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senior man doing puzzle Katie Nesling Dreamstime. Exercise your mind with one of America’s favorite puzzles. Fun, stimulating, and picked for baby boomers.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle the Trees: The Word Search Puzzle

How many trees can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 26, 2022
Queen dolls in a shop window. Photo by Nuii7711, Dreamstime. Writer and humorist Nick Thomas probes the royal humor of Queen Elizabeth II, her husband, and her successor and speculates on other lost opportunities at regal fun.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Royal Humor

Saluting the humor of Queen Elizabeth II and other British royalty

By Nick Thomas | September 26, 2022
beef vindaloo curry Paul Vinten Dreamstime. For article on Noorani Kabab House in Henrico County, Richmond, Virginia.
Food Finds

Discovering the Buffet at Noorani Kabab House

Butter Chicken and Beyond

By Steve Cook | September 22, 2022
Baden-Baden's casino has the elegance of a royal palace, but anyone who pays the fee and meets the dress code can come to gamble or people-watch. Travel writer Rick Steves transports us to Germany’s Black Forest and to Baden-Baden, through a wealth of natural beauty, rich traditions, a historic casino, and pleasurable mineral spas.
Rick Steves

Germany’s Black Forest and Baden-Baden

Natural beauty, rich traditions, ostentatious casino, and a relaxing bath

By Rick Steves | September 20, 2022
US Supreme Court building. Image by Rex Wholster, Dreamstime. Writer Nick Thomas provides tongue-in-cheek insight into America’s nine Supreme Court Justices for some serious laughs.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Supreme Court Surprises

Getting some giggles and guffaws from the bench

By Nick Thomas | September 19, 2022
senior man doing puzzle Katie Nesling Dreamstime.com for puzzles articles
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumbles: Self Portrait and a Cruise

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 19, 2022
country breakfast with flaky biscuits and country ham, scrambled eggs, fresh strawberries, coffee and orange juice. Photo by Cheryl Davis, Dreamstime. Boomer goes to The Pickel Barrel for comfort food that will satiate your belly, from flaky biscuits with country ham to Southern supper gems.
Food Finds

I’m Going to The Pickel Barrel

Spell check be darned, I’m going and I know it’s right

By Steve Cook | September 15, 2022
Rick Steves takes us to Vernazza, along the Italian Riviera in Cinque Terre, recalling a kind-hearted Vernazzan man and a peaceful view.
Rick Steves

Vernazza: Lorenzo’s view

‘Rest here. The view is nice’

By Rick Steves | September 13, 2022
senior woman doing puzzle. Credit: Richardjohnsonuk Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Search for Feathered Friends

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 12, 2022
Burger and fries: Travel back in time to Westwood Fountain in Richmond’s West End, a Virginia restaurant serving classic homemade meals for breakfast and lunch.
Food Finds

Back to the Past at Westwood Fountain

Eating up the nostalgia at a restaurant, pharmacy, and retail store

By Steve Cook | September 8, 2022

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