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Beautifully finished back deck with special lighting, built-in grill, and more. To illustrate the Richmond Home Show. For article on What’s Booming in Richmond Oct. 21 through Oct. 27
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Home Show, Art Show, and Two Martins

Think Fall. Think Small. And for you fans of film, think about a road trip to Charlottesville.

By Steve Cook | October 21, 2021
granddad and grandson playing chess game. Credit: Imtmphoto dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Word Puzzle for Kids & Adults: Two Folk Tales

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 21, 2021
Virginia hotel
Annie Tobey

Virginia Lodging History: Once an Inn, Still an Inn

Historic inns, including many that still welcome guests

By Annie Tobey | October 20, 2021
senior hand doing puzzle Jesus Garcia Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Countries

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 19, 2021
scared cat hiding (Credit: rawpixelimages dreamstime) “why is my ‘grand cat’ afraid of me?”
Cathy M Rosenthal

Traveling Cat May Associate “Grandma” with Trip

Plus litter box problems with a dog in the house and a mean cockapoo

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 14, 2021
Japanese Garden during Garden Glow at Maymont. Image courtesy of Maymont for What's Booming
Steve Cook

What's Booming: Lights, Oom-Pahs, Action!

Maymont is glowing. Your oom-pah-pah’s showing. Here are five ideas, now get going.

By Steve Cook | October 14, 2021
grandmom granddaughter on computer puzzle Credit: fizkes dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Cats and Coal

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 14, 2021
Customers enjoying a beer outside a pub in the Cotswolds, England. Walking Through England’s Quaint Cotswolds
Rick Steves

Walking Through England’s Cotswolds

The thatched kingdom of quaint

By Rick Steves | October 12, 2021
Annie Tobey

Virginia Historic Hotels

For VA travel, make these gems your home base

By Annie Tobey | October 11, 2021
Man doing puzzle, sitting on a sofa
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Pasta

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 11, 2021

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