GB Items Related to Tag - school

  • Grandma Goes to Law School
    Jeanette Goldstein

    It took her decades to get there, but one woman never gave up on her dreams of law school.

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    Dorothy Millies

    At the age of 92, Dorothy Millies finally fulfilled her lifelong dream and received her high school diploma.

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    First Day of Retirement

    This is my first blog. It chronicles the first day of my retirement. The information is copied and pasted from a book that I wrote on baby boomer retirement. If the blogging police deem this a crime, I am guilty as charged. The next day I awoke at the...

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    Whippin' the Whippersnappers

    What happens when a high school swim team takes on the "old-timers" from the Villages? The kids learn that athletes over 40 are called "Masters" for a reason.

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    High School Graduations are for Parents

    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...

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  • Grandpa Al
    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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  • Grandpa Al
    MY LIFE ACT 2

    When we last visited my life, I was growing up on Catalina Island, where I graduated from High School in 1942 from Avalon High School. There where 13 of us in my class. I was 18 years old at that time and with the U.S. in war with Germany, I was...

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    You're Only YoungTwice

    Although my book is all about growing younger, from the inside out..this blog is really about listening to that still, small voice inside all of us, no matter what our age, that keeps asking, "Who are you?" and "What do you want?" Whether trying to be...

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  • Not Feeling My Age At All
    Getting an education

    Over the past three months my son Daniel and I have been trying to get him funding for school in Phoenix. Without mentioning names we ran into a lot of problems. My son had gone online and submitted his application for federal loans through FAFSA and that...

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    My Dirty Little Secret

    David and I have one chick left in the nest. He graduates from high school on June 8, 2008. And I am marking the days. I keep a gigantic calendar and mark a red X each day. For my son's sake (and to avoid horrified looks from house guests), I keep the...

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    Dr. Dot Richardson

    Dr. Dot Richardson, who worked her way through med school while earning two Olympic gold medals, inspires others to reach for their dreams.

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    A College Success Story

    54-year-old mother, grandmother and nurse's assistant Jennie Long had plenty to keep her busy. Then, she decided to add homework to the mix, by going back to school.

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    Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs

    As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs.  These are the songs my...

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  • Experience Corps
    Michelle Hynes

    What if your life experiences could better the life of a child? In 20 cities across the country, more than 2,000 mentors are doing exactly that.

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    Out of the Mouths of Babes...

    I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality.  I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church.  That said, I still have a lot to learn.  My work over the years with...

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    A New Life Journey…

    So off I went to Austria and Italy, and had a fabulous time. While in Austria we attended lectures at the University of Innsbruck and I found I loved being back in the classroom. That combined with all the workshops and programs I had been taking back...

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    Thursday's Buzz: February 28, 2008

    Boomer says, "Why Worry? Learn to go with the flow." Also, 13 stupid ideas that made millions, an amazingly cool but amazingly stupid stunt, and a McCain-Obama clash on Iraq that could be a preview of a key general election showdown.


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    Young Composers Challenge

    The Young Composers Challenge is the brainchild of Stephen Goldman, an Orlando philanthropist who is also a trained composer.

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    April 21, 1967

    I want to share with you a little something that may be of interest to anyone who is into weather, such as storm chasing and the like. On my most recent trip back home to Illinois (my home state), I stopped in Belvidere, which is about 65...

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    Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, March 8, 2008

    Get the weekend rolling with Boomer's Daily Buzz. Today: jobs drop and so jaws. The U.S. economy takes another hit and a collection of some of the world's worst tattoos. A shout out to the GB Grammar police and an unusual high school substitute.


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    Life is full of surprises

    Hi everyone: I'm a newby here on growing bolder, and Bill suggested I blog my story about my recent marriage...so here goes. About 4 years ago, I was going through a tough divorce (oxymoran, all divorces are tough) and had recently signed up for...

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  • Grandpa Al
    My Early Years

    At the urging of my eldest daughter, I will try to write something that makes sense. Born in Long Beach, Calif., my parents, Al & Emma Pallas, moved to Catalina Island, Ca. in 1930. I was five at the time. It was at the tail end of the depression and...

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    A Jolt of Java for Longer Life

    Want to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.


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    He's Still Got It

    The placed was packed. Off stage, one of the most famous guitars in the history of music began to jangle with one of rocks most recognizable tunes. The sellout crowd exploded into applause as 64-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn strolled...

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  • Bernie - The Ultimate Florida Gators Fan!!!
    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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    5 Questions with Bobbe Lyon

    Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.


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    Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-Ups

    Some of the wisest people in the world are sharing their stories -- through some of the youngest. Find out how one man's plans for leaving a legacy turned out even bigger than he had hoped.


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    Memories

     I am Missing  My friend Ruth Hamilton  I  still will keep her  alive for  her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year,  Ruth would have  been 110  this April 12, 2008 , But  we...

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    Brownie Wise-The Original Tupperware Lady

    Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...

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    Gram Parsons

    Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...

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    Big Screen Dreams

    One woman's passion for film is paving the way for some senior filmmakers to find success on the big screen.


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    Super Groovy 70s

    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...

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    Bats - wood or aluminum

    As a 45 yr old guy trying to compete with kids 20 years my junior, I thought the decision that my league made (Lehigh Valley Men's Senior Baseball League) to switch to wood bats would quickly end my baseball career. I thought that I needed all the help I...

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    Does Birth Order Matter?

    A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.


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    How to Become A Lifelong Learner

    The modern era is generally considered to have started in 1500 A.D. with the start of the printing press. From 1500 to 1830, all known knowledge doubled. From 1830 to 1930, all known knowledge doubled again. A few years ago, all known knowledge was...

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  • Boomer
    What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


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    Celebration of Mother's Day

    None of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.


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    Roger McGuinn's Latest Song

    Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has just put the finishing touches on a song he first learned in the late '50s, and you can download it for free! Click to find out more.


  • Dr. John Langdon
    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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    Become a Bold Blogger!

    Hey GrowingBolder.com Members! We're getting some great blogs from some of you! For those of you still standing on the cyber-sidelines, jump on into the game! A blog is short for a Web log. Blogs can be as short or as long as you want them to be and...

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  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration Dies

    Jack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.


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    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.


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    The Intergenerational Smackdown

    In this corner … we have the men and women in the 55+ age category, representing the Villages Aquatic Swim Team. Wearing dark swim suits and yellow swim caps, the swimmers weigh in between 100 and 300 pounds, and come ready to rock. They cheer: "this...

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    My Work with Women

     One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...

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