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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
Woman in a wheelchair on a tablet. Exercise your mind with the Boggle puzzle, one of America’s favorite word-search challenges. In this puzzle, find seven five-letter mammals.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Five-Letter Mammals

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 1, 2023
Closeup of three tacos. Life-changing tacos? That’s what food writer Steve Cook claims to have found at Lalo’s Pinches Tacos Bar and Grill in Richmond, Virginia.
Food Finds

Talking Tasty Tacos at Pinches Taco Bar

Another culinary venture from Eduardo ‘Lalo’ Macias

By Steve Cook | April 27, 2023
Though details have changed, locals still gather and flirt in Plaza Mayor in Salamanca, Spain. Travel writer Rick Steves tells us of this and other masterpieces in the Spanish town. Image by Olivier Guiberteau
Rick Steves

Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor

The Spanish city’s community living room and other cultural masterpieces

By Rick Steves | April 25, 2023

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