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    Retirement: Finally pursuing your favorite hobbies.

    “I LOVE the life after 55!” This seems to be the catch phrase here amongst retirees in Central Florida.  The reasons for loving retirement seem to cover a lot of areas, including waking up at anytime, not answering to anybody, and most...

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    Are you working in retirement?

    According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...

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    A Mother's Day Heartbreak

    My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...

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    That's Not Hot

    People around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.


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    Roadside Works of Art

    The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.


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    Making the Accordion Cool Again!

    Accordion clubs are thriving all across the country. Just watch this Growing Bolder exclusive and you, too, will gain an extra appreciation for one beautiful instrument. A-one, and a-two and a-three!


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    Love at First Click

    Growing Bolder member Vickie C met her husband Terry in a place that didn't exist a few short years ago -- an online chat room. Now they're in a place neither thought they'd ever be again -- head-over-heels in love.


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    Craig Shutt

    If you have ever loved comic books, you'll want to meet Craig Shutt.


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    Ford's Flop Finds New Fans

    In 1958, the Ford Edsel was supposed to revolutionize the automobile industry, but instead it became a historical mistake.


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    Fire Sale

    A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.


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    Kazoo: The Rebuttal

    After watching our coverage of the attempt to shatter a kazoo world record, a man became incensed, irate and insulted. Not by our story, but by the event itself! Did it make a mockery of great kazoo icons of the past? Here's his side.


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    Bob Rafkin

    Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less taken in his life and career.


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    Childhood Gift Changed Music History

    Many of us collect and proudly display treasured objects because of their special significance. The legendary Roger McGuinn collects small transistor radios. The Byrds' founder describes how a childhood gift changed his life and inspired music history.


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    Pick Up a Brush and Paint!

    Who says you need training to be an artist? Earl Nash is completely self-taught and he wouldn't have it any other way. Find out how you can discover your inner Picasso and put your passion on the canvas.


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    The Horse Painter

    Meet a woman who is using old-fashioned techniques to restore antique carousel horses. She says each horse has its own personality and she's just trying to let each one shine through the decades of neglect.


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    Ciji Ware

    Is your life cluttered? It's time to get rid of the old and "rightsize" your life. Learn how.


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    Passing Down Mini Memories

    Good things really do come in small packages. Susan Newland shows how a love for family led not just to a new hobby -- but a new career. Her passion will have you looking for new ways to pass on childhood memories to the next generation.


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    Building Joy With Toys

    After 364 days of work, a special group of "elves" celebrated with a holiday toy giveaway in The Villages, Fla. Come along to see the Christmas spirit brought to life through the eyes of deserving kids.


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    Ciji Ware

    Are you drowning in your stuff? Clear the clutter and learn how to rightsize your life.


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    Romancing the Road

    This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.


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    Turning Light Into Art

    Nothing is more beautiful than a stained glass window. You may not be able to afford to buy one, but Growing Bolder found one woman who loves to create them herself.


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    Ring My Bell

    Remember when phones actually rang instead of playing a song or beeping? Check out these gems and find out what your old phone is worth.


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    Recreating Ships from Long Ago

    With skill and a meticulous attention to detail, a man shows Growing Bolder how a passion can result in historical keepsakes.


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    Wit of the Weenie Whistler

    In this unforgettable Growing Bolder exclusive, you'll meet Rick Fay, the innovator of the Weenie Whistle. He also played with Ish Kabibble, and how many of us can say that?


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    Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One Stroke

    She 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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    Don't Throw That Old Stuff Away!

    A unique art store takes your favorite pop culture items -- from old lunchboxes to posters -- and turns them into works of art.


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    Terri Dennis

    Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.


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    Fly Without Ever Leaving the Ground

    If you've ever dreamed of taking to the skies, you don't have to risk your life to do it. Climb aboard the radio-controlled airplane craze. Hear why these enthusiasts say it's the only way to fly!


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    Look Who's Riding That Hog

    Empty nesters get their motors running again now that the kids are finally out of the house. This Growing Bolder story shows us who was really "Born to be Wild."


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    Pick Up a Brush and Paint!

    Earl Nash picked up a paintbrush in his later years and began a wonderful love affair with his art. He won the admiration of many who were touched by the works of this humble artisan, and left his mark on the world.


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    Rideable Works Of Art

    This just may be the most gorgeous motorcycle you've ever seen. Let Growing Bolder introduce you to the Echelon, and the unique creative team that brings it to life.



 

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