Growing Bolder Insider
Just another WordPress site
|
URL:
Link: |
Growing Bolder Insider Volume 54
Congratulations! You've been honored with a prestigious Senior Vision Media Award. It's presented annually by the Florida Council on Aging to the organization that does the most to present a positive image of aging. Growing Bolder's name is on the trophy but we know where the credit belongs. All we do is tell your stories. So, congratulations!
Wendy Bruce and Olympic Gymnastics
In 1992, Wendy Bruce helped the American women win their first gymnastics team medal in a non-boycotted Olympics. These days, she's raising a family, pursuing a sports psychology degree, and helping young gymnasts and their parents realize that fun is the secret to success.
Click here to watch story.
Hunter Kemper's Great Triathlon Adventure
Hunter Kemper is America's best triathlete and a 3-time Olympian. He hopes to add an Olympic medal to his list of accomplishments. Hunter's international success has turned his parents, Gretchen and Tom, into world travelers. This week, their adventure continues in Beijing.
Click here to watch story.
GB Radio: Rowdy Gaines
Michael Phelps is making headlines, but there's another notable swimmer in Beijing -- except Rowdy Gaines isn’t swimming. Three-time gold medalist turned commentator, he's best known for breaking age stereotypes and not letting paralysis keep him from getting in the water.
Click here to listen to GB Radio.
Dara Torres Wins Medal in Beijing
She's constantly making headlines and Dara Torres has already snagged a silver medal in the 4x100 relay at the Beijing Olympics. Well, Growing Bolder exclusively showed you the secret to her success and if you haven't checked it out yet, you better do so before she attempts to make history in her individual race on Friday. She may be 41, but the only number Dara is worried about is her race time.
Ruth Hamilton Travels Into Nazi Territory
It's 1937, and as most Americans are unaware of the growing power of Adolf Hitler, Europeans are scared. Ruth takes a train into Nazi Germany and is stunned with what she finds. In this exclusive excerpt from her autobiography, find out why fellow travelers thought she was a spy.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
Do You Need Your Prescription Drugs?
Forty percent of the country takes them. One in every six takes three or more. Yet, prescription drugs can cause problems more than help. Are you overmedicated? Are there alternatives? Suzy Cohen, America's most trusted pharmacist, shares advice that can save your life.
Click here to watch story.
Photo Op: Vacation Memories
If you can't travel around the world, try the next best thing -- a virtual vacation, using GB members' pictures! We asked you to send us your best snapshots from vacations near and far, and you jumped right in. Check out the slideshow here, and if you have a photo you'd like to add, just go here for the guidelines.
GB Radio: Frank Caliendo
Frank Caliendo is not your average funny guy. He's made a name for himself by impersonating big-name celebrities. But it's not so bad being Frank these days. He's the host of his own sketch comedy show and there's one thing he doesn’t have to impersonate -- success.
Click here to listen to GB Radio.
Meet GB Member Vickie C.
At first glance, GB member Vickie C.'s life looks perfect: married and retired with six children and eight grandchildren and a home-based craft business that lets her do what she loves. But when you peel through the layers, you'll see the struggles and realize the strength she has. She's constantly learning new things and taking chances to have fun in life. Her next challenge: going green! See her profile, here.
Meet GB Member Gina
With four kids living far from home, Gina wishes to leave the cold air of Michigan to be closer to her family. But for now, she makes the most of life by spending her time gardening. She's an Ohio native who calls herself a "miracle worker" -- she jokes that it's a miracle if she goes to work. Click here to send her a message or check out her profile!
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: See how one man who took a bullet to the head turned his recovery into a chance to revamp his entire life.
Archive
Deep Thoughts
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful men keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit."
-- Conrad Hilton
Did You Know?
Aug. 9, 1936
Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal at the Berlin Olympics as the United States takes first place in the 400-meter relay. Owens defeats Germany, ruining Hitler’s plan to demonstrate the superiority of the Aryan race.
Aug. 13, 1899
Movie director Alfred Hitchcock is born in London. Hitchcock makes his last film, “Family Plot,†at the age of 77.
Aug. 15, 1939
The MGM musical "The Wizard of Oz" premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Click here to meet one of the people who appeared in the movie -- as a munchkin.
Search
