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picture of two snakes in the leaves. Image by Bruce Macqueen, Dreamstime. Used for the Boggle Find the Snakes puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBuster: Find the Snakes

... Before they find you!

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 17, 2022
This tongue-in-cheek comedic overview of the classic Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth, includes a suggestion that is, well, out of this world.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Macbeth 101

A comedic overview of the classic Shakespearean tragedy

By Nick Thomas | October 17, 2022
Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to Chester for a local favorite, Brocks Bar-B-Que, and introduces us to the family behind the catering business and restaurant.
Food Finds

Brocks Bar-B-Que

Still crazy (about the food) after all these years

By Steve Cook | October 13, 2022
On the Aran Islands: At the prehistoric fortress of Dun Aengus, the dramatic west cliffs of Ireland meet the turbulent sea as Europe comes to an abrupt end.
Rick Steves

Ireland’s Starkly Beautiful Aran Islands

A sleepy town, farming hamlets, weather-beaten charm, and weathered history

By Rick Steves | October 11, 2022
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Fish and Chips and Book Clubs

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 10, 2022
Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook compares two well-known restaurants, Waffle House and The French Laundry. See if you agree.
Food Finds

The Waffle House: It’s No French Laundry. Thankfully

How do these two well-known restaurants stack up?

By Steve Cook | October 6, 2022
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Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy

An owner looks for ideas for his sole cat in his studio apartment

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 5, 2022
Stockholm, Sweden, highlights include the fika (coffee break), summertime military band parades, museums and other attractions in Gamla Stan. Image by Mikael Damkier, Dreamstime
Rick Steves

A Stroll Through Stockholm

Sleek and progressive yet steeped in tradition, including the ‘fika’

By Rick Steves | October 4, 2022
grandparents with granddaughter on a laptop computer, possibly doing a puzzle. Image by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles for Kids and Adults: Fictional Fun

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 4, 2022
In Salema, Portugal, octopi are fished out of the sea as they have been for years and where family restaurants serve up seafood and service.
Rick Steves

Salema in the Algarve: Water Is Still Life

A peaceful pocket on Portugal’s lively south coast

By Rick Steves | September 27, 2022

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