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A guinea pig surrounded by American flag iconography, from Anthony Anise Totah Jr. While politics can seem bereft of genuine, warm-hearted laughs, Nick Thomas’s deep dive into congressional members’ names provides non-partisan grins and giggles.
Humor

A Guide to Congressional Members’ Names

What’s in a name? A lot of laughs!

By Nick Thomas | May 19, 2023
Frankfurt's Romerberg Square looks old, but the half-timbered buildings were rebuilt in 1983, four decades after bombs destroyed the originals during World War II. “For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid … but today, its energy makes it worth a look,” says travel writer Rick Steves, sharing highlights of what makes a visit to modern Germany in Frankfurt worthwhile.
Rick Steves

Experience Modern Germany in Frankfurt

Banks and art and cuisine – plus history

By Rick Steves | May 16, 2023
woman looking at a tablet, perhaps playing a puzzle. For this week's Boggle: go fish!
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Go Fish!

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 15, 2023
The Three Stooges, Larry, Curly, Moe, in the 1937 short Dizzy Doctors - Columbia Pictures. "A Tour De Farce: The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road”
Books

Calling All Knuckleheads

A new book looks at touring with the Three Stooges

By Nick Thomas | May 12, 2023
Newt at Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery. On a recent trip to Nelson County, VA, Boomer editor Annie Tobey and her dog enjoyed dog-friendly activities and lodging at the Indigo House.
Annie Tobey

A Weekend for the Dog – and Me – at the Indigo House

Canine-friendly Nelson County adventures

By Annie Tobey | May 11, 2023
Beyond the colorful hillside buildings, rich blue waters, and relaxing beach, Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy holds a wealth of history. Credit Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Glitzy Positano on the Amalfi Coast

More than just a pretty façade

By Rick Steves | May 9, 2023
Grandma and two grandkids on a laptop, from Wavebreakmedia. Two Jumble puzzles, with ghostly math: play one with your favorite kid or use it as a warm-up, then tackle the more challenging puzzle.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Ghostly Math

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 8, 2023
Dog looking at sunset. A heartwarming look at a mother's belief that dogs go to heaven. Image by Anjajuli
Nick Thomas

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?

Mom sure hoped so

By Nick Thomas | May 5, 2023
Barbara Eden of "I Dream of Jeannie" fame at home - photo credit Michael Caulfield
Nick Thomas

Barbara Eden Is Still Dreaming of Jeannie

And still going strong

By Nick Thomas | May 2, 2023
Christian pilgrims and tourists are drawn to the dramatically situated Mont St-Michel, a soaring island abbey in Normandy that is completely surrounded by the sea at high tide. The towering abbey of Mont St-Michel rises above the surrounding landscape – which becomes a waterscape at high tide. Traveler Rick Steves takes us to the historic island abbey with its rich history, traditional omelets, and a man-powered treadwheel.
Rick Steves

Mont St-Michel: Hermits and Omelets

Normandy’s magnificent island abbey

By Rick Steves | May 2, 2023

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