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Hi everyone. Some of you may have watched the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition episode this past Fri. on ABC. For those of you who didn't, it was about a woman whose 11 yr. old son committed suicide in 2009, after being continually bullied at school. We all know that this is not the first time we've heard of this happening....but with help from everyone around the country....maybe we can...

If you’re ready to start a makeover to slim down and give your body the nutritional boost it needs, consider a pantry makeover. The March 2011 Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter provides great ideas. Listed below are ideas for items to add to your pantry or use as replacements for less healthy counterparts: Barley: Good for your heart and for lowering unhealthy cholesterol levels, barley...

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 needed relief from menopause. But I also see a woman who has been abundantly blessed! I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning...

Several of my musings have dealt with seniordom as I call it. Although there is no precise definition of it, generally it is when you cross the age 65 line. The problem is that the crossing, the border that defines seniordom, is not a line drawn in the sand. It is, rather, a vague, ill-defined line that varies for each of us. In some cases we cross it but aren't willing to admit we are on the...

Dear Sir: How's it hangin'? I know you're mighty busy, so I'll be brief. I've been damn good this past year, sir. I'm helping take care of my ancient mother too. I even live with her in her house, and I want major points for this because care-giving for the ancient ones ain't for pansies. Anyway, let’s get straight to it. Here's what I want for...