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  • Rita Rudner
    Rita Rudner

    Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?

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    The Unlikely Entrepreneur

    Jean Newell never set out to become an inventor. She simply needed a better way to carry around her stuff. So, fueled by little more than common sense and desire, Jean turned a $20,000 investment into a million dollar company.

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    Boomer's Buzz: Friday, May 16, 2008

    Good help is hard to find -- check out today's Picture of the Day. Plus, Today's Celebrity Birthdays (what you didn't know about Debra Winger) and Today in History.


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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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  • On the Path with Heart, Tilly Grey
    Tilly Grey

    Tilly Grey says something inside her changed when she turned 50, prompting her to move to Africa for Habitat for Humanity.


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    My Cable Is Out!

    I live with a room mate. It's a smart thing to do I suppose. It's cool because, you get to live with a cool buddy, and divide your bills in half -- half the rent, half the power bill, half the cable bill: It's good stuff! Well, my room mate is in a...

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  • Southernmost Point, Key West
    Tom Tucker

    Tom Tucker rode his bike from The Villages to Key West and turned around and made the trip back.


  • Growing Old is not for Sissies, Etta Clark
    Etta Clark

    When a professional photographer and athlete turned 40, she became fascinated with the vitality of older men and women.


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    Actor James Garner Suffers Stroke

    Garner, an Oscar nominee for "Murphy's Romance" and star of TV shows including "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," turned 80 in April.


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    Bait is Big Business

    Howard's Bait & Tackle Shop stands as an unchanging landmark in an area surrounded by development. See how in a time when high-tech rules, a very low-tech, small business turned out to be a big part of a community.

  • Joanna McCully
    Joanne McCully

    Joanne McCully graduated from Cornell University at the age of 51 and has found a new career.


  • Linda Franklin
    Linda Franklin

    She may have been one of the most powerful and successful women on Wall Street but Linda Franklin turned 50 and decided to take another road in life.


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    Walter Cronkite

    Born: Nov. 4, 1916
    For nearly two decades, Americans overwhelmingly turned to Walter Cronkite for the day's news.


  • Rita Rudner
    Rita Rudner

    Comedian Rita Rudner turned 50 and turned over a new leaf. At 54, she's written 5 books and has kept her marriage going for 20 years. So, what's her secret to happiness?


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    Confronting Cancer: Part 5

    She's gone under the knife, and now Meg Gaffney is looking forward to the needle! But finding the right tattoo artist to help her end her breast cancer battle has turned out to be tougher than she thought.

  • Deron Beal
    Deron Beal

    Deron Beal used other people's junk to start his own treasure of an online company – Freecycle – that now has over 4.2 million users.


  • Naomi Judd
    Naomi Judd

    Naomi Judd says an "ism" is afflicting her generation -- ageism.


  • Fan Benno-Caris
    Fan Benno-Caris

    She's not a runner and she's not a walker – Fan Benno-Caris is right in between. She's been race walking for almost 20 years and she's not slowing down anytime soon.


  • Martha Reeves
    Martha Reeves

    The unmistakable voice behind songs like "Dancing in the Streets" and "Nowhere to Run" is more powerful than it's ever been. Spend a few minutes with Motown legend Martha Reeves.


  • Dave Barry
    Dave Barry

    One of the country's greatest humorists and most prolific writers answers the question: how long can we age without reaching maturity?


  • Don Brewer
    Don Brewer

    It didn’t take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.


  • Dr. Dean Ornish
    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.


  • Terry Peterson
    Terry Peterson

    This over 50 extreme sports athlete makes peoples' jaws drop with only one wheel. Terry Peterson, best known as the UniGeezer, has become a worldwide sensation on a unicycle.


  • Tammy Erickson
    Tammy Erickson

    The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when the hit 65.


  • Terry Roach
    Terry Roach

    Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competition. She's a walking medical miracle who has overcome the worst to become the best.


  • Pilar Gerasimo
    Pilar Gerasimo

    Five years ago Pilar Gerasimo took a lifestyle and turned it into Experience Life magazine. Now she has 600,000 people reading her ideals.


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    Robert Sleigh

    Robert Sleigh may have retired as a philosophy professor, but he was far from retired from life. At age 75, he not only entered the World Championships of Indoor Rowing, he won!


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    Marshall Ulrich

    For a man who has run more than 100 ultra-marathons and climbed to the top of all the seven summits of the world, it's hard to believe Marshall Ulrich was a bit of a couch potato until he was almost 30.


  • Sara Davidson
    Sara Davidson

    Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.


  • A Warm Welcome
    These Girls Have Game

    Debra Smith found a way to fulfill her dream and give every "girl" the chance to go to summer camp.


  • Sandy Yaguda
    Sandy Yaguda

    Legendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda is having fun bringing his band back to life.


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    Howard Stone

    The idea of retirement has always been associated with turning 65 and moving to Florida to golf and relax. Well, one man and his wife decided to change the whole concept of retiring and created a new roadmap for those ready to retire.


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    Jean Newell

    Inventions and ideas unfortunately sometimes stay just that. But Jean Newell decided to turn her ideas into a business and changed her title to "entrepreneur."


  • Lou
    Another Beautiful Florida Day

    I bought a new motorcycle this week and I just had to take it out for a breakin ride, and what a georgous day to do it.  I headed south from Clermont to Lake Louisa Road, which is one of my favorite roads.  The lake was beautiful as usual and...

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  • Don Felder
    Don Felder

    He was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.


  • Jerry Friedman And Students
    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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    whoa - slow down!

    when I was much younger, an older woman, the mother of a friend, said, "John, there is a 45 year old woman trapped in this 75 year old body." I gave the polite and perfunctory nod and agreed that was true although privately I dismissed it... after all,...

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    Going Green Everyday

    Earth Day is just one day out of the year -- how can you help save the Earth the other 364 days of the week? Check out these inspirational stories to get motivated, and get moving!


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    We have landed in Lee County for The Games

    The 16th Annual Florida Senior Games State Championships begin in Lee County and the City of Cape Coral on Saturday and will continue for eight more days through December 9. During that time, more than 1,600 of Florida's finest athletes age 50 and over...

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  • Bernie - The Ultimate Florida Gators Fan!!!
    Concerning Sea Turtles

    I 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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  • Jackie and Elizabeth
    Have You Googled Yourself Lately?

    OK, so be honest. Have you ever Googled yourself? C'mon, aren't you curious about what comes up when you enter your name into Google's vast search engine? I'll admit that I've done it more than a few times. Mostly it's to see where some of my...

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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 to...

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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 to...

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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.

  • Mikey
    My quest for a shot at "The Amazing Race"

    CAUTION: GB MEMBER VIDEO AHEAD...KEEP READING ! ! ! What do you get when you mix the following elements: An “amazing” sense of adventure, a 13 page application form, a video camera and my sister, whom I’ve known for 36 years? It’s quite simple....

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    Abbott and Costello Today

    You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on..


  • Lou
    Traveling the Continent by Motorcycle

    Each 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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  • Gordy Shields
    Update -- No Surgery for Shields

    Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.


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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.


  • Jackie and Elizabeth
    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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    Fast Forward: Something to Think About

    The story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.


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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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  • Glenn Fenster
    Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels

    Blog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?


  • 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.


  • Boomer
    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.


  • Boomer
    What Is Your Dream?

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


  • Boomer
    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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