GB Items Related to Tag - talk
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Talk to me people, please, just talk to me...
I have a request of everyone out there...the name of this community is "Growing Bolder" so, how about all of you growing a little bolder and when/if you have something to say about me or something that I write in a blog, say it TO ME instead of to an...
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The Bristol Marquee
The Bristol Marquee… Imagine our surprise when we went into downtown Bristol in late August and saw this sign outside the library. Actually my husband spotted it first while he was waiting for me to come out of...
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The VP debate
I've got to say something.... I think Mrs. Palin may be on to something. Palin: "I don't want to talk about that, I have this other agenda that I want to discuss." Think about how useful that tatic could have been for our...
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My First Speaking Engagement
The evening of September 14th, the night of my first speaking engagement, turned out to be rainy and rather miserable. But, that didn’t deter about 40 hearty New Hampshire folks who turned out to hear me talk about the Why...
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another dull day
Since I had to retire the biggest fear I have is becoming one of those old farts that just sit at home, or around the local coffee shop and gab about what they used to do.Please don't get me wrong if your health or money keep you in that boat, then row...
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That stuff you've "always wanted to do" - It's Time!
Hey, folks! I'm looking for people who decided to take a risk - or just impulsively seized the moment. I want to talk to people who did something they'd never done, AFTER they became "experienced citizens." Could be simple, like...
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Des Cummings: Leading With Love
Des Cummings is the Executive Vice President of Florida Hospital and Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. Hear Des talk about building a business on a foundation of love, ethics and spirituality.
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Healing the Scars of Long Ago
After 40 years, many of the wounds are as fresh as they ever were for Vietnam vets. Many still find it difficult to talk about, but their powerful stories are more relevant than ever.
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Gators Fund Golden Years
Talk about an unusual retirement plan. A world-famous gator trapper saved trophies from his catches to help fund his retirement. Anyone want a gator head?
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Run For The Children
One of GB's favorite 5K runs is hosted by Dick Batchelor, husband of our Director of Corporate Virtue Andrea Batchelor. Come along for a great event and check out three "legendary" racers who talk some smack about the younger runners.
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GB Member on National TV!
Exciting news for one of our GB Members -- Jean Newell will be on a television near you this month. Check out her story here, then learn how you can watch her on an upcoming talk show.
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Reality Bytes: Behind the Microphones
Anyone who listens to talk radio knows it's focused on what's wrong in life. There is one show that shines the light on what's right. The Growing Bolder Radio Show gives voice to authors, celebrities, and worldwide thought leaders.
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McCain Cracks 'Em Up
All of the candidates hoping to become the next president are reaching out with humor, whether it's appearances on the late night talk shows, or funny one-liners in speeches. John McCain recently made fun of his age on Saturday Night Live.
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12 Tips To Help Your Marriage Survive the Holidays!
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...
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Making a Racquet, Having a Ball
The 100 best racquetball players from 23 states recently descended upon Orlando, Fla., for the Seniors/Masters National Racquetball Championship. The ladies came to whack a little ball, talk a little smack and smash a few stereotypes along the way.
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Best of the Rest - Midlife Crisis
Do we all go through a midlife crisis? How do you know if you're in yours? Elliot Maxx knows and he's not afraid to talk about it. See why men everywhere are paying very close attention!
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Looking for Love?
GB Thought Leader and frequent Growing Bolder Radio Show guest Susan Silver recently joined a panel of women on NBC's "Today" show to talk about relationships -- romantic and not -- and finding love that will last.
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Nelsen Mandela
Born: July 18, 1918
He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population. -
To many Books to Read
I am to understand that readers are not writers???Does any one want to talk about books?Well I will mention the two I am reading right now and see if anyone responds.I am into book five, 'The Half Prince', of the Harry Potter series. These are such fun to...
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Today's Buzz: Obama to 82-year-old woman -- 'Will you be my running mate?" Purple Haze? Alleged Hendrix sex tape to be released, inventor of LSD dies, how to shoot better photos, and get down with the most unusual prison rehabilitation program anywhere.
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The Importance of a Living Will
Hello, I'm Penny My husband and I have a wounderful ministry reaching out to others, But my heart goes out to the lonesome and forgotton ones and look to help the lonely. There is so much to say about our ministry, But right now I would like...
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Stupid Quotes
Even smart people say stupid things. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh about it. Check out and add to our growing collection of really stupid quotes.
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Picture of The Day and Birthdays: June 7th
If you're looking for a secluded beach for a fantasy get-away for today -- check out Honopu Beach on the Na Pali coast in Kauai, Hawaii.
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First Rocky and Now Rambo
Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.
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Calling it Quits
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...
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Sister Madonna Buder
Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.
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Joe and Carol Neal
Talk about an amazing race. A couple from The Villages travels to Ireland to brave the elements for a swim race.
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Ciji Ware
Are you drowning in your stuff? Clear the clutter and learn how to rightsize your life.
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT: ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Just for Women Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: JUST FOR WOMEN MAGAZINE MANAGEMENT: ANN EUDY, PUBLISHER and MONICA YOTHER, EDITOR NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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Shirley W. Mitchell & Bliss Magazine
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: JULY 18, 2008 VENUE: BLISS MAGAZINE… "YOUR LIFE. YOUR BLISS." MANAGEMENT: MAIMAH KARMO, Editor NEW POSITION: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, FEATURED...
