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It's that time of year again to break out the fireworks and wave our American flags in celebration of our country. Our Founding Fathers made a bold decision when they signed the Declaration of Independence more than 200 years ago and in honor of our country's birthday, Growing Bolder is celebrating those who show bravery in bold ways. Want to share your story? Write a blog today!
When you ask for changes, we try to make them happen! Our developers just rolled out some great new tools that should make it easier - and more fun - to hang out in our growing community. Click here and Marc will walk you through some of the improvements. And as always, we'd love to hear your ideas, so send us your thoughts at any time!
Get on board -- or get the heck out of the way! The American Cancer Society just rolled out a very special campaign, aimed at educating the country's top politicians about the need for funding and research to put an end to the disease. Talk about signing up for a good cause.
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She's just months away from retirement age, but when we asked Iris Davis if she's slowing down, her answer was, "no way!" It's the type of reaction you might expect from a woman who's been pushing her body past physical limits for 40 years. She has the Weight of the World on her big biceps -- and that's just how she likes it.
Take a colorful walk down memory lane with Terri Dennis, the Pop Art Diva, who is turning memories into art. She's taking a retro, contemporary twist on nostalgia and humor. But to Dennis, the writer of six blogs, the present is just as vibrant as the past.
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Most college professors are known to have their noses in the books, but philosophy professor Robert Sleigh traded in the tweed jacket for a gold medal in indoor rowing. The 75-year-old retired from teaching but learned a major life lesson outside of the classroom.
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Some boomers shy away from the "unknown" world of technology, but Ann has her own Web site design company! She likes to tackle things most wouldn't; her latest blog talks about a plumbing mission. She's big on family but she also has a pretty famous entourage -- she's friends with country music stars and GB Radio guests Donna Fargo and Brenda Lee! Check out her profile here.
Summer is a great time to break out the tools and take on home improvement challenges. But it's also a time for high energy bills. Well, GB member Harry Duncan can help you with both. He has suggestions to cut down your bill by 25 percent! He loves to meet new people with a positive outlook, so send him a message!
This year, our country turns 232 years old. While they may not have as many candles on their cake, these GB members are celebrating their birthdays the week of a very important day in our country's history.
QueenHisteria (July 4) Jeff (July 5)
In the next Growing Bolder Insider: One man in his 60s says he's celebrating his first birthday. Find out how a miraculous surgery changed his outlook on life. Also, meet a real life dancing queen who hasn't stopped moving her feet since she was a teenager!
"Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better."
-- Albert Camus
June 30, 1859
French acrobat Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope as 5,000 spectators watch. Blondin continues performing public stunts into his 70s. Talk about living life with attitude!
July 1, 1961
Britain's Princess Diana is born Diana Spencer. Despite her death at age 36, Diana's bold legacy lives on through charities she assisted during her royal years and after her divorce. Click here to see how some of her designer dresses are helping breast cancer patients today.
July 5, 1946
The bikini debuts during an outdoor fashion show in Paris. Women all over the world have since geared up for (and dreaded?) swimsuit season -- so what would you do to fit into an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini?