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Granddad and grandson on a computer tablet, possibly doing puzzles or games
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles for Chow Time

Two scrambled word games, for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 15, 2024
man with wine and rizz aspirations. Евгений Полишко. Article on "Ritz" as the Oxford word of the year
Greg Schwem

Using the Oxford Word of the Year to Sound Smarter

Get ready, world, a new, ‘rizz-ful’ me is headed your way

By Greg Schwem | January 12, 2024
In Castelrotto, the church bells ring daily starting at 6 a.m., to the comfort of locals and to the consternation of tourists.
Rick Steves

Castelrotto: A Germanic Gem in Italy’s Alps

German culture and food, ABBA of the Alps, chiming bell tower, and charm

By Rick Steves | January 9, 2024
an older man outside using a tablet, possibly doing a puzzle like Boggle and go birding, or reading
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle and Go Birding

How many words can YOU find in this word-search puzzle?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 8, 2024
A trip to Konopiště Castle is like visiting a turn-of-the-20th-century time capsule. CREDIT: Rick Steves. For article on three memorable historic trips close to Prague.
Rick Steves

Three Short Trips from Prague Offer Fascinating History

A trio of memorable Czech countryside highlights

By Rick Steves | January 2, 2024
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop. For Jumble Puzzles with Baffled Males
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Baffled Males

A squirrel and a comb-over in these scrambled word games, for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 1, 2024
An Asian couple looking at a computer tablet. By Imtmphoto.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: A Watery Puzzle

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 25, 2023
karaoke microphone, image by Ilkin Guliyev, for article on an obituary to karaoke
Greg Schwem

An Obituary for Karaoke

For whenever it’s ready to die

By Greg Schwem | December 20, 2023
Statute of Liberty on Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Courtesy of Statue Cruises.
Martha Steger

Save and Sightsee with CityPASS

A time- and money-saving way to see NYC and other U.S. cities

By Martha Steger | December 19, 2023
A granddad and a grandson looking at a laptop, by Fizkes. For Jumble puzzles - two, one for kids and one Classic
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Kite and a Church

Two scrambled word games for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 18, 2023

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