I just celebrated another birthday. Since the world judges you too much by the number of years you have lived instead of how you feel about life I have decided to give my age by the following, I am 70 something. That will give me 10 years to "fool" the...

Great News!Stone Canyon Art has been accepted by the 22nd Annual Mountain Artists Guild Spring Arts Festival to be held in Prescott, Arizona.May 10 & 11Prescott Courthouse PlazaOur hand-crafted stepping stone art will be available for browsing and for...

Pat Paciello I am sure that in these horrific economic times my primary fear is shared by many baby boomers. In my case, as my retirement funds vaporize, the pivotal question is whether I have enough money to continue my work-free Peter Pan...

Hi, EveryoneStone Canyon Art invites you to visit our website at www.stonecanyonart.com.  In addition to information about our hand-crafted stepping stones, we provide our craft show schedule and many photos.  If you have any suggestions about...

Welcome everyone are you ready to change your life? are you getting paid what you are worth? are you having fun everyday? are you helping others ? do you run out of money before you run out of the month? Have you achieved all of your dreams? If not pay...

Hi Everyone, Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. In 2008, Mother’s Day will fall on Sunday, May 11. Our friends want really cool, really interesting gifts, that Mom can truly enjoy. Come to...

Pat PacielloMost pundits in the main stream media have predicted that Barack Obama will not only win the presidency, but will win in a landslide. They may well be correct.  However, my hope is that as the election draws to a close, America will...

This is an urgent plea to grandparents everywhere.  Our children really need our help in raising our grandchildren.  I have been spending the last year of Jarod’s two-year-old life teaching him manners and respect.  He knows to...

Growing Bolder Article Misconceptions About AgingPosted May 20, 2008, 12:50 pm Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.Our question is: What Common...

With all due respect to the Christmas season, I think this is my favorite time of the year. The weather is finally starting to change just a teeny bit, football is back, pumpkin spice lattes are back at coffee shops and it's TV Premiere Month! I admit...

Be Careful of The Hudlooms Mr. "Ibrahim Lamorde" sent SalGal an email the other day. The subject line read, "OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY/BE CAREFUL OF THE HUDLOOMS"Here was the first paragraph:"Based on the findings of this investigation department,...

I was asked today to share some if the relationship tips I share in seminars regarding marriages and having a successful happy one.  Here are some of the tips I posted: Here's a couple for you...#1 - this applies to all relationships - marriages,...

Hi Everyone, Stone Canyon Art is adding more craft shows to our 2008 summer schedule. We would love to meet you. Stop by our booth at the following events and check out our hand-crafted stepping stones and garden art. Each one is unique...

One of the greatest personality traits of the senior athlete is the "Don't give up," attitude.  To most, it doesn't matter who finishes ahead or behind them.   At the Games, you will find a lot of the loudest cheers are for those who...

Hi Everyone,Here is a bit of information about Stone Canyon Art.  Whether it’s for a one-of-a-kind wedding gift, a Mother’s Day present, or a stepping stone to commemorate the move to a new home, we offer a full range of handcrafted...

Hello Neighbors, We would love to see you at one of our craft shows or at our studio in Tempe, AZ. Stone Canyon Art creates stepping stones and wall plaques by inlaying rock in hand-mixed concrete. Our unique creations can be personalized,...

This 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,...

'The Science Project' Update Recently I posted about how my son wanted to do a project about quantum physics and intention at school. He was quickly reminded that school follows a curriculum and has a pattern of its own. There is not a lot of...

This is my first "baby boomer" post on Growing Bolder.   When I look in the mirror, I see a different face with a few more wrinkles and one that looks more and more like my mother's.  I see a body that could use a makeover and some much...

Remember when there used to be gas stations at every intersection? Today, they’ve been replaced by pharmacies.  A government study showed more than 40 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and the number continues to...

Over the course of any marriage, your spouse does or says things that make you think “How could he do this to me?” or “If he really loved me, he wouldn’t have said that” or “This is so hurtful, I can’t...

Writing is a great release of your thoughts and feelings. No matter what  subject you write about,  just the fact that you are writing, is unlocking your thought processes, using your memory, and exercising your brain.When we get older, we eat...

The other day I came across an interesting article about parenting and college students. Since I am now the baby boomer mom of a college freshman, I took note of what it had to say.The Professor from Emory University offered some tips on Parenting Your...

Recently, I was telling my mother about my scariest Halloween moment. She questioned whether she would have let me venture out on my own at the tender age of 6. I was with a friend from the neighborhood and we were in the same class at school, so I...

RADICAL RIGHTSIZING FOR TOYS Now here’s a novel idea: don’t give potentially dangerous toys for Christmas. "Why I'd NEVER do that!" you say? Since some 80-90% of all toys come from China—this isn't going to be as easy as you think....

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...

Sunday, June 8, 2008 If The Shoe Fits... When someone who shall remain nameless (for now) accused me of having too many pairs of shoes, I found myself justifying the various functions for all of my shoes...or most of my shoes anyway. I was...

As the volunteer coordinator for RSVP of Orange County, Florida, I have the privilege of working with some of the most interesting and diverse people in this area. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 96, and each makes his or her own contribution to...

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...

Eric Shackle of Australia is the author of the world's first multi national electronic book. It's called, Life Begins at Eighty. At age 88, it's something Eric knows first-hand. He also knows a little bit about writing. He filed his first newspaper...