Adventure came in a box last week, accompanied by the enthusiastic bark of Bandit, the retriever, and the flash of a retreating white FedEx panel truck against a backdrop of green grass and overhanging branches.  Inside, was my very own motorcycle...

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...

Today I became the parent of a high school graduate.  Of course I knew this day would always come but now that it's actually here, it's almost surreal. Just like most parents, I always want the best for my daughter.  I want her to be...

'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...

What the heck is going on? If we were prizefighters I think our corner would have no choice but to throw in the towel!  Life seems to have become an Irwin Allen movie. There's a disaster around every corner. All unexpected, all unprecedented,...

The Crazy Roller Coaster of Conflict How to break out of circle arguments to find peaceful connection   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach   “It’s your fault!” “No...

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...

So, I was wondering yesterday why my eyebrows, by the end of a day, have dust in them?  And, then I began to wonder why we even have them.  I mean, I understand why we have eyelashes.  Aren’t they there to keep the dust out of our...

  Frozen by the Fear of Wrong Decisions A coaching process to guide you toward greater results   by Dwight Bain, Certified Life Coach & Nationally Certified Counselor   One of my favorite sayings to share with people...

Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...

Growing up in a very small town of about 800 people, your religion was part of your profile.  Mine happened to be Catholic – and still is.  However, a few years ago, I began to ask a lot of questions.  Being a catechist since the age...

We talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!”  One woman recently told me, “I don’t...

Have you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...

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...