GB Items Related to Tag - hobbies
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Retirement: Finally pursuing your favorite hobbies.
“I LOVE the life after 55!” This seems to be the catch phrase here amongst retirees in Central Florida. The reasons for loving retirement seem to cover a lot of areas, including waking up at anytime, not answering to anybody, and most importantly,...
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Are you working in retirement?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 80% of baby boomers plan to work into their retirement years. Since the tragedy of September 11th, many Baby Boomers had no choice but to enter early retirements when their company faced...
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Positive Coping Skills after a Crisis
Rebuild your personal energy after a crisis with the addition of these healthy action steps PHYSICAL COPING SKILLS Sleep (7-9 hours) Healthy diet Regular meals Yoga or Pilates Low impact exercise Deep breathing Tense/ Relax...
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Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer
He's a highly respected dermatologist, but it's his passions and hobbies that have landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records -- twice!
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Growing Bolder With the 105-Year-Old Virgin
Every time someone has a 100th birthday or a 105th or a 110th, we all ask, “What’s the secret to your longevity?” A drink of whiskey every day. A cheerful heart. A loving spouse. Lots of vegetables. We’ve heard them all -- until now.When Clara...
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A Mother's Day Heartbreak
My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is...
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That's Not Hot
People around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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A Skydiving Adventure Story
A SKYDIVING ADVENTURE STORY Skydiving has been one of my favorite hobbies, and has been...
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Life as a Mensan (or how I earned the wrath of Don Imus)
I got so many comments (on twitter) from yesterday's blog that I decided to expand a little and tell you why I decided to join and how I completely disgraced myself and learned humility. It will have to be quick, though, since I really have to get some...
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Warning Signs of Cheating Partners
Warning Signs of Cheating Partners These are the most common signs of a partner who has detached from you because they are attached to someone else. Check off any of these traits you have seen in your relationship over the last 6 – 12 months. Be...
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Introverts Extroverts and the 4 Personalities
Introverts, Extroverts and the 4 Personalities By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor...
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Romancing the Road
This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.
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Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record
Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it.
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Passing Down Mini Memories
Good things really do come in small packages. Susan Newland shows how a love for family led not just to a new hobby -- but a new career. Her passion will have you looking for new ways to pass on childhood memories to the next generation.
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Roadside Works of Art
The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.
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Terri Dennis
Feeling 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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Pick Up a Brush and Paint!
Earl Nash picked up a paintbrush in his later years and began a wonderful love affair with his art. He won the admiration of many who were touched by the works of this humble artisan, and left his mark on the world.
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The Horse Painter
Meet a woman who is using old-fashioned techniques to restore antique carousel horses. She says each horse has its own personality and she's just trying to let each one shine through the decades of neglect.
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Meet Lucky Meisenheimer
Is he a throwback? A renaissance man? A visionary? Meet a true original! Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer's collection of yo-yo's is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Fly Without Ever Leaving the Ground
If you've ever dreamed of taking to the skies, you don't have to risk your life to do it. Climb aboard the radio-controlled airplane craze. Hear why these enthusiasts say it's the only way to fly!
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Don't Throw That Old Stuff Away!
A unique art store takes your favorite pop culture items -- from old lunchboxes to posters -- and turns them into works of art.
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Making the Accordion Cool Again!
Accordion clubs are thriving all across the country. Just watch this Growing Bolder exclusive and you, too, will gain an extra appreciation for one beautiful instrument. A-one, and a-two and a-three!
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Look Who's Riding That Hog
Empty nesters get their motors running again now that the kids are finally out of the house. This Growing Bolder story shows us who was really "Born to be Wild."
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Wit of the Weenie Whistler
In this unforgettable Growing Bolder exclusive, you'll meet Rick Fay, the innovator of the Weenie Whistle. He also played with Ish Kabibble, and how many of us can say that?
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Fly Like an Eagle ... Indoors
What goes up must come down. That's why you hesitate to try skydiving. But what if you could get a similar experience just a few feet off the floor?
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Rideable Works Of Art
This just may be the most gorgeous motorcycle you've ever seen. Let Growing Bolder introduce you to the Echelon, and the unique creative team that brings it to life.
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Ring My Bell
Remember when phones actually rang instead of playing a song or beeping? Check out these gems and find out what your old phone is worth.
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Building Joy With Toys
After 364 days of work, a special group of "elves" celebrated with a holiday toy giveaway in The Villages, Fla. Come along to see the Christmas spirit brought to life through the eyes of deserving kids.
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Biketoberfest: The Boomer Fountain of Youth
Remember when Biketoberfest was for the young and wild? It's still pretty wild, but the average age will surprise you. Over 200,000 made the ride to Daytona Beach to see the bikes, but discovered the bikers were far more interesting!
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Kazoo: The Rebuttal
After watching our coverage of the attempt to shatter a kazoo world record, a man became incensed, irate and insulted. Not by our story, but by the event itself! Did it make a mockery of great kazoo icons of the past? Here's his side.
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New Roots for Bluegrass
True roots of this musical genre lie with the common folks, like Johnny Adams, who fell so in love with the mandolin that he now makes his own!
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Adding Color to Your Life
There's nothing more fulfilling than creating art with your own hands. When Rosemarie Brown realized she could create beautiful works with stained glass it changed her life. Now, she's out to change yours, too!
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Lifelong Learning Minute: Eclectic Collector
Audrey Lentz has always had an eye for things that please her. From Howdy Doody to the present day, from pinball to pez, she has an amazing collection. But what sets her apart is, her home... her ENTIRE home is her display case!
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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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Childhood Gift Changed Music History
Many of us collect and proudly display treasured objects because of their special significance. The legendary Roger McGuinn collects small transistor radios. The Byrds' founder describes how a childhood gift changed his life and inspired music history.
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Lifelong Learning Minute: Skydivers Over Sixty
Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever.
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Ciji Ware
Is your life cluttered? It's time to get rid of the old and "rightsize" your life. Learn how.
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Craig Shutt
If you have ever loved comic books, you'll want to meet Craig Shutt.
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Ford's Flop Finds New Fans
In 1958, the Ford Edsel was supposed to revolutionize the automobile industry, but instead it became a historical mistake.
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Ciji Ware
Are you drowning in your stuff? Clear the clutter and learn how to rightsize your life.
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Christmas Lights Up the Neighborhood
Sometimes, holiday lights can be just the thing to get us out of our houses and spreading good cheer. Take this tour through a charming neighborhood.
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5 Questions With: Aggie Villanueva
She's been dubbed "The Grandma Moses of the Southwest," but Aggie Villanueva has a style all her own. See what she tells us about challenges, art, goals and more.
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Donna Dewberry Grows Bolder With One Stroke
She was a stay-at-home mom who had an idea. A simple, easy way for millions to create beautiful works of art. Seemingly overnight, Donna Dewberry and her One Stroke painting technique became a huge hit on PBS and QVC.
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Recreating Ships from Long Ago
With skill and a meticulous attention to detail, a man shows Growing Bolder how a passion can result in historical keepsakes.
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The Fastest '57 Chevy in the World
In this GB Classic, Marc gets an unforgettable ride in a '57 Chevy that has been "slightly" customized. Fasten your seatbelt -- this is gonna be a wild ride.
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Bob Rafkin
He's a musician who cut his teeth in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the '60s and has been on a personal and musical odyssey ever since. The result? A musician well worth listening to.
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Fire Sale
A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.
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Pick Up a Brush and Paint!
Who says you need training to be an artist? Earl Nash is completely self-taught and he wouldn't have it any other way. Find out how you can discover your inner Picasso and put your passion on the canvas.













































