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Vacation CreativelyThirty-seven percent (37%) of participants in a recent BoomerOpinions poll reported that their financial situation had grown worse over the past couple of years, with 29% saying their finances had remained about the same. The same survey found, however, in spite of current economic woes, 76% of these Boomer respondents are likely to travel on vacation during the next year. I was heartened...
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Off the Face...I know, it's been ages since I updated my blog and I apologize. The truth is that I've been busier recently than I ever have been in my life, I think. This is a good thing financially, but socially...wait, what does social mean again? I'm sure I used to know...oh well, it will come to me. Basically, I've been doing the same thing I have done for years, writing content for web sites and fodder for...
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Hello from Homeless ShelterHi Folks, I'm writing this from the Senior Center in Orlando. For those who have wondered where I've been. I'm living at a Homeless Shelter at 68 years old. Needless to say, things have gotten bad for me. Neck operation costs much more than I thought it would, and I'm in debt up to my ears. Thank God I have a roof and food, but boy, do I have things to say about Homeless living in Florida. It's an...
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The Houdini Housewife's Great EscapeA bad economy has made a lot of families get creative. Wait until you meet this mother of three who decided to give her lifelong passion a try after her husband was laid off. She's now one of the few working female escape artists.
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Judith OrloffIt's no secret that our society seems to be in the midst of an emotional meltdown. Psychiatrist and best-selling author Judith Orloff has tips to help you free yourself of the "emotional vampires" in the world and start feeling better today.
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5 Questions With: Will CantrellAt 60 years old, Will Cantrell is trying to launch a brand new career. No matter what happens -- he'll be laughing. And he hopes you will be too!
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Roger Rocks on a ScooterRock legend Roger McGuinn takes us for a ride powered exclusively by energy from the sun.
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The Hardest to Get Holiday Gift ... Ever?Better cross Wii off your Christmas list. Move over Furby and Tickle Me Elmo. The Nintendo Wii has not only become this season's must have gift -- it may be the hardest to get holiday gift of all time and is causing near mass hysteria.
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Election Day 2008It's a huge day in American politics -- and no matter who you're voting for, it's a great testament that we're all talking about the candidates, the issues and more! Check out these other stories on GrowingBolder.com that will continue the conversation.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov. 28Ready ... set ... go! It's a race to the finish in today's look back at this day in history. And, are you ready to shop 'til you drop? Make sure to pick up a gift for the celebrities who are celebrating big birthdays today.
