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Hi
Just saying hello. I'm here to make some new friends,I'm very happily single. After twenty years of marrage hell, I went on about three dates and decided I was not ready for a new relationship that went past friendship, and after ten years of being single...
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Hiking the Paria Canyon
Recently my son Steven, his wife Eileen and her brother Lee went on a hiking trip to the Paria Canyon near Lee's Ferry in Arizona. They had such a great trip. It was a 38 mile hike into the canyon with red and orange and brown sandstone cliffs all marbled...
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Life Is so short
Hi Friends So Happy to be here ! Had a bad scare over the weekend..was not felling all that great for about 4 days ..went to bed early on Friday night,woke up because I was so cold ..Put more...
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First Day of Retirement
This is my first blog. It chronicles the first day of my retirement. The information is copied and pasted from a book that I wrote on baby boomer retirement. If the blogging police deem this a crime, I am guilty as charged. The next day I awoke at the...
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My Baby's 18th
I sit here writing this and wondering how we got here so fast. It seems just like yesterday I had a 8lb 6oz healthy, happy baby boy. I had him late in life I was 36 and had a few health issues but all went well with my pregnancy and delivery. The joy...
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Hot Flashes and No Air Conditioning
Today I am basking in the nice, cold air! But that hasn't been the case for the past few weeks. What's a poor boomer girl to do when she has a hot flash and NO air conditioning? About two weeks ago, the air conditioner went on...
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What Happened to Marc Middleton's Column?
Marc Middleton wrote a popular Growing Bolder Lifestyle Column in the local paper. When it disappeared, we received lots of mail from readers who wondered where it went. The answer is - here.
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One Big Donation
Tis the season once again to be in the giving mood. Thats exactly what I did a few years back but unknowingly I realy gave! One morning I decided to clean out our closets and dressers of clothing that we no longer wore, Most were new some...
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George Blair (Banana George)
Born: Jan. 22, 1915
The ageless icon is arguably the greatest barefoot waterskier of all-time. Now in his mid-90's Banana still skis on a regular basis. -
My Real Life College Road Trip
I get up at 5am, shower, dress and finishing packing the car for the two hour college road trip. We get to the place my daughter says is where orientation is going to be held. Nobody's there. It was the AnimalSciencesBuilding. Then I see a lady...
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Camping in Oak Creek Canyon, AZ
Mother's Day Weekend – May 9,10,11 – Matt, Lesli, Solomon, his friend Daniel, Daniel and myself went to Oak Creek
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Christmas in Phoenix
Well, the trip down to Phoenix went smoothly, no snow, no ice and plenty of sunshine. Right after the Christmas program I was all packed and ready to go. I said my good-byes and headed to a much warmer climate. I arrived at my son Steven’s for...
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Tom Rush: "Remember Song"
It seemed like folk music legend Tom Rush had forgotten how popular he was in the '60s, because when his "Remember Song" went viral on YouTube, he was surprised. It's gotten more than 3 million views, giving people a reason to remember him.
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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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Gaining "Soul" Custody
Gaining “Soul” Custody By Deedra Hunter, M.S., LMHC You actually think everything is perfect, and then life happens. Life happened to me August 14, 1994. A process server knocked on the door with papers...
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How I learned to "Do the Hustle"
My old friend, Frank, used to be married to Donna. Donna had a very close friend, Jim, who was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that. I say was because Jim is no longer with us and that's just a darn shame because he was so good natured and an...
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My "Vacation" To BarCamp
It's hard to tear me away from the television on Sundays … football, you know … but this past weekend, I went to a unique event called BarCamp Orlando. It was billed as a get-together for techies, a chance for people to get together to share ideas,...
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Free at Last
I can honestly say that I am now free – free at last. And, the good news is, I didn’t have to spend thousands of dollars in therapy to get that way – this year, the shackles that bound me just fell away. I feel so liberated! I know...
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Keep Moving and Keep Smiling
Herb Hauser was the best 90-year-old tennis player on the planet when we went one-on-one with him. He was active, had a great sense of humor, and the love of a wonderful woman. His message: "Get off the couch. Have some fun. Take some chances."
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It was a death blow.
It's official, HD-DVD is dead. I'm so relieved I went with Blu-Ray six months ago. It was not a decision I took lightly, since my mother still has about a hundred beta tapes at home. HD-DVD fans will likely get a good deal on existing...
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Suzy Cohen: Mood Boosters
Have you ever seen a Red Hatter with a frown on her face? America's Most Trusted Pharmacist Suzy Cohen hasn't, and went in search for the Hatters' secrets. What she found will put you in a very good mood, very quickly!
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Jimmy Carter
Born: Oct. 1, 1924
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ODD Jobs!
Being an entrepreneur...or a “Jill of all trades and a mistress of none,” which is how I’ve always described myself...I’ve found myself involved in some pretty bizarre employment ‘opportunities.’My first job was on top...
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How my mother changed world history - without knowing it!
Terschelling, Netherlands, June 1964 She was skipping the rope that, on the other end, was tight up on the stoop bench, while she stood across the street and my friend was jumping. She had been jumping for such a long time, she started to pant....
