Market Square in Haarlem. Travel writer Rick Steves takes us into a B&B in Haarlem, Amsterdam, where his hosts share their observations on the culture of people who visit their home.
Rick Steves

Flabbergasted by Culture Lessons in a Haarlem B&B

Humorous insights into Western nationalities

By Rick Steves | May 3, 2022
a pack of thoroughbred horses racing at the Kentucky Derby photo by Cheryl Quigley Dreamstime. Writer Nick Thomas shares his sure-fire method for not picking a Kentucky Derby winner. Learn what not to do from his tongue-in-cheek advice.
Humor

Picking a Kentucky Derby Winner – Or Not

Don’t do as I do

By Nick Thomas | May 2, 2022
Bonnie and Claire show illustration

‘Bonnie and Claire’ at Hanover Tavern

A funny and heartwarming premiere from Bo Wilson

May 2, 2022
a pile of cars in a junkyard for article on car wreckers. Photo 716199 © Tormod Rossavik | Dreamstime.com
Wheels & Wings

What Do Car Wreckers Do to Different Parts of the Vehicle?

April 28, 2022
grandmom granddaughter on computer puzzle Credit: fizkes dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Ghosts & Teachers

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 25, 2022
two young veterinarians with a husky. Photo by Vadimgozhda Dreamstime. Writer Nick Thomas offers a tongue-in-cheek look at how to choose a vet, notably six warning signs that alert you to walk out immediately!
Humor

How to Choose a Vet

Or, the top 10 warning signs – a humorous take on the decision

By Nick Thomas | April 25, 2022
grandmom and granddaughter on laptop, maybe doing puzzles. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Wind and Frogs

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 11, 2022
grandmother grandson looking at laptop, possibly doing a puzzle. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For Jumble joy
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Joy for Kids and Adults

The scrambled word game

March 30, 2022
Tony Bennett performs Photo by Mathayward Dreamstime. For article, In the Season Four finale of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Tony Bennett managed to star without having to show his face or sing a note.
TV & Movies

Tony Bennett in the ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Season Finale

How music royalty made an appearance without being seen or heard

By A.D. Amorosi, Variety | March 29, 2022
discouraged woman at laptop photo by Marcos Calvo Mesa Dreamstime. For article, Baby boomer and Boomer reader Karen Czuleger Strgacich sings the "unable to retire" blues, at the reasons and at overcoming the regrets.
From Our Readers

Stuck in the Middle

Singing the woes of being unable to retire

By Karen Czuleger Strgacich | March 28, 2022

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