Life starts at 50, gets great at 60 and primo at 70.

Thank God for Pain Killers
Understanding pain is essential for effective management and relief. Pain is a complex experience that can be classified into two primary types: acute and chronic. Acute pain typically arises suddenly, often as a direct response to injury or illness. It serves as a protective mechanism, alerting the body to potential harm and encouraging behaviors to avoid further damage. Common causes of acute pain include surgical procedures, fractures, or infections, and it usually resolves once the underlying issue is treated.
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50 outside-the-box, fun ideas for creative senior citizens

The audacity of having fun knows no age limits! Here’s to the daring, the bold, and the audacious seniors who refuse to let their golden years be anything less than extraordinary. Dive into this list and reclaim your youthful audacity with every zany idea! Try the duct tape challenge. 

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My Son's DIY Bathroom Clothes Rack

Jordan, who was diagnosed as autistic at age three, built a bath rack for his mother using recycled bed slats. With his father's guidance, Jordan designed and constructed the rack, applying stain and webbing to the sanded slats and fitting them in the bathroom. It takes audacity to reject society's labels. Despite his learning challenges, Jordan's thirst for knowledge has driven him to achieve a 3.50 GPA at California State University, Northridge, earn a blackbelt in Tae Kwan Do, and help launch PureAudacity.com. The project showcased Jordan's talent and dedication, resulting in a functional and well-loved bath rack for his mom.

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The Tale of the Pet Rock: The Audacity to Succeed

Remember the 1970s, when disco was king, bell-bottoms were the pinnacle of fashion, and lava lamps adorned every teenager's room? Among these groovy trends emerged one of the most unlikely cultural phenomena—the Pet Rock. Yes, you read that right: a rock, but not just any rock; a rock that promised companionship, loyalty, and, best of all, zero maintenance.

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We All Worship the Same God.

I firmly believe that I will stand before God with my Christian, Jewish, and Muslim brothers. I don't believe there is a Christian god, a Jewish god, or a Muslim god. There is only one God.  I am a Christian. I have a very close friend who is Muslim and a long-time friend who is a devout Jew. We all worship the same God. Here are 10 statements from Jesus and relevant references from the NIV Bible, Jewish texts (mainly the Tanakh), and the Quran. I'll also provide brief explanations on how each applies to today's living from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim perspectives. We All Worship the Same God. 

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