Contributors

Illuminate lights with Christmas tree shapes and floating stocking, gingerbread men, and more
Steve Cook

The Season Is What’s Booming

Lights, music, food, and tipples

By Steve Cook | November 25, 2021
Three generations on laptop Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. Doing puzzles or other fun activities.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Word Puzzle for Kids & Adults: They Have Smarts

The scrambled word game

November 25, 2021
White maltipoo dog resting with her stuffed toy. Photo Suse Schulz Dreamstime. For article, Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Confuses Owner
Cathy M Rosenthal

Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Has Pet Owner Scratching Her Head

Plus ideas introducing a feral cat to other household cats

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 24, 2021
Istanbul, with the Galata Bridge spanning the Golden Horn. Photo from Rick Steves' Europe. For article on change and progress in Turkey, Rick Steves’ Europe: Déjà Vu in Istanbul
Rick Steves

Rick Steves’ Europe: Change and Progress in Turkey

Déjà Vu in Istanbul

By Rick Steves | November 23, 2021
Dhos Bittersweet NA spirit for article on non-alcoholic drinks
Annie Tobey

Treat Yourself to a Non-Alcoholic Buzz

Products that provide unadulterated pleasure

By Annie Tobey | November 22, 2021
Man playing chess Photo Korn Vitthayanukarun Dreamstime2. For use with puzzles, boggle, games, etc.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the European Countries

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 22, 2021
iron horse restaurant ashland. Photo modified from Facebook image
Food Finds

Iron Horse Restaurant in Ashland

Head north and dine in a bygone era

By Steve Cook | November 18, 2021
Winter Fest carousel at Kings Dominion. Photo courtesy of Kings Dominion for What's Booming Richmond
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Beer and Brrrr

Winter wonders and a dose of the ’60s make this the hap-happiest season of all

By Steve Cook | November 18, 2021
Three generations on laptop Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. For Free Jumble Puzzles for Kids and Adults
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Free Jumble Puzzles for Kids & Adults

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 18, 2021
angry cat Photo by Simone Obrien Dreamstime. For article, neighbor's cat suddenly becomes mean
Cathy M Rosenthal

My Pet World: Neighbor’s Cat Becomes Seriously Mean

Plus a picky pooch and other dog food questions

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 17, 2021

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