September 5th, 2008
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Growing Bolder Insider Volume 41
We believe the old saying is true -- you just get better with age. You also get bolder, and in many cases, more beautiful! Celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Jane Seymour, Christie Brinkley and Mark Harmon haven't lost any sex appeal, and they're in their 50s. Who do you think should be included in our list of the 50 Hottest After 50? Send an e-mail to katy@growingbolder.com and look for the list in an upcoming Insider!
The Faces That Made Norman Rockwell Famous
A Giving Spirit
Penny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Des Cummings: Leading With Love
Watch "A Giving Spirit" and you'll want to know more about Des Cummings. He's the Executive Vice President of Florida Hospital and Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hear Des talk about building a business on a foundation of love, ethics and spirituality.
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Her Death at 109 is Not the End of Her Story
Confronting Cancer: Part 6
On Tuesday, Meg Gaffney went under the knife for what she hopes is the final time in her recovery from breast cancer. The next step is a nipple tattoo -- the first of its kind! We take a look back at Meg's journey, and look ahead to her next medical adventure.
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Death, Taxes and Pushups
They're three things you may dread -- and you only really control one of them! Author Ted Skup says the simple pushup is the perfect workout for men and women of all ages. He's done more than 10 million himself, and hopes you'll join his fitness revolution.
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And the Tony Nominees Are ...
The nominations for the 2008 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards are out, and there are some big names on the list! The shows range from the 1980s disco days to a revival of a 1964 hit, and include stars like Patti LuPone, Tom Wopat and Laurie Metcalf. Some oldies-but-goodies are on the nomination list, too, including "Gypsy," "Grease" and "South Pacific." Check out the shows that are up for awards, and let us know what you think.
Feeling nickel and dimed? These days, with rising gas prices and falling home sales, it's hard to find two coins to rub together! Boomers are getting hit especially hard in their wallets, according to a new study. Read the article here, then share your tips for saving money in these tough times.
The First Annual Baby Boomer Girlfriends Spring Break is in the books, so if you missed it, there are only two ways to see what happened: our video here, and a slideshow just uploaded by GB member Kathryn Little! She has links in a new blog, so check it out and then let us know about any events you have coming up. You never know -- the GB crew may just come out to make you the next Internet star!
What's your favorite place to chow down? GB member CHEFLYON's business takes him on the road quite a bit, so he's hoping you will share your favorite restaurants, so he can check them out! He's started a forum called Quest for a Boomer Friendly Place -- just click the link and weigh in today. Happy eating!
Happy Birthday, GB Members!
| May 15: Amy, yarmbbuck, Connie and Ken |
May 16: Jeepzia, Liz, stephdoug |
May 17: Louellen Bishop, Jan N., Nomad
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| May 18: Joannabanana, Zak!, Frank, Marilyn |
May 19: Alicia, jeto May 20: Gregg, vicaroo |
May 21: Jude, Tony M., C Pope |
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: Back to school, and now this grandmother is finding national fame! See what gave her the drive to hit the books after so many years away, and the accident that almost stopped her dream. Plus, he started his career singing with The Legends -- now he's a legend himself. How Jim Carlton is combining music, fun and friends.
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Deep Thoughts
"When you have a dream you've got to grab it and never let go."
--Carol Burnett
A Look Back
May 10, 1954
Bill Haley & His Comets release "Rock Around the Clock," the first rock and roll record to reach number one on the Billboard charts. Al Rappa has recorded and toured with the Comets since 1956 -- see how he's continuing to rock and roll.
May 10, 1970
The Boston Bruins win their first Stanley Cup since 1941 when Bobby Orr scores the Cup winning goal. A photo taken moments later is considered the most famous image in hockey history. Sorry, Bill Shafer (BIG-time Blues fan) -- the Bruins sweep St. Louis.
May 11, 1927
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is founded. Click here to see clips from the first movie ever to win an Oscar.
May 12, 1962
92-year-old Douglas MacArthur delivers his famous "Duty, Honor, Country" valedictory speech at the United States Military Academy.
May 13, 1939
The first commercial FM radio station in the United States is launched in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Without that move, we couldn't have GB Radio today!
May 13, 1958
The trademark Velcro is registered. The inventor, 51-year-old George de Mestral, came up with the invention years before, after noticing burrs stuck to his clothes after a hunting trip.
May 15, 1940
McDonald's opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, California. Today, the fast-food chain serves more than 52 million people every day!
May 15, 1941
Baseball player Joe DiMaggio starts his record-breaking 56-game hitting streak.