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Confronting Cancer: Part 3
Getting Past the Pain
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Reality Bytes: Bull Bloopers
Goose Gone Wild and What You Didn't See
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Nola Ochs
Nola Ochs didn't set out to make history but that's exactly what she did. At 95 she became the oldest person ever to graduate from college!
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Bruno Botti
Bruno Botti, a first-generation Italian-American, a former semi-professional baseball player and a leader in the aerospace industry, reinvented himself as an author in his 70s.
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Ernie Bach
Get out there and play. Ernie Bach did and walked away with 24 medals at the Good Life Games.
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My "Vacation" To BarCamp
It's hard to tear me away from the television on Sundays … football, you know … but this past weekend, I went to a unique event called BarCamp Orlando. It was billed as a get-together for techies, a chance for people to get together to share ideas,...
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Betty Olds
The fact that she is older than the tree didn't stop an 86-year-old Berkeley woman from climbing it to protest its planned demise.
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I'm 80 and On The Internet!!!
Well, here I am doing something I never dreamed I'd do. I'm joining a social network site on the internet. I'm still having a hard time understanding just what the internet is. In my day, if you couldn't feel it, touch it, or build it, it didn't exist!...
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The Crying Game
Without giving out too many details, I've been doing some long overdue, work, on myself. I have been a pretty unemotional person, for way too long. Survival technique. I am no longer in need of this kind of technique. I need to revamp my way of thinking,...
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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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Remembering Ruth
This is a slide show of pictures taken during the final 6 months of Ruth Hamilton's amazing life. Growing Bolder introduced Ruth to the Internet and video blogging in her 109th year. The rest is history.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, May 16, 2008
Good help is hard to find -- check out today's Picture of the Day. Plus, Today's Celebrity Birthdays (what you didn't know about Debra Winger) and Today in History.
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KK & Sal
For sisters KK and Sal, getting older didn't equal a life crisis – these girls turned to technology to turn themselves into the Midlife Gals.
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Love at First Click
Growing Bolder member Vickie C met her husband Terry in a place that didn't exist a few short years ago -- an online chat room. Now they're in a place neither thought they'd ever be again -- head-over-heels in love.
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Matt Damon's Uncle is the Real Celebrity
Nobody likes a good swim better than George Brunstad. But not many decide to set a world record for their 70th birthday.
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Boomerang "Kids"
I'm an advice column junkie. I can't help it. I kick off my morning with a frothy soy latte, my “Crack”berry and a heavy dose of the “Dear crew”. When I'm lucky, I can persuade David to play along with a game of “What would...
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Matt Damon's Uncle Swims In Uncharted Waters
Matt Damon may be kicking butt in the movies, but his uncle is the REAL athlete in the family.
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Fantasy Football
I love football. From the pros (I'm a Pats fans) to college ball (go 'Cuse), my world revolves around my favorite teams from late summer to early spring. I've had quite an education ... my dad took me to Patriots games when I was just a little girl -...
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Delma Cowart
Where in the world is Delma Cowart? Right here on Growing Bolder! The infamous racecar driver left the track years ago, but his zeal for life and his determination have never wavered.
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Confronting Cancer Part 3: Getting Past the Pain
Nurse Meg Gaffney is committed to getting the best care as she battles breast cancer, but she does have one fear: pain. And as we found out, even Meg didn't know how bad it would get.
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One of a Kind
GB believes it's not about the destination; it's about the journey. In racing terms, it's not about the checkered flag; it's about the green flag. That brings us to Delma Cowart, approaching his 67th birthday and still telling NASCAR tales.
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Reality Bytes: Bull Bloopers
When we met retired rodeo stars Lyle and Curt Brown, we also met their bulls, and a very angry, very protective goose. So Growing Bolder's Chief Videographer Jason Morrow put together some of the highlights -- and the lowlights.
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Key To Success
Are you going through awards show withdrawal? Not to fear, GB VP Bill Shafer was just given a wonderful award. We sent a camera crew along to capture it. We didn't have a choice -- Bill ordered us to go!
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Getting an education
Over the past three months my son Daniel and I have been trying to get him funding for school in Phoenix. Without mentioning names we ran into a lot of problems. My son had gone online and submitted his application for federal loans through FAFSA and that...
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Fast Forwards: They Way We Were
Have you seen this list making the rounds on the Internet? It's to all the kids who survived the 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!
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Jury Duty
Not long ago I received that letter from the government most of us dread. It was from the Clerk of the Courts advising me it was time to report to the courthouse for jury duty.This is the fifth time I’ve been called. The routine was pretty much the...
