Boardwalk at Congaree National Park. Credit: Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike to Congaree National Park

Tips for easy hikes

By Nick Thomas | October 15, 2024
Granddad and his grandson on a laptop. Used with Jumble for kids and classic, with a hint and a sorcerer
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Sorcerer and a Hint

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 14, 2024
A bed with lots of pillow, by Minpin. Suggesting a question, how many pillows are enough?
Greg Schwem

How Many Pillows Are Enough?

And how many is too many?

By Greg Schwem | October 11, 2024
A woman looks with disgust and disappointment at her smartphone after a flaky friend has backed out on her.
Advice for Life

Flaky Friend Expects Pardon

The disappointed friend feels no obligation to absolve them

By R. Eric Thomas | October 11, 2024
A ‘Swan Lake’ Duck Pond, playing at University of Richmond, Oct. 10, 2024
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming RVA: A ‘Swan Lake’ Duck Pond

Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead

By Annie Tobey | October 10, 2024
A grieving mother alone outside. Image by Monkey Business Images
Advice for Life

Grieving Mother, Griping Friends

Hearing friends complain about their kids is tough

By R. Eric Thomas | October 4, 2024
Dachshunds racing. Head image for What's Booming October 3 to 10 in Richmond, Virginia
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: October 3 to 10

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus a road trip and news

By Annie Tobey | October 3, 2024
Book cover: "What Was Lost" a first novel by Melissa Connelly.
Books

My First Novel: Uncharted Territory in My 60s

Melissa Connelly on writing her dark story of redemption

By Melissa Connelly | October 2, 2024
A cartoon of a dog drumming as a busker on the sidewalk as a couple in the background looks on. For the Boomer Name that cartoon caption contest, November 2024
Fun & Games

BOOMER Cartoon Caption Contests: Newest and Beyond

A new chance every month to exercise your sense of humor ... or judge someone else's!

By Brian Marsh | October 1, 2024
An epic man cave with television, football jerseys, and comfortable seating, with fridge out of view
Home & Garden

Tips for Creating an Epic Man Cave

Watch the games in a comfy space at home

By Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant | September 30, 2024

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