical."
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A very painful state championship race!2008 FL state road race championships I had the hardest race of my life today. There was a ringer in my age group who came in from Puerto Rico to contest the event. He had just aged up, and thought he would garner himself a...
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Bobby VintonCrooner Bobby Vinton sang many of the songs that we fell in love to.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, March 29, 2008
In today's Buzz: Earth Hour -- lights go out all over the world tonight, new Hillary in Basra video spoof, the Dalai Lama's urgent appeal, a million-to-one shot, hospital dissatisfaction, Mr. Tambourine Man and more.
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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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Don FelderHe was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
In today's Buzz: The top 100 April Fools' pranks of all time, mouth-to-mouth is out, Kathie Lee is back, 84-year-old Senator runs for another 6-year term, foods that heal, the world's worst intersections, maybe the worst promotional video ever, and more.
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John MorganGrowing Bolder presents the President of the United States ... well, sort of.
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Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration DiesJack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.
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Irv GordonThink you've got a reliable car? We found someone who has put an amazing 2.6 million miles on his Volvo! Find out how.
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And BINGO was her gameEveryone knows if you grow up in a Catholic home the word Bingo is a very important word in your home, at least it was in mine. Before my mom became too disabled to move in with our family she had a nice little apartment and a life of...
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Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation SongsAs young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...
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Kathy MoffettAmateur golfer Kathy Moffett doubled her fun with two holes in one in a matter of days, The Villages,
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Tammy EricksonThe meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.
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Dennis WaltersDennis Walters was a rising star in the collegiate level of golf and seemed to be on the verge of qualifying for the PGA Tour when a freak golf cart accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
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April 21, 1967I want to share with you a little something that may be of interest to anyone who is into weather, such as storm chasing and the like. On my most recent trip back home to Illinois (my home state), I stopped in Belvidere, which is about 65...
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Petula ClarkPetula 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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Bobby GoldsboroAfter putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.
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Hot Holiday ToysWhat your kids and grandkids will be begging for this season.
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BJ ThomasUsually, when it rains, it pours, but BJ Thomas enjoyed superstardom with his mega hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Not only did he earn Grammy Awards and platinum records, he also kicked a bad habit in the meantime.
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Picture of the Day: June 5Where is the coolest shopping center in the world? GB votes for Osaka, Japan. Check it out.
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Tom RushThis folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.
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Eva BirathNot only is Eva Birath one of the top bodybuilders in Sweden, at 51, she's one of the oldest.
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Eric BurdonFor someone who's done it all, seen it all and tried it all, all rock 'n' roll legend Eric Burdon wants is to not be misunderstood. He's divulging the secrets, struggles and accomplishments of being a rock hall-of-famer in his new book.
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Dr. Pamela PeekeIf you regularly watch TV favorite Oprah, you've probably seen Dr. Pamela Peeke on there more than once. She's not only telling you what to do with your weight after you hit the big 4-0, find out how she can help you stay fit for life with just five steps
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Frank CaliendoHe's Dr. Phil, Robin Williams, President George W. Bush and John Madden all rolled up into one. He's Frank Caliendo and he's one of the most talented impersonators in the business.
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Eat This, Not That! A Book ReviewI am that girl. I am the one watching you in the restaurant, ordering a double cheeseburger with fries and a coke. You see me at the football game, staring at the child who is shoving down a chili dog, chasing it with nachos and tugging on...
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"'Andy Griffith" Composer DiesThe whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.
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Academy Award-Winner Seriously Hurt in CrashMorgan Freeman is reportedly in serious condition after a car accident in Mississippi.
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World's Oldest Showgirl DiesBeverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.
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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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Fast Forwards -- Laugh Out LoudThey may be silly, but we dare you not to laugh at these jokes making the rounds on the Internet. Discover your inner child and pass along these jokes today!
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The FaceSomeone on another site asked me how I found Terry. It's harder, it seems, when we're older, and she was unsure of how to start. Terry and I met online. I know, a lot of people still think online dating is dangerous, desperate, and maybe even...
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Gold Medalist's Cancer BattleDorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.
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Breaking Up is Easy to DoAnother celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?
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Let's Play Hardball!There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.
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Living in Tony Dungy's ShadowIt's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.
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Spike Jones Jr.A Hollywood heavyweight is opening the vault to bring the hilarious works of his famous father back into the spotlight.
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Roadie Report by Camilla McGuinnRoadie Report 31 - "The Rolling Thunder Revue" Roger McGuinn, Joanie Mitchell, Joan Beaz A few days after we hugged Barry McGuire goodbye, we loaded our van and hit the road. October has always been our favorite time of year to tour. The minute the...
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Traveling the Continent by MotorcycleEach 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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Out of a Coma, Back on TrackWorld Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.
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TV, Broadway Star Shines Again!Do you know how every once in a while you meet someone who's life force shines so bright you just want to be around them? You MUST meet Shelly Burch. Oh, sure... You might...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 12
Mother's in the kitchen, washing out the jugs; Sister's in the pantry, bottling the suds; Father's in the cellar, mixing up the hops; Johnny's on the porch, watching for the cops.
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We're Better Off Without Them!
Can you believe all the celebrities who died in '07? I'm sure you saw the names. Every newspaper in the country ran a list back around new years of those who didn't make it out alive. Don't you hate that? It's enough to bring anybody down. Of course, it's...
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a GiftHow do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!
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With Apologies to Paul Giamatti, these Merlots are not going Sideways.It's the regular suspects at the Thursday Tasting Group, and we're tasting Merlots. We know the rap...Merlot has become a bad word in the wine business. A novice entry level wine. Over-produced. Wimpy. Red Wine for girls. The Apple-tini of the Napa...
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Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One StrokeShe was a stay-at-home mom who had an idea. A simple, easy way for millions to create beautiful works of art. Seemingly overnight, Donna Dewberry and her One Stroke painting technique became a huge hit on PBS and QVC.
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Do We Need More Holiday Traditions?I'm not sure where the thought came from - probably an episode of Oprah. I found myself wondering if the Middleton’s have enough family holiday traditions. Like any good dad, I want my children to cherish the memories of this wonderful time of...
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Stop Putting the Cart Ahead of the Horse, Dads!A Sons Need To Feel Valuable To His Father My last article focused on the growing issue of mother/son conflict and the response I have gotten has confirmed the trends I am seeing between moms and their boys. However, it is important for me to note that...
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No Patch, But Great Film!
It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off! Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business." In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you...
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Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25
Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...