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Neil Gussman
For many breaking a bone in their body means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous others in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.
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Giving thanks for family
It's hard to think that a year ago my mother was waiting to have her right lung removed. We found out in July of '06 that she had a tumor the size of a small orange growing in her lung. Mark and I had been to a Red Sox/D-Rays game the night before and...
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Living for Today
When I read that someone who is healthy, active, ambitious and inspirational has died – like an actress, or a sports star – I'm instantly saddened. And that was my initial reaction when I saw that Dave Freeman had died in a freak...
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Never too old
To begin with, I was writing this blog right after Friday the 13th. I thought I posted it, but apparently I didn't hit the submit button or was interrupted. Anyway, on Friday the 13th I was washing dishes and was rinsing my last pot when the...
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Sooooo Tired of Ignorance!!!
I am sick and tired of ignorance!!! Why is it so difficult for people to stop being ignorant and start being educated? And I'n not talking about what we learn in school, but about what idiotic things our parents, grandparents, great...
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A Fish Tale
Because I have type 2 diabetes, I carry a blood glucose test kit with me, usually in the front left pocket of my pants. It has an outside pouch with a zipper that I can put a few things in, like lancets. That way, I can easily replace dull ones with new...
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Harry Wayne Casey
For a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
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James' update
You could probably tell from the picture in my profile that I'm a pretty big guy, but I didn't use to be that way. When I was 21, I still weighed 135 pounds, but now at age 44, I have an update on my personal weight deal that I'd like to share with...
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Camping in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
Mother's Day Weekend – May 9,10,11 – Matt, Lesli, Solomon, his friend Daniel, Daniel and myself went to Oak Creek
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Cliff Eggink
Cliff Eggink, aka the Iron Geezer, gives hope to couch potatoes everywhere.
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Hitler's Germany Displays Its Wealth, Strength
In 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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Jack La Lanne
Jack La Lanne was so far ahead of his time, people thought he was nuts. Today, he's revered worldwide and he's still Growing Bolder.
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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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whoa - slow down!
when I was much younger, an older woman, the mother of a friend, said, "John, there is a 45 year old woman trapped in this 75 year old body." I gave the polite and perfunctory nod and agreed that was true although privately I dismissed it... after all,...
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Philippa Raschker
She's the greatest female athlete in the world over the age of 60, and some say she may be the greatest female athlete of all time.
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Dick Smothers
Dick Smothers is one-half of one of the most successful comedy teams of all time and after 49 years, he's still getting big crowds and big laughs with his brother Tommy.
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Mae Laborde
At the age of 98, Mae Laborde finds herself as one of the freshest faces in Hollywood. She's proof it's never too late to follow your dream!
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Robert Sleigh
Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, but he won!
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Remember Satchel
Today 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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Judy Davids
For many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.
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Super Groovy 70s
Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...
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Linda Franklin
She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.
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Orlando Breast Cancer Survivor Searches for "Nipple Tattoo Artist"
In what would be a medical first, a breast cancer survivor and registered nurse has started her search for a “very special artist” to tattoo realistic nipples on her reconstructed breasts.
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Sounds of Silence
When my four sons were little, we all attended church and had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be...
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Georgia Kleinhenz
We all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?
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Tom Bosley
Tom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.
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Kaye Stevens
Kaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.
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Sandy Yaguda
Legendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.
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Bold in Beijing
Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!
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Still Making Them Talk!
Any doubt that the political race is heating up? Forget heating up -- a lot of big names are already burned by moves they've made in recent months.The latest person to get caught up in controversy is Geraldine Ferraro, the 72-year-old political...
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Barbara Klippel
It's not entirely normal to be a cross-country skier that is a retired kindergarten teacher. It's even more amazing that Barbara Klippel overcame a fall down a flight of stairs and a broken skull to win the premiere cross-country ski marathon.
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Concerning Sea Turtles
I have never met a sea turtle that I didn’t like – I did, however, meet one once who didn’t particularly like me; in fact, I think she thought that I was trying to kill her babies, but I wasn’t. Here’s what happened: sea...
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Eric Burdon
For someone who's done it all, seen it all and tried it all, all rock 'n' roll legend Eric Burdon wants is to not be misunderstood. He's divulging the secrets, struggles and accomplishments of being a rock hall-of-famer in his new book.
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Ron Dante
He sings, he writes award-winning songs and he's also one of the most successful music producers in history. Ron Dante has a plate full of accolades, including being the lead singer of a cartoon band.

























































