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Curtain Up on Theater's FutureNo Opening Night Jitters Here
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Welcome to Cancer Courage StoriesCancer researcher Dr. John Langdon has spent 40 years listening to patients' stories, and now he wants to bring survivors together to bring each other hope and encouragement.
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"It's Like Legal Steroids"Stop running and start lifting. That's the message from a UF orthopedic surgeon and researcher who spent 20 years developing a unique weightlifting machine. He says it helps you gain strength more quickly and you only have to work out once a week!
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Curtain Up on Theater's FutureBert and Barbara Roper remember when movies cost a quarter, and Friday nights were spent at the theater. Decades later, the Ropers are celebrating the future by renovating the past, and the curtain is up on a new dream.
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Susan PerlsteinSusan Perlstein has spent decades promoting "creative aging," which encourages people to find meaning and purpose in their lives through art during the course of their entire lives.
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My Dirty Little SecretDavid 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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Norman GittermanHow do you mark your birthdays? Even in his mid-70s, Norman Gitterman really likes to get off the ground for his.
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75-Year-Old Turns GreenHe's called "The Car Czar." Robert Lutz developed some of the biggest, baddest muscle cars in the world. He spent decades keeping major car companies in the black. Now, he's determined to turn them green.
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Bob LeeWhen Bob Lee survived colon cancer, he put his pedals to the metal to raise money for the disease.
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Sharon PedersonShe fell in love with the piano when she was a young child, and decades later, she's still tickling the ivories and sharing her passion for music with others.
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My Work with WomenOne 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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Estelle Rees-ArroyoAt an age when many are content to sit back and reflect on a long life, Estelle Rees-Arroyo is studying the lives of others as she works toward a bachelor's degree.
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The 1982 Denver BlizzardThis story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store. We...
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Robert LutzHe's called "The Car Czar." Robert Lutz developed some of the biggest, baddest muscle cars in the world. He spent decades keeping major car companies in the black. Now, at the age of 75, he's determined to turn them green.
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Kaye StevensKaye Stevens has sung, danced and acted her way to becoming the "prettiest funny girl" in show business. Now, at age 75, she's still touring and thrilling audiences.
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Robert "Kool" BellListing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.
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Ray ZahabRay Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he's on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.
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Sally PieroneParis Hilton has nothing on the original party girl, Sally Pierone. She even had her own Nicole Ritchie sidekick -- President Teddy Roosevelt's granddaughter, Theodora. After her life fell apart, she put it back together when she was 73 years old.
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World's Oldest Showgirl DiesBeverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.
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In Celebration of Hard WorkLabor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and dates back to 1882. The Central Labor Union came up with the ideas as a way to give the "working man" a day off. It worked out so well that Congress made it official 12 years later.
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Bob GruenFor more than 40 years, rock photographer Bob Gruen has had an all-access pass to some of the greatest stars and moments in music history.
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The FaceSomeone on another site asked me how I found Terry. It's harder, it seems, when we're older, and she was unsure of how to start. Terry and I met online. I know, a lot of people still think online dating is dangerous, desperate, and maybe even...
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Traveling the Continent by MotorcycleEach year I go on a motorcycle adventure to somewhere on the North American Continent. I don't travel the main roads, but opt for the back roads and even dirt roads that criss-cross throughout our great country. This year my destination was Eastern...
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Concerning Sea TurtlesI have never met a sea turtle that I didn’t like – I did, however, meet one once who didn’t particularly like me; in fact, I think she thought that I was trying to kill her babies, but I wasn’t. Here’s what happened: sea...
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Wavy GravyEvery day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.
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Steeped In MemoriesYou know how a smell can trigger a memory? For me … Earl Grey tea is one of the most powerful smells around. Not because of the delicate herbs and spices -- but because Earl Grey smells like summer afternoons with my grandmother. Grandma Kathy was...
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5 Questions With: Richard DosterAuthor Richard Doster has found a way to combine his love for baseball with family, friends, and fun. And he's found a new career along the way! See what he tells Growing Bolder about a dream that's coming true every day.
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Teens Learn How to "Act" Like Grown-UpsSome 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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Can He Do It?64-year-old adventurer Michael Fournier, a retired French Army officer is ready for his big moment. Fournier has spent two decades and nearly $20 million in a quest to break American Joe Kittinger's 48-year-old record for highest parachute jump.
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Triple Digits?Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...
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5 Questions With: Dave KnechelYou may recognize him from his unique profile picture, but if you dig a little deeper, GB member Dave Knechel has quite a story! See how he's overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to live their best lives.
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Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinnIn July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...
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Fail to SucceedIf you're worried about failure, don't. Embrace it. Failure can be an important step in the quest for success. Want proof? Take a look at this list of "failures."
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What Led Up to the Book…
Follow your bliss! At age 61, I never thought I’d be living these famous words by Joseph Campbell. But when I realize that I’m doing the work I love from my home in the hills above a beautiful lake in New Hampshire, and that I’m sharing my life...
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Fast Forwards: 1,000 MarblesWe all get e-mails forwarded to us -- some are funny, some are poignant. Some are just plain crazy! This one may make you stop and appreciate even the smallest victories in life.
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A Rare Look at Helen KellerIt's a never-before-seen photograph that has the world buzzing. The picture shows Keller and her teacher on a summer vacation -- just months after the communication breakthrough that changed both of their lives.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?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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Steve Rondinaro Comes Full CircleAt the height of your career, would you walk away from it all to pursue a lifelong dream? That's exactly what TV anchor Steve Rondinaro did 13 years ago. Find out why he'll never have to ask "What if?"
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Cancer SurvivorsA cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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Dan BuettnerGrowing Bolder Radio has interviewed a remarkable man by the name of Dan Buettner. Dan holds several world endurance cycling records, is an adventurer, film producer, photographer, educator, and now author of the definitive book on longevity.
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Swept Up By Hitler's MobIn 1937, Ruth Hamilton traveled to Europe to visit family in Denmark and to embark on a fact-finding mission for her radio program in the States. Decades later, she wrote about her life-changing trip in her autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga."...
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...
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GB Staff PicksWith 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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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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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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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.