GB Items Related to Tag - walk
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Best of the Rest -- Old Lady and AirbagAn young man driving a convertible in a big hurry. An old lady carrying a bag in a cross walk. Who do you think comes out on top in this confrontation?
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Living Happily with Hearing Loss!Hello Everyone.... A friend of mine introduced me to this site and it is great! I am a true Floridian, born ,raised and lived all my life in Florida. Boring? No way! people pay to visit this state:) However I am also hard of hearing and have...
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Brenda in The VillagesI 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...
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Boomer's Buzz: Tuesday, March 18The Fed is set to step in (again) to try and save the failing economy. Feeling the "brain fog?" You're not imagining it, plus: human Terminators, getting your documentary on -- online, and it's a lesson from the Masters. Don't miss today's Buzz!
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Experiencing AngelsI have never seen angels but my husband did. He passed away five years ago. He was a Navajo Indian and I'm an anglo..belagonna in their language. I have lived on and around the Navajo reservation for years....
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How to Stuff a Turkey....How To Stuff A Turkey.. We have all had those days, when someone was in town, or decided to ‘pop over for dinner’. We have all celebrated holidays with family and friends and celebrated being together over a Turkey...
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Fast Forwards: Boomer's Zen RulesThese tongue-in-cheek Boomers' Zen Rules have been living in e-mail inboxes all over the net. A loyal GB member forwarded them to us. They're silly and yet profound.
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Gordy ShieldsCalifornian Gordy Shields is living proof that it's never too late to excel at whatever it is you enjoy and that anyone can overcome almost anything.
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Out of a Coma, Back on TrackWorld Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.
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Bad to the BatonThey can't walk down the sidewalk without drawing stares, but that's no problem for a group of women living in The Villages, Florida. They love the attention and are getting plenty of it as they cross the country performing their baton twirling show.
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Jane DulieuWhen a brain tumor left her barely able to walk, Villages resident Jane Dulieu discovered her water legs.
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2008 Walk4HearingThink about the ways that hearing loss has impacted those around you. As State Chapter Coordinator for the Hearing Loss Association of Florida, I'd like to give you a personal example: "My hearing loss was detected when I was...
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Lemon Aid?I don't know if it's Murphy's Law or just my luck, but whenever I cut into a lemon, some of the juice will squirt into one of my eyes and cause excruciating pain. Big time. What synergy causes that liquid to always find a path leading directly to one...
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Dennis WaltersDennis Walters was a rising star in the collegiate level of golf and seemed to be on the verge of qualifying for the PGA Tour when a freak golf cart accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.
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93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing RecordIt was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.
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Georgia KleinhenzWe all know the little old lady that lived in a shoe, but Georgia Kleinhenz is known as the Legendary Little Old Lady on a Bike. She got her name because of how many six-day bicycle tours she's done. Can you say 28?
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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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Confronting Cancer: Part 7Throughout Meg Gaffney's battle with breast cancer, she's marked milestones. But this may be the most important of them all -- the first look in the mirror after her final reconstruction surgery.
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A Tribute to Our Dear Friend WendyAs many of you know, Wendy Chioji is a good friend of most of the staff at GB. This week she said goodbye to Central Florida, retiring from TV news and growing bolder in her efforts to open a cycling center in Park City, Utah. Marc Middleton...
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Terri DennisFeeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.
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Harry Wayne CaseyFor a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
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9 Steps to Physical FitnessIt's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.
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If The Shoe Fits!Sunday, June 8, 2008 If The Shoe Fits... When someone who shall remain nameless (for now) accused me of having too many pairs of shoes, I found myself justifying the various functions for all of my shoes...or most of my shoes anyway. I was...
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Paying It ForwardYou’ve heard of paying it forward? It’s the concept that if someone does something nice for you, you do something nice for someone else. Then that person will do something nice for another person, and so on, and so on. Instead of paying the...
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Two very experienced Senior Games athletesHow many times do you have the opportunity to talk to someone who is 102 years old? I had that pleasure when I called to check in on John Donnelly, my favorite over-100 years old athlete. His first comment to me was if we had created a 100-105 year...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 27Real Estate prices are dropping. It could be a great time to buy. But wait until you see what a cozy little pad in Brooklyn will set you back. Check the photos. Gasp at the price.
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Pets Are People ... Right?
I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...
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We're Better Off Without Them!Can you believe all the celebrities who died in '07? I'm sure you saw the names. Every newspaper in the country ran a list back around new years of those who didn't make it out alive. Don't you hate that? It's enough to bring anybody down. Of course, it's...
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5 Questions With: Ellen WhitehurstEllen Whitehurst, a guest on The Growing Bolder Radio Show, is a writer who helps others find happiness through holistic medicine, feng shui and more. But her path to success and financial freedom was a long and winding one.
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Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History LessonsWith all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that...
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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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You SurvivedYou are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a GiftHow do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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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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Update -- No Surgery for ShieldsGordy 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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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...
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How would your life be different if you were ten times bolder than you are right now?Each week, 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 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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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.