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rufous hummingbird female. Image by Brian Kushner - avian visitors
Flyways & Byways

Flyways & Byways: Unexpected Avian Visitors

Bird species making surprise appearances in Virginia

By Jerry Uhlman | February 23, 2024
An agave field at sunset. By Jcfotografo. For article on tastes of tequila event, Tequilabamba
Annie Tobey

Tequilabamba for Tastes of Craft Tequila, Mezcals, and More

The premium event quality tequilas and mezcals plus Mexican small plates

By Annie Tobey | February 20, 2024
Slovenia: Ljubljana’s riverfront promenade is lined with quaint boutiques, great restaurants, and cafés ripe for people-watching. CREDIT: Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Secret Slovenia

Shh! Don’t tell anyone about this European gem – just go!

By Rick Steves | February 20, 2024
couple on laptop, perhaps doing a puzzle. Image by Laindiapiaroa. For this week's Boggle puzzle on countries with A at the beginning and end
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Countries with A at the Beginning and End

How many words and countries can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 19, 2024
couple on sofa with their dog. image by Monkey Business Images. Article: does a dog get jealous?
Cathy M Rosenthal

Does a Dog Get Jealous?

‘When my wife hugs me, our dog comes between us’

February 16, 2024
grandmom and granddaughter on a laptop, possibly doing puzzles and games. Prathan Chorruangsak
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzle with Bats and Smooches

The classic puzzle plus the Jumble for kids

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 12, 2024
Ann Sheridan and James Cagney in “Angels with Dirty Faces,” 1938. Promotion photo
Nick Thomas

Carole Wells Remembers Ann Sheridan

By Nick Thomas | February 12, 2024
moving boxes in a kitchen, by Iofoto. Article, humorous take asking what's on top of your refrigerator
Greg Schwem

What’s on top of your refrigerator?

A not-uncommon storage space

By Greg Schwem | February 9, 2024
A cheerful woman on a laptop, perhaps playing an online puzzle or game, like Sudoku or Jumble. Image by Nyul. For Boggle music puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Music Puzzle

Can you find all 8 musical instruments?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 5, 2024
Exploring inspirational Lisbon in Portugal: View from Largo Santa Luzia Miradouro Santa Luzia
Rick Steves

Exploring Lisbon in Portugal

An inspiration for travel – and travel writers

By Rick Steves | January 30, 2024

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