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Woman in a French shop holding a platter of escargot. Credit: Rick Steves Europe. For article on the French Passion for Fine Points in Cuisine
Food & Drink

French Wine, Terroir, and Escargot

The nuances of baseball and French cuisine

By Rick Steves | October 26, 2021
senior woman doing puzzle. Credit: Richardjohnsonuk Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: It’s a Bird ... No, It’s 7 Birds!

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 25, 2021
A scared dog. Credit Dashabelozerova Dreamstime. For article, Dog Is Still Scared a Year Later
Cathy M Rosenthal

Dog Rescued from Hoarding Still Scared a Year Later

Plus pets who may outsmart us and ‘urinary calculus’

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 21, 2021
Krakow, Poland: Maly Rynek Old Market Square Credit: Lei Xu Dreamstime. For article on Rick Steves, Poland’s historic and captivating Krakow
Rick Steves

Poland’s historic, captivating Krakow

Wandering through history to the charm of the 21st century

By Rick Steves | October 21, 2021
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

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