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The Florida Freeze
Today when I walked to my car, I could see my breath. When I got in the driver's seat, turned on the ignition and saw that the temperature was 48 degrees, my first step was to turn the hot air at full blast, and my second step was to curse the...
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Pug garden
A few weekends ago I took my "grand-pug" on a trip out of town to see my friend Liz. Killed the proverbial two birds with one stone, since I not only got to hung out a friend I hadn't seen in WAY too long, I got to spend some time playing...
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GB Radio
Got What It Takes to Succeed?
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Hanging in the SMITHSONIAN!!!!
Just got back from Washington D.C. yesterday where I got to see my daughter, Sarah Muehlbauer, standing next to her dress and video which are on display in the S. Dillon Ripley Gallery of the SMITHSONIAN!!!!! Pardon the exclamation points, I'm...
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Flannel season
It’s getting to be that time of year again, when squirrels store more nuts and the evenings get longer and in certain parts of the country (like mine, for instance), you start waking up to a crystalline blanket of frost on the lawn. Squadrons...
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Yippee!! Here Comes the Rain!
I know it's not often that we celebrate a thunderstorm, but after weeks of desperately dry weather in Central Florida, every little drop counts!And we got more than a few drops this morning, outside of Orlando. As soon as we all heard the first...
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Carpe Diem
My father in law’s funeral will be this Saturday. Technically he’s my “ex” father in law, but since I kept my ex’s family in the divorce, I still get to claim a seat up front in the “family” section of the...
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The VP debate
I've got to say something.... I think Mrs. Palin may be on to something. Palin: "I don't want to talk about that, I have this other agenda that I want to discuss." Think about how useful that tatic could have been for our...
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An Amazing Man You've Never Heard Of
Joe Kittinger got to space first, and without a spacecraft. 48 years ago, in near secrecy, he accomplished a feat that no one has ever equaled. His courage paved the way for the success of the space program.
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When you're face falls off your FACE!
Okay, I’m not sure what happened to Helen Hunt, but apparently her face got caught in a vacuum machine and she was only able to survive after pulling back so hard that her face fell off.It doesn’t seem that long ago that Helen Hunt was perky...
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Who's Got Game?
It turns out there's more than joy in the joy stick. Research shows that gaming is good for brain health. To see for ourselves, GB stopped by a video game cafe and discovered the new world of intergenerational gaming.
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Sent: 2008-06-07 14:54
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GrowingBolder.com is 'Go' For Launch
When we quietly launched our beta site from The Worldwide Headquarters, we delivered the first version of a whole new kind of Web site. We've come a long way from a quiet discussion between friends. See how we got here.
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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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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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Deb Smith
All Deb Smith wanted to do was go to basketball camp, but no one would accept her because she was 51.
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Who Are Your workout Partners? It Matters!
IrongeezerSays: “Who Are Your Workout Partners?”Surround yourself with supportive people. Decide what kind of support you need. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you think about the following: Do you want them to remind you to...
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Daytona Beach - BikeWeek 2008.001
BikeWeek 2008 disappointing to some but not those who made it ;-)Well, what can I say - the usual ballyhoo about the weak turnout for BikeWeek 2008 started yesterday as local pundits, broadcasters, business owners & the like cried about lost...
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Name That Celebrity
Who else but GB brings Sean Connery, Borat and Robin Williams together in one room? It's an event you've got to see to believe.
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So I'm an athlete again? Cool.
One day late last year, I was perusing GrowingBolder, which is a website you may have heard of. I stumbled across an article about a man who'd created an amatuer baseball league for adults, and decided to check out the league. After weeks of...
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45-Year-Old Crowned Next Big Supermodel
She has the look, and it appears one of the biggest modeling companies in the world agrees! 45-year-old Tanya Hutchinson just landed a major contract with Wilhemina Models, Inc., after winning TV Land's reality series called "She's Got the Look."
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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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"The World Just Got a Little Less Funny."
Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."
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Michael Schumacher is My Best Friend.
Michael Schumacher is not only a international celebrity to me and thousands of others, to me he is a great friends has without him and his help i wouldnt of got a book written for him, it all started way back in1991 August, i recall it well. has my son...
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The Natural: Dr. Dot Richardson
We recently stopped to see GB member Dr. Dot Richardson in her office, but she wasn't there. The receptionist said Dot had skipped lunch to run over to a nearby softball field; when we got there, we saw another example of what makes Dot unique.
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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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OTCBAIBS
This was the summer I finally did it – something I’ve been putting off for several years. I know you’re sitting on the edge of your seat going, “What? What?” Well, here it is: I bought myself an otcbaibs. You’re...
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The 1982 Denver Blizzard
This story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store. We...
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The Tooth Fairy is Over the Top
Inflation has hit the tooth fairy. My friend was complaining his grandchild got $10 from the tooth fairy. He was comparing that to the quarter his kids found under the pillow when they lost a tooth. That reminded me of the time my son asked why the...
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My First Speaking Engagement
The evening of September 14th, the night of my first speaking engagement, turned out to be rainy and rather miserable. But, that didn’t deter about 40 hearty New Hampshire folks who turned out to hear me talk about the Why...
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The Boss and the Byrd
Recently at a Bruce Springsteen concert in Orlando, Florida, the audience got a surprise 2-for-1special -- something nobody could "Turn, Turn, Turn" away from. Roger McGuinn talked exclusively to Growing Bolder about sharing the stage with his pal.
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Experiencing Angels
I have never seen angels but my husband did. He passed away five years ago. He was a Navajo Indian and I'm an anglo..belagonna in their language. I have lived on and around the Navajo reservation for years....
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Do They Have The Look?
TV Land's new reality TV show follows a group of models as they vie for a modeling contract. Sound familiar? Think again -- the women are over 35 years old!
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Draggin' 'Cross the U.S.A.
We're hanging out with Roger McGuinn, and he tells us a story about a little-known song he once played for a group of astronauts. Roger grabs his guitar, and voila! Another GB exclusive.
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Hot Chicks and Cool Cars
Even 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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Irv Gordon
Think you've got a reliable car? We found someone who has put an amazing 2.6 million miles on his Volvo! Find out how.
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We Bleed Orange
I know the college basketball season has started. And I didn't have to check a schedule, or ask a friend. All I had to do was stand outside my house and listen for the yelling. My husband and I are both graduates of Syracuse University. We are...
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Orlando Magic Silver Stars
Are you ready to move your body? Meet the Orlando Magic Silver Stars, a group of 50+ dancers who shake their things in front of huge NBA crowds. Find out why they do it and how they got up the courage to shine!
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Generational Bonding in Europe
What better way to get a little closer to your teenage daughter than to trek across Europe her style! My daughter and I always wanted to see Europe, so for her high school graduation I thought it's now or never and booked a mini Eurotrip for just...
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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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Brillo Pad Incident
When I was 15, I gave all new meaning to the term “bad hair day.” What I had was a bad hair extravaganza. I was halfway into my first year of high school, and I longed for a new look – I had no idea how much of one I was about...
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Be Good to Yourself by Exercicing for Health!
"Be Good to Yourself by Exercising for Health." IrongeezerSays: It doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy the benefits of improving your health through light exercise. Improvements such as better cardiovascular health and maintaining proper...
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Kent Couch
Kent Couch was living a normal life as the owner of a gas station until he decided he wanted to do more. He decided it was time to reach for the stars – and he almost got there.




































