July 4th, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 40
This Sunday is Mother's Day, so to celebrate the contributions of all moms (and grandmoms!), we've put together a list of women that are going above and beyond -- whether it's crossing the country with their daughters, or becoming foster moms in their 60s. Check it out here. And if you have a story you'd like to share, why not post a blog today? You can even upload pictures or video of your family in action.
Banana Battles Back
This is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water. Come along for a GB exclusive as Banana battles back.
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Starting Over, Growing Bolder
Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete. Now, her glamorous job doesn't seem as important. It's time to start growing bolder.
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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-1 special -- 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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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. A new mom, a triathlete and a publishing queen, Stone has some tips for living your dreams.
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How Is Your Life Different?
Just in time for Mother's Day, we asked some of the best and brightest minds to answer one question: "How is your life different than your mother's?" Our Thought Leaders shared some amazing stories -- from career choices to tattoos; from fashion to family. Read their responses here, then share your own thoughts!
McCain-Clinton in 2008?
Campaign 2008 is just heating up, as we get closer to knowing who the Democratic candidate for president will be. On the Republican side, John McCain has been the presumptive nominee for weeks, but the question is, who will he choose as his running mate? That got us thinking -- what if McCain selected a Democrat, and what if it was either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton? Share your thoughts in a new Growing Bolder Discussion.
We've had a couple of e-mails from people wondering how Meg Gaffney is doing. She's the breast cancer patient who is in the middle of reconstruction and recovery from a bilateral mastectomy. Meg tells us she's feeling pretty good, and is going in for another surgery next week. After that, she'll be full speed ahead on her search for a tattoo artist to help her with her final stage of recovery, and a move that no woman has made before. To catch up on her story, start here. Look for updates soon, and to send Meg a message, check out her GB profile here.
GB Shoutouts
Growing Bolder member Ann got an up-close look at Campaign 2008, when half of the Clinton camp showed up to a nearby town. Check out the blog she posted, which explains her decision not to join the crowd!
Here's a really bad hair day -- GB Member Bernie just shared a story about style and sibling rivalry. It ended in a big ol' permed mess, and Bernie paid the price! Have any hair-raising memories of your own? Take Bernie's lead and post a blog today.
Boomer has been a busy boy! Your favorite squirrel guide not only brings you the boldest take on news headlines every morning with Boomer's Buzz, he's now making it easier to find the most popular videos on GrowingBolder.com. Check out the Most Buzzed-About Videos every week for a list of stories other people are enjoying.
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: Making a difference, one child at a time. Meet a busy woman who is finding a way to be a stay-at-home mom -- at work! Plus, could one simple exercise, done anywhere with no equipment, be the key to a longer life?
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Deep Thoughts
"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie."
--Tenneva Jordan
A Look Back
May 4, 1953
Ernest Hemingway is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for "The Old Man and the Sea." Maybe today a more appropriate title would be "The Bold Man and the Sea"!
May 5, 1961
Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. becomes America's first space traveler as he makes a 15-minute suborbital flight in a capsule launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla. But he is NOT the first American in space. Find out who was by clicking here!
May 6, 1954
Roger Bannister becomes the first athlete to run a mile in less than four minutes, finishing in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds at a track meet in Oxford, England.
May 7, 1977
Ten weeks after entering the Billboard singles chart, The Eagles' "Hotel California" becomes the band's fourth No. 1 hit. It peaks at No. 8 in the UK.
May 7, 1978
Bob Dylan's concerts at London's Wembley Arena sell out 90,000 tickets in less than eight hours.
May 9, 1874
Howard Carter, the British archaeologist who at the age of 48 discovers the Egyptian tomb of King Tutankhamen, is born.
May 9, 1914
President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation establishing a national day honoring mothers. Anna Jarvis came up with the idea as a lasting tribute to her mother. Don't forget yours!
May 9, 1974
Bruce Springsteen performs a concert in Cambridge, Mass., that prompts rock critic Jon Landau to write, "I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen."