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Cartoon of a woman using an electric flyswatter but hitting a person holding a turkey, while the dog looks on eagerly, waiting for the turkey to drop. Electric flyswatters are all the buzz for gift-giving. Writer Nick Thomas provides a tongue-in-cheek look at the gizmos, with firsthand experience to support his recommendations.
Humor

Electric Flyswatters Make Stunning Gifts

Pull out your holiday list and find your frenemies

By Nick Thomas | December 2, 2022
Sticky Rice sushi and Tater Tots together on a platter
Food Finds

Lots of Tots at Sticky Rice

A surprising food pairing at this Fan favorite restaurant

By Steve Cook | December 1, 2022
Granddad and grandson working on a computer, perhaps for a Jumble Puzzles
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Billboards and Batters

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 28, 2022
A basket of tater tots with a container of ketchup. Image by Msphotographic.
Greg Schwem

The World’s Most Perfect Food

Tater Tots takes the gold

By Greg Schwem | November 24, 2022
Edinburgh castle on a dreary, overcast day. With a colorful and sometimes grimy history, Edinburgh, Scotland, offers a rich look at the passage of Scottish time. Travel writer Rick Steves guides readers through the historic castle and capital city, with tips on must-sees and must-dos on a visit.
Rick Steves

Edinburgh Packs a Cultural Punch

From the castle to the whisky, the Scottish capital is worth a visit

By Rick Steves | November 22, 2022
black woman on laptop doing puzzle photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For Boggle metal mania puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: African Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 21, 2022
The Greek theater in Taormina. Travel writer Rick Steves offers snapshots of the Greek island of Sicily – Mount Etna, Catania, Palermo, Cefalù – and its gruff, charming appreciation for life and Vespas.
Rick Steves

Sicily: Snapshots of the Greek Island

Oozing with energy and life

By Rick Steves | November 15, 2022
Beers from Selvedge Brewing, via Facebook page. Josh Skinner, the new brewer at Selvedge Brewing in Charlottesville, brings experience, knowledge, and craft for better beer and pairings.
Annie Tobey

Selvedge Brewing Reinforces Its Seams

New brewer Josh Skinner enhances quality at the Charlottesville brewpub

By Annie Tobey | November 10, 2022
Sagrada Família, under construction since 1883, is the culmination of Antoni Gaudí's wildly creative Modernista style. In Barcelona: The spirit of Catalunya
Rick Steves

Barcelona, Spain

The spirit of Catalunya

By Rick Steves | November 8, 2022
grandmom grandson on tablet puzzle Imtmphoto Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Bugs and Pigs

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 7, 2022

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