GB Items Related to Tag - cool
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Picture of the Day: May 25Niagara Falls from Space. Cool.
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It isn't easy Going GREENGlobal Warming - or - Global Warning! I say it's time for everyone to step up to the plate and make a difference on our own. We can't afford to wait on politicians to decide our fate. (Especially when it seems the powers that be can't...
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Roger McGuinn Stays CoolWe knew he was cool, but this takes it to a whole new level. Byrds founder Roger McGuinn has gone green with solar-powered ice.
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My Cable Is Out!I live with a room mate. It's a smart thing to do I suppose. It's cool because, you get to live with a cool buddy, and divide your bills in half -- half the rent, half the power bill, half the cable bill: It's good stuff! Well, my room mate is in a...
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Lucky's Lake SwimWe're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both.
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Hot Flashes and No Air ConditioningToday I am basking in the nice, cold air! But that hasn't been the case for the past few weeks. What's a poor boomer girl to do when she has a hot flash and NO air conditioning? About two weeks ago, the air conditioner went on...
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Foster AnimalsMy wife and I have fostered many dogs over the past 3 years. Right now, we own 4 dogs (adopting Maddy, our most recent foster), and therefore can't legally have any more adult dogs in our house. I thought I'd share a few pictures of our past...
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Back in the SaddleThe invisible man returns. Sorry to be so long off the blog-waves...but as many Growing Bolders men and women in the world, I decided January 1 was the time to strike out on my own and leave the corporate world...and stake my own piece of the American...
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Out of the Mouths of Babes...I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with...
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Facebook for Business
This Friday should be very interesting. I have been asked by many of my networking friends to 'coach' them on social networking for their business on Facebook. It seems as if they are understanding the importance of 'exposure' more than they did recently....
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Swimming with GatorsWell, it's the next best thing. If you want to see the wilderness the way it was meant to be, climb aboard an airboat. Forget the theme parks, GB takes you on a cool tour. Better keep your arms by your side 'til the story comes to a complete stop.
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Hot Chicks and Cool CarsEven in his 90s, he's a young man at heart. Our pal Banana George admits to still having an eye for the ladies and a love of fast cars. He's also got a few tips for living a long and active life. Hop in -- the bananamobile is cruisin' for chicks.
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Cathy DrozIf it has four wheels, Cathy Droz knows what it is, what it does and how to sell it.
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Sherrie MathiesonBe honest -- you still have some relics from your youth lurking in your closet. Style expert Sherrie Mathieson says even if those clothes come back in style, they just won't work for you the way they once did.
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Holiday JoysThis past week, four of my family members arrived into town to be with Pierre and I for this Thanksgiving! I'm so happy. I just love to see them all and catch up...at least more than we can do on our very short weekly phone calls. The hustle and bustle...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 29
We like cool tattoo's but this is the dumbest tattoo we've seen in a long time.
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Meet "Banana" George BlairThis barefoot-water-skiing, Guinness-Record-holding and drumming nanogenarian is an international sensation who's unlike anyone you've ever met.
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Zippy Green Beans with PecansZippy Green Beans with Pecans Ingredients: Serve cold as a salad or warm as an accompaniment to a roast or steak ¼ cup Pecan Halves 1 lb Fresh Green Beans 1 tsp Extra...
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, April 29, 2008The 256-year-old man, 31 underage teen sect girls pregnant or have had a baby, forever stamp sales soar, study: no such thing as 'fit but fat,' cool animation of the history of women in film, and more.
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Rockin' to Roger on the Radio
My friends know I am an avid Sirius Satellite Radio listener. I was thrilled to hear Roger McGuinn performing a stint as a Guest DJ for "Little Steven's Underground Garage" yesterday. "LSUG" is an offbeat rock channel, with an emphasis on...
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Got Milk Mustaches?It's the two-word phrase that now has a permanent place in pop culture: "Got milk?" So, which celebrities wear their mustaches best?
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Saying ThanksThis is the time of year when many of us take a few moments to slow down and give thanks for what we have. It's something that personally, I wish I did more often. I don't think it should take a date on a calendar to force me to take stock of my life,...