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Family Togetherness
My brother was worried about saving his 1000-finger banana plant; I was worried about saving my life. I’m not a major worrier, but when there’s a tropical storm/hurricane in the front yard, I get a little apprehensive. I mean, when the water...
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Norman Gitterman
How 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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Dara Torres' Secret
Dara Torres is one of the most talked about Olympians these days. Mostly because she's over 40 and still rockin' it. But also because of this one, big secret.
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Give me a brake
My father has always been one very good auto mechanic. He used to help fix seemingly impossible problems on stock cars that would run the modified NASCAR circuit. Of course, he's been retired for years now. Back in the seventies, he owned a front-end...
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Ed McMahon
The man who bellowed one of TV's most beloved phrases night after night is taking us on a journey through the history of the small screen.
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Stewardess on a coaster - a New Years- memory
In December 1973, a day after Christmas, my mother and I got a physical check-up, in order to get a real Seamans book. It was all done in a hurry, in Amsterdam, and from that moment on we were supposed to be stewardesses. It says so in that book, I...
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Our 2008 Thanksgiving Experience
A few days before Thanksgiving, my husband Bob went to an out-of-town grocery store to buy a fresh turkey. While he was gone, I rearranged things in the refrigerator to make room for the turkey he’d soon be bringing home. As the...
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The gesture
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f191/ina111/th_2169779297_edb0656f2f.jpg After missing the 3.00 pm ferry from Harlingen to Terschelling by only a few minutes, I ensconced myself in a chair in the restaurant overlooking the quay. It...
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Volunteer Fire Company Saves One of It's Own
It wasn’t on the fire ground or an accident, or even on the dangerous interstate highway—there were no warning signs—just a physical that the fire station requires. The chief is always asking if everyone went for their...
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The Rabbi is In!
This past weekend my wife and I traveled to the Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort to witness the wedding of one of my closest friend’s daughter. Robyn and Chip were to be married in what was the most beautiful wedding we’d ever had the...
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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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Meatball the Christmas Cat
I first posted this essay for CafeMom.com, but liked it so much I wanted to share! This Christmas stood out for a lot of non-traditional reasons. I was behind on everything due to multiple family disasters a hundred miles away that started...
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Deb Smith and Jo Dill
When she couldn't find a basketball camp for women over 50, Deb Smith went out and created one herself. Jo Dill is one of the women who enthusiastically signed up for a "dream come true" camp.
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Petula Clark
Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."
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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, but he won!
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Wendy Bruce and Olympic Gymnastics
Gymnast Wendy Bruce went from gold medalist to parent and coach. And during that transformation she realized what was really the secret to success -- fun!
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Jazz on the Water
The other night my wife and I along with some friends went on a little cruise on the Indian River Lagoon. It was the annual WFIT Indian River Queen Paddleboat Cruise where two hundred sixty Jazz aficionados/WFIT supporters gather on the ninety-nine foot...
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Worry, Worry, Worry!!
I went to an ashram once many years ago. I had to be there for a whole month in order to get a yoga teaching certificate. At the end of our program, we would be tested, both with a written exam and then presenting an entire one-hour yoga class...
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The 1982 Denver Blizzard
This 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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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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Super Groovy 70s
Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...
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Marjorie Thompson
Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.
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Roadie Report by Camilla McGuinn
Roadie Report 31 - "The Rolling Thunder Revue" Roger McGuinn, Joanie Mitchell, Joan Beaz A few days after we hugged Barry McGuire goodbye, we loaded our van and hit the road. October has always been our favorite time of year to tour. The minute the...
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NO GROUP FOR ME HERE
I was so "happy" when I heard about "The Red Hat Society!" I went out and I bought myself the very "last" red hat with a big purple band of lace around it and a big purple rose on it and a pair of red slip on sandals and clutch purse then came home and...
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Lynn Tracey
The year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.
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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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Fast Forwards -- Bran Muffins
We all get funny messages in our e-mail inboxes. This one made us giggle, so we thought it might brighten your day, too!
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Confronting Cancer: Part 6
Meg Gaffney goes under the knife for what she hopes is the final time in her recovery from breast cancer. The next step is a nipple tattoo -- the first of its kind!
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Steeped In Memories
You 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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A Hernia of the Heart
It hurt. It always did. I just got used to it. After all, isn't that easier than doing something about it? Anyway, who has time in their lives for distractions like medical ailments. But it wouldn't go away. In fact, it kept getting worse. I couldn't bend...
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More Motivation
The world is filled with doubters. Even men and women of vision have failed to understand a transformational idea. So, if you wonder why no one understands your vision -- this list of mind boggling quotes might make you feel a little better.
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My Boyfriend's NOT Back
After Rudy Guiliani cheated on his wife and they divorced, she wrote a best-selling book titled My Boyfriend’s Back. I don’t mean to be a copycat, but I’m kind of, sort of, writing the same book. Mine is titled My Boyfriend’s...
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A little bit of Florida's back country
As some of your already know, I am a motorcycle enthusiast. To be on the open road with the wind in my face gives me a feeling of really being alive and in touch with nature. The other day a small group of us over 50 year old riders decided to take...













































