GB Items Related to Tag - real
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Meet Fred the Fitness Guy
You may recognize Fred the Fitness guy from his jazzed up GrowingBolder.com profile page, but wait until you meet the real Fred. He's thoughtful, caring, deeply spiritual and seems to have discovered the secrets to happiness.
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Honestly, yummy
IrongeezelleSays™ “Honestly, yummy” By Tatjana Eggink Since I was a small child, food has played a dominant part of my life. My family – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins – would gather for lunch, the...
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Spreading the Word
Now that “Learning Later, Living Greater” has been published and is available for purchase, I’ve become a full-time book promoter. This is definitely stepping outside my comfort zone. I’ve never been comfortable...
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Buy a Home, Get a Wife
Think the real estate market is too rocky to buy a home? Well, if you take one woman's offer, you can get a 2,000 square-foot, four-bedroom home complete with the chance of true love. She's using the Internet to sell her home and her heart.
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The Last Voice at the Other End of the Line
She's one of a few left in the world -- a real, live telephone answering service. She's been behind the same bank of phones for decades. See what a difference a personal human touch can make.
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Online Senior Living Library – Information all about Active Adult Living in Central Florida
Looking for information in books, periodicals, newspapers, and websites can be a research nightmare! CRF Communities now has an online library: a one-stop shop for finding information on active adult lifestyles, senior health and fitness,...
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Dove Ad Banned??!!
You gotta be kidding me. The FCC has banned Dove’s revolutionary and provocative ProAge TV commercial in which, six over-50 women pose seminude in a dignified and non-sexual manner. The commercial, a beautiful and sensitive portrayal of the bodies of...
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Becoming A 'Rock Star' at 53...
I go to prove that you are never too old to keep trying. Although I have been writing songs and making music for over 50 years, it has only been in the last year that I have been able to have my dream come true - to record a CD and share my...
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Best of The Rest - Ball Girl
This video is making the rounds on the Internet and many people are asking, "is it real?" The answer is, no. In a world now filled with so-called "viral videos" this is the real deal.
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What would you do if you were president?
Pat PacielloInitially, I would be gratified and humbled that the American people would elect me to the highest office in the land. Especially, since the only other position that I was elected to was assistant blackboard monitor in the fourth grade. Once I...
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Starting Over, Growing Bolder
Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.
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School Days in Avalon, Ca.
I was asked to write about my early years involving Baseball on Catalina Island and after. All I can say is, it was a great life for any one that grew up there. Once a year, during spring training, the Chicago Cubs would come to the Island for spring...
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Dove Ad Banned??!!
You gotta be kidding me. The FCC has banned Dove's revolutionary and provocative ProAge TV commercial in which, six over-50 women pose seminude in a dignified and non-sexual manner.
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One for the History Books
Forget Rocky. This is the real deal. A comeback story for the ages. And the aged. What Dara Torres accomplished at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska borders on the unthinkable.
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Oscar Speeches
I thought the Oscars awards show was a great example of why filmmakers spend so much time and money perfecting their craft. None of them do it because they think they will get nominated -- they do it because it's their passion, and they feel...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 14
Today is Flag Day. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national flag.
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What's On Your Bucket List?
What would you do if you knew your life was about to end? That's the premise of a new movie, starring some Hollywood heavyweights who are all about Growing Bolder in their real and make-believe worlds.
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You Survived
You are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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Do We Need More Holiday Traditions?
I'm not sure where the thought came from - probably an episode of Oprah. I found myself wondering if the Middleton’s have enough family holiday traditions. Like any good dad, I want my children to cherish the memories of this wonderful time of...
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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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What Movies Have Had The Greatest Impact On Your Life?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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A Brush With Greatness
The following is an excerpt from Ruth Hamilton's autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga." She wrote the book at age 90. In the coming weeks, GrowingBolder.com will publish Ruth's description of her trip to Europe in the summer of 1937. As the people of...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 27
Real Estate prices are dropping. It could be a great time to buy. But wait until you see what a cozy little pad in Brooklyn will set you back. Check the photos. Gasp at the price.
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Fast Forwards -- Three Scenes - One Important Message
People sure stay busy trying to cheat us, don't they? Here's three stories from real life making the rounds on the Internet today. A good lesson for us all about watching our credit cards
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Am I More Likely Than You to Be a Terrorist?
As a member of the Growing Bolder team, we're always on the lookout for examples of ageism. Many people call it the final great "ism" that this country needs to tackle. Usually the type of things we come across involve jobs dumping highly...
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Go Under the Knife to Get In That Bikini
No doubt about it, it's swimsuit season once again. Nothing feels better than the sun on your body in the heat of the summer. But then again, nothing feels worse than looking down at your body and wondering what the heck happened to it!
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Cancer Risk
In our last chat we discussed a variety of issues related to disease disposition. While the environment plays a big role and one that we will want to dwell on at some length we have to recognize up front our own internal risk. Where does...
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The Desire to Write
I have had good storytellers, great conversationalists and naturally funny people tell me that they could never be a writer. “And, why is that?” I ask. “I'm not good enough,” is the usual...
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Hot Dog, It's the 4th.
What's for dinner? Americans will eat about 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. But the real action will be in Coney Island, New York.
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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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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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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Camilla and Roger McGuinn - Roadie Report 36
We have been home for six weeks, so when I sat down at my desk this Saturday morning, I didn’t have a clue what to write but to write I must. We happily go on the road again on Wednesday and the April Blog must be uploaded to mcguinn.com.I could...
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My Colonoscopy
While completing my annual fire department physical exam the doctor once again highly recommended I have a colonoscopy performed. They have been scaring me since I turned fifty. I kept putting it off because the idea of have something like a garden hose...
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Can I get an 'Amen?'
Well, I just got back from a most wonderful 2 weeks away 'on tour' and I must say I am tired and still reeling from all the events! All 3 concerts were a real joy to do. The St. Paul United Church of Christ and...
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What are your hopes for the year as we enter 2008?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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GB Staff Picks
With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.
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Tribute to a Father Long Gone
Ciji Ware didn't exactly have a normal upbringing, but she hasn't complained one bit. Her father, Harlan Ware was one of two main writers for the longest running non-interrupted serial drama in radio history, "One Man's Family." Harlan died exactly 40...
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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Back From Death's Doorstep
I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...



































