October 15th, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 38
This week, Americans marked Earth Day -- a celebration of Mother Nature, and a reminder that we should all look for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Need some inspiration? Check out Going Green Everyday, a look at some of our favorite examples of world warriors. Then share your tips: upload a video, write a blog, or start a new group!
Unique Video Triggers Roger's Reaction
Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? We released it a week ago and 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.
Click here to watch story and here for Roger's latest blog.
Roger Rocks With The Boss
Speaking of Roger McGuinn...he made a surprise appearance on the stage for some very excited rock and roll fans in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday night. He joined Bruce Springsteen and played "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "Mr. Tambourine Man." For pictures from the show, taken by the Orlando Sentinel, click here. And for a review, click here.
Calling All Boomer Bands
Send us pictures or video, and we'll show you some love! Running With Scissors is based in Orlando, Florida. The group is led by Dr. Rob Winter, a prominent vascular surgeon who is as good with his Stratocaster as he is with his scalpel.
Click here to watch story.
Confronting Cancer: Part 5
She's gone under the knife, and now Meg Gaffney is looking forward to the needle! But finding the right tattoo artist to help her end her breast cancer battle has turned out to be tougher than she thought.
Click here to watch story.
Boomer Diva Nation on the Move
They are all smokin' hot in every way. Smart, ambitious, and caring -- it's a sisterhood unlike any other. Growing Bolder just had to stop by the Girlfriends Getaway in Daytona Beach, Florida, to meet these baby boomer divas.
Click here to watch story.
Step Inside the Inflatable Colon
Seriously. It's a strange way to get people speaking about the unspeakable -- and it's working. When we heard about the giant 20-foot inflatable super colon, we had to check it out.
And now we're talking about it. Mission accomplished.
Click here to watch story and here for a behind-the-scenes blog.
GB Radio: Michael Symon
Michael Symon is a rising superstar in the culinary world; he's the newest Iron Chef, and the Food Network just announced that he'll be taking over as host of the "Dinner: Impossible" series. He talked to GB about his journey to fame.
Click here to listen to GB Radio.
GB Celebrations
Major kudos to GB member and radio show guest Gordy Shields -- Gordy just shattered the American cycling record in the 20K time trial for cyclists 90 and older. His time was 12 minutes faster than the old record!
Need help with your short game? Maybe you are looking to get a little more distance off your drives. PGA pro Jay Golden gave Growing Bolder a special bonus tutorial from the tee.
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: She's led a life of high notes -- and some low points. Hear what keeps one singing star on stage even when things behind the scenes are tough. Plus, the inspiration behind a booming boomer business, and a diva's tips for becoming powerful, using a smile.
Archive
Deep Thoughts
"If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today."
-- E. Joseph Cossman
A Look Back
April 20, 1986
Professional basketball player Michael Jordan sets an all-time record for points in an NBA playoff game with 63 against the Boston Celtics. The 2008 playoffs are in full swing. Let's see if someone can break MJ's record!
April 21, 1980
Rosie Ruiz, the first woman to cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon, is disqualified when officials discover she jumped into the race about a mile from the finish.
April 22, 1969
John Winston Lennon legally changes his name to John Ono Lennon during a short ceremony on the roof of the Apple Records building in London.
April 23, 1954
Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves hits the first of his record 755 major-league home runs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
April 24, 1968
At 66, Louis Armstrong becomes the oldest person to ever land at the top of the UK charts with the single "What A Wonderful World." He's also the oldest person to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart when he accomplishes the feat in 1964 with "Hello Dolly."
April 25, 1507
America gets its name from German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller, who first used the term on a world map to refer to the huge mass of land in the Western Hemisphere, in honor of Italian navigator Amerigo Vespucci.