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a granddad and his grandchild looking at a laptop, possibly doing puzzles online Prostockstudio
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Running and the Law

Two puzzles – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 28, 2024
front view of a German wirehaired pointer lying down. Image by jarihin. Used with article on the importance of dog training and Cathy M. Rosenthal's take on Gov. Kristi Noem's decision to kill her 14-month-old German Wirehaired Pointer.
Cathy M Rosenthal

The Importance of Dog Training

Animal behavior issues should be managed with humane solutions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 22, 2024
Tiny percebes (barnacles) are a local specialty in northwest Spain, including Santiago de Compostela.
Rick Steves

Spain’s Santiago de Compostela

Saints and sustenance: pilgrims, tetilla, percebes, and more

By Rick Steves | May 21, 2024
Woman smiling looking at her tablet, perhaps playing a puzzle like this week's Boggle Find Six States. Image by Lordn7
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find Six States

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 20, 2024
The market in colorful Tangier, Morocco, boasts piles of fruits, veggies, and olives, countless varieties of bread, and nonperishables, like clothing and electronics.
Rick Steves

Colorful Tangier, Morocco

A cultural kaleidoscope just across from southern Spain

By Rick Steves | May 14, 2024
grandmom and girl on tablet together - image by Syda Productions (used with Jumble Puzzle: Talking Trees)
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Talking Tree and Power Plant

Two puzzles – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 13, 2024
A stroll on Rome's ancient Appian Way is a kind of time travel.
Rick Steves

The Appian Way: Rome’s Ancient Superhighway

An engineering wonder in 300 BC, a must-see in the 2000s

By Rick Steves | May 7, 2024
woman on tablet Yuri Arcurs. For Boggle bugs puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Bugs BrainBusters: Find the Insects

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 6, 2024
Elevated ‘Snacking’ at Gather & Hem - two cocktails, a charcuterie plate, and oysters
Annie Tobey

Elevated ‘Snacking’ at Gather & Hem

Pre-show or just because

By Annie Tobey | May 2, 2024
David Selby screenshot in a Smartphone Theatre production - provided by Todd Felderst
Nick Thomas

David Selby’s Mom Was a Big Fan

‘She watched every show I did’

By Nick Thomas | April 30, 2024

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