How one dog helped change one woman’s life

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Published 2015-03-15
With the help of her English bulldog Zelda, Carol Gardner built a multi-million dollar greeting card business. She started at the ripe young age of 52. Susan Spencer reports on Gardner and other "late bloomers" who found new careers and callings later in life.

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  • “People have this enormous capacity to blossom at any age” as someone who feels lost about life, even knowing what I want to do. But not sure if I’m on that right path in doing so, and struggling with grief, & sadness. This is a pretty great segment and report, it does give hope and inspiration in a way...
  • We do live in what I call a 'juven-ocracy', and it is a pity. I will be 71 in two weeks (September 17, 2019). I briefly thought about reversing the digits of my age just for fun, and being 17. But actually, I prefer to do it in spirit, while keeping my real age. I married a Katrina survivor from New Orleans, when I was almost 60, in 2008. He was 63. We recently retired, returning to New Orleans (his home City), from NYC (my home city). I am discovering what it is like to be a 'junior senior' in a marvelous new place. And, in fact, I am starting a blog about my experiences. Which I hope may inspire others of mature years, to make changes..at ANY point, in their own lives..
  • What a perfect surprise when I was thinking that now is the time to begin writing. Thank you so much.
  • @42042O
    I thought this video was about a dog. Who is really cute btw. I actually enjoyed it even more when they spoke of the late bloomer thing. It was really cool and inspiring.
  • @49lucky
    There's no such thing as a late bloomer, everyone blooms at different ages. I'm 70 and having a ball in arts and crafts making cat toys thanks to my cat Toy... I just retired and couldn't be happier.
  • Precious, darling pup ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Bless them both ♥♥♥♥♥♥
  • @kevinm.8682
    I needed to see and hear this today, thank you.
  • @Loveroffood41
    I watch this video and I often think of myself as a late bloomer I didn't get into school for my career until I was 35 and now I'm in school I can to be a medical assistant and I will finish when I am 38. Don't ever let someone tell you what you can and cannot do.
  • Was completely committed to off myself at 50, but have committed myself to care for my Daddy 84 and as a damn good Marine.. appreciate this share!
  • @caartista2258
    This is the episode my Dad made me watch after I split with my ex. I love this story! 💖💖it might be my favorite out of the thousands I hv seen from cbs Sunday morning - p.s. this is the best show on the planet! 💖💖💖💖
  • I'm 64 and about to finalize a divorce after a long marriage...not yet a grandma. Life is about to begin for me, maybe in a big way... there's much more to learn and explore. Downside? Can't do all you want to do in one lifetime.
  • Thank you. This is a very eye opening story.
  • @MissTwix
    How exceedingly inspiring!! This is why I love this song soooooooo much . I’m still dreaming of Sunday morning to notice my buds!!!
  • @TheHarveyTruth
    I love these stories. There is hope for me yet! I will be a late bloomer.