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Pat and Cat Patterson
Pat and Cat Patterson aren't your ordinary couple. Emerging from divorces and financial stress, the two met and decided to rebuild their lives together and did so as they bike across four continents and 57 countries in four years!
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D.G. Fulford
Girls do many things with their mothers – shop, talk, cook. But not many daughters can say that they wrote a book with their mom. D.G. Fulford, a grandmother herself, did just that with her 89-year-old mother.
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Some tips on a Happy Christian Marriage
I was asked today to share some if the relationship tips I share in seminars regarding marriages and having a successful happy one. Here are some of the tips I posted: Here's a couple for you...#1 - this applies to all relationships - marriages,...
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Let's talk some Senior Games
The Pensacola and Jacksonville Local Senior Games qualifiers have kicked off the fall series of Senior Games events leading up to the State Championships in December. Eight local senior games events will be contested through mid-November and...
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Matt Goulding
Don't touch that fork! Before you go hunting down fast food restaurants for lunch, Matt Goulding, the food and nutrition editor at Men's Health Magazine, has some scary facts about your favorite foods.
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Facebook = Business Growth = Law of Attraction
Facebook = Business Growth = Law of Attraction I have had so many comments about my last blog post on Facebook and my interviews, that I thought I would share some of my own ‘quantum leaps’ with regard to my business. I was sharing some of...
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A Giving Spirit
Penny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Aging Outside the Box-Christian Spiritual Sparks
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 VENUE: CHRISTIAN RADIO SHOW – HUNTSVILLE, AL & ALBUQUERQUE, NM MANAGEMENT: WILKINS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. Spartanburg, SC NEW...
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Aging Outside the Box-Christian Spiritual Sparks
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 VENUE: CHRISTIAN RADIO SHOW – HUNTSVILLE, AL & ALBUQUERQUE, NM MANAGEMENT: WILKINS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, INC. Spartanburg, SC NEW...
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KK & Sal
For sisters KK and Sal, getting older didn't equal a life crisis – these girls turned to technology to turn themselves into the Midlife Gals.
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Dr. Kenneth and Dr. Tyler Cooper
His first major revolution came in 1968, when Dr. Kenneth Cooper coined the term "aerobics." Now, the preventive medicine leading authority has enlisted the help of his son, Dr. Tyler Cooper.
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Rowdy Gaines
The Olympic Games have been the definition of competitive for hundreds of years. And Rowdy Gaines has been the epitome of athletic success. He's a gold medalist, a world record holder and a member of the swimming hall of fame.
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Sounds of Silence
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...
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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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Controversial Exhibit Devoted to Oprah Winfrey
Controversial artist Daniel Edwards is at it again -- he just unveiled an exhibit dedicated to the memory of TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey's late dogs. Here's the news release -- we'll let you weigh in!
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of World
Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Still Making Them Talk!
Any doubt that the political race is heating up? Forget heating up -- a lot of big names are already burned by moves they've made in recent months.The latest person to get caught up in controversy is Geraldine Ferraro, the 72-year-old political...
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Charles Grodin
Multitalented actor and author Charles Grodin gathered stories from people like Robert Redford, Regis Philbin and Goldie Hawn to help others learn from their mistakes.
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Senior Games
This weekend, some of the best athletes in the world will be duking it out in Florida -- as part of the Florida Senior Games State Championships. It's going to be an incredible 9 days of competition, in events like basketball, cycling, swimming, tennis,...
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Sept. 27
Today is Saturday, September 27th. Today's birthdays include actress Jayne Meadows who turns 88. On this day in 1954, The Tonight Show debuted hosted by Meadow's husband Steve Allen.
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“AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINAR
VENUE: “AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINARDATE: SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2008TIME: 10am-2PM-CST (Brunch Served)GUEST SPEAKER: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and Celebrity...
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RSVP: An Invitation to Volunteer
As the volunteer coordinator for RSVP of Orange County, Florida, I have the privilege of working with some of the most interesting and diverse people in this area. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 96, and each makes his or her own contribution to...
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Aging Outside the Box™ Senior Seminar
VENUE: “AGING OUTSIDE THE BOX ™” SENIOR SEMINAR DATE: SATURDAY - MAY 17, 2008 TIME: 10am-2PM-CST (Brunch Served) GUEST SPEAKER: SHIRLEY W. MITCHELL, National Author/Writer/Syndicated Columnist/Speaker and...
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Gold Medalist's Cancer Battle
Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.
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A Booming Triumph at Sundance
Talk about Growing Bolder -- It's all about attitude over adversity at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. See which movies took the top prizes, and how a special group of baby boomers is hoping to make the next big blockbuster.
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You Can Shut Down Cancer Genes in 3 Months!
Major lifestyle changes including a better diet and more exercise not only helps you lose weight and lower your blood pressure - it actually results in dramatic changes at a genetic level.
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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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Living in Tony Dungy's Shadow
It's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.
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Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews
Facebook, Twitter, and Interviews This week has been an extremely exciting one! I have met so many awesome people from Facebook and Twitter - that in itself is amazing for someone who is fairly new to this 'social networking' stuff. Facebook for me...





















































