I used to take my body and its blessings for granted. Then one day, I began to lose my sight. I got it back after an operation, and I realised how wonderful it is to be able to see. Recently, I was taken to hospital for open heart surgery. I came out of...

If anyone out there wants to take me sailing, just let me know! I'll go sailing anytime! Please take a look at this awesome collection of sailing photos accompanied by the lyrics to "Sailing" by Christopher Cross!

With technology allowing us to get the information we want immediately, with a simple push of a button, it’s easy to expect fast results in every area of our life. Unfortunately, good health takes time. “When taking nutritional supplements,...

of all the capabilities on the Internet, one of those I am most in awe of is MapQuest... you simply type in the from and to points, click enter and in a matter of seconds get a map along with detailed driving directions... this is in comparison to years...

Staying in shape at middle age can be challenging because it’s no secret that as we grow older, our body parts start to deteriorate.  Take the knees for example.  Did you know women are five to 10 times more likely than men to suffer a...

Global Warming - or - Global Warning!  I say it's time for everyone to step up to the plate and make a difference on our own.  We can't afford to wait on politicians to decide our fate.  (Especially when it seems the powers that be can't...

In the days before I had a big flower garden (which puts me roughly at just last summer), I hadn't a clue about what fun and suspense and celebration and even mourning could go into watching stuff grow.  Or not.  Up until then, my gardening...

Hello Everyone,   I would like to explain to both Republicans and Democratics, so I don't seem narrow minded as to why I am not voting for Obama. Yes, I agree with a lot of his issues on the environment, women's rights, gay rights, and...

As you may have noticed in my status from time to time, I have been renovating my house for the past several months. I have advice for everyone who is looking to renovate...if you are doing more than one room, DO NOT live in the house during the process!...

When I read that someone who is healthy, active, ambitious and inspirational has died – like an actress, or a sports star – I'm instantly saddened.  And that was my initial reaction when I saw that Dave Freeman had died in a freak...

Just a quick note to all the team and new members at Growing Bolder...and special thanks to Jackie, Marc and Bill for letting me a part of the team... At our Food and Wine Insider website and blog, get ready for some great info on new wines, healthy...

Give Her Something to Smile About   Come up with creative ways to do something different for your baby boomer diva everyday.  Let her know you’re thinking about her throughout the day with an email or a phone call (leave a message if...

I have been disabeled since 1996 with Chronic Pain Syndrome due to Arachnoiditis, which was caused by several back surgerys that caused scar tissue to form around my spinal cord nerves. This causes a lot of leg pain that never stops. I have a neuro...

This year's holidays are fast approaching. Can you say STRESS? With that in mind, here are 12 tips to help you get through it all. Before you read them there is something you should know. These tips are not from me directly. They are from 75 couples who...

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...

IrongeezerSays™," While Exercising Be Good to The Environment."By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink   We all know that Kermit the Frog says, "It isn't easy being green;" however, it must become the thing to be for all of us, and especially for us...

Recently, a group of angry people picketed outside their senior home in Mahopac, New York. They carried signs, chanted and drew national attention to their plight. So what had these 70 year olds so upset? Pastry abuse! You see, they were used to...

This is the time of year when many of us take a few moments to slow down and give thanks for what we have. It's something that personally, I wish I did more often. I don't think it should take a date on a calendar to force me to take stock of my life,...

This week, many baby boomer parents, like me, have been going through the experience of sending their children off to college for the first time.  We are becoming something called “empty nesters.”  I would like to say...

There is always a particular moment when you clearly know you need to change your life. That desire for change is like a grain of sand in a shoe, imperceptible at first but grinding away until it becomes the only thing you notice. Your instinct is to...

  "Be Good to Yourself by Exercising for Health." IrongeezerSays: It doesn't take a lot of hard work to enjoy the benefits of improving your health through light exercise. Improvements such as better cardiovascular health and maintaining proper...

Sharing somebody's success brings us back to a feeling of community, and celebrating as a community is one of life's finest pleasures. Take a moment to call and say 'congratulations', or a 'I'm so happy for you', and really mean it when someone you know...

Just wanted to pass along that the oldest member of Growing Bolder, Ruth1898 is not well. At 109, she is the world's oldest blogger. She has been put under the care of hospice and they are very concerned about her chances of recovery. Being a part of...

Did you read Part 1 of my Stop the Clock: How Men Can Stay Healthy, Fit and Strong at Any Age series? If you didn't get a chance to read it, take a look at it right now before continuing. Read Part 1 first.Good Nutrition & Hydration Keeping your...

Lake Ashton is a fun active adult lifestyle community.  Residents don’t just use their golf carts on one of their two community golf courses, they drive their carts all over the community – many homes even offer golf cart parking...

Have you ever had one of those moments in life where you wake up and say, “I just can’t do this anymore”? Maybe it’s a relationship that just isn’t working. Or maybe it’s work that isn’t working. That’s what happened to me. 26 years, 8...