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Robert "Kool" BellListing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.
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The Shoo Fly, Laughing Magpie, Hermit Crab and the Dead Arm
I walk into a tasting with the usual suspects at our Thursday Wine Group. This is a search to find great wines at great prices that are from small, cool and groovy vineyards to serve at several great restaurants in Orlando. This is the industrial...
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Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs
As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...
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Boys like Danger, Mommies Don'tThe look on Christina's face is priceless. Monkey boy knows no fear. He has even taken to scaling the jungle gym at the playground down the street from the house. He'll find some fear and caution after that first good but minor tumble. At least that is...
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Fred MathesWhat do a 92-year-old man and his 56-year-old Schwinn have in common? They're both still racing down the road!
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Time To Rant: We Won't be Kept in A ZooThere's an interesting change underway in the mainstream news media. For years, the 50+ market has been all but ignored. Now, news and stories about you are beginning to pop up everywhere but news and stories for you are still few and far between. What's...
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Lauren ChapinOne of the most beloved child stars of all time is helping today's Hollywood kids learn from the mistakes of her past.
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Old Guys Fight CancerAt Growing Bolder, we're big believers in the idea that it's not about age; it's about attitude. One of our favorite companies is Old Guys Rule and now there's another great reason to show our support.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Oct.26Today is Sunday, Oct. 26. Today's birthdays include TV host Pat Sajak who turns 62 and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton who turns 61. Our picture of the day -- a very cool canine.
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Terri DennisFeeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.
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Banana Battles BackThis is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water.
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The GB Top 50The latest top 50 list. On the move this week: ""Inside Hats! The Musical." and "Masters Triathlon Championship."
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Fast Forward: Washing ClothesWashing clothes is one of those chores that no one can escape. But the process has gotten much easier. Check out this email that's making the rounds - directions for washing clothes that a Kentucky grandmother gave to a new bride many years ago.
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Quick Tips to Buying Wine
Lots of friends ask me where or how to buy wine. Where is easy. It's how that's a little tricky out there. There are tons of groceries ( Publix in FL is top), Big Box Clubs ( Costco has the best variety there), Big Retailers ( in FL there is ABC, Wine...
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Remember SatchelToday would have been Satchel Paige's 102nd birthday. Paige may have been the greatest pitcher in baseball history but what we like most about him is that he defined Growing Bolder long before anyone really knew what it was.
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A Lecture I'd Love To Attend!
Whether you went to college 5 years ago or 55 years ago -- sitting through a lecture was usually something to dread. In fact, I must admit (sorry Mom and Dad!) to working out a sign-in system with friends, so we could rotate who had to actually sit...
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Paul Newman Passes Away at 83Hollywood legend Paul Newman passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 83. Newman died in the farmhouse in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife and occasional costar, Joanne Woodward.
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Boomer Divas on the MoveThey 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.
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Going Green EverydayEarth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!
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Tis the Season (ings)
Happy Friday, boys and girls.... Yes, I am going to write about the top 10 wines you've never heard, but that will follow this non commercial info-blurb about a buddy of mine... If you saw the previous blog on Umami ( the fifth taste), you may have...
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Become a Bold Blogger!Hey GrowingBolder.com Members! We're getting some great blogs from some of you! For those of you still standing on the cyber-sidelines, jump on into the game! A blog is short for a Web log. Blogs can be as short or as long as you want them to be and...
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Warning: This Site Isn't What You ThinkProceed with caution. I know what I'm talking about. I've done my research. I've been to nearly every 50-plus nook and cranny of cyberspace and let me tell you… This one is way out of the ordinary. Here are some of the reasons that stand out right away....
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Tattoo You?So you’re considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15% of all American adults now have tattoos.
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Eggnog
It's that wonderful time of year and I thought I'd share a few Eggnog recipes. Not the healthiest, however nothing wrong in moderation. Eggnog It's a rich, indulgent favorite, and Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Some eggnog recipes...