granddad and grandson on a laptop, laughing, possibly playing puzzles like Boggle and Jumble. Image by Fiszkes, Dreamstime.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Dolphins and Twins

The mixed-up word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 27, 2023
old family photos plus pink roses, an old key, and a pocket watch. By Neirfy. When Doreen Mary Frick first saw an old photograph of a young 1900s lady, she was immediately drawn to her. She discovered the woman’s identity, and her story, and shares with Boomer readers the story of Mary Jane, her grandmother.
From Our Readers

My Grandmother’s Dream

A family story across the years

By Doreen Mary Frick | February 21, 2023
grandson and grandfather on tablet and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle like Jumble. By Sepy67
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Wood and Pesky Birds

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 13, 2023
elderly woman at mailbox, by Bonita Cheshier. Boomer reader Doreen Mary Frick shares a snapshot of her elderly neighbor Alice, and the connections that add meaning to her days.
From Our Readers

A Neighbor Named Alice

The small but important things that keep her smiling

By Doreen Mary Frick | February 8, 2023
grandmother and granddaughter laptop maybe working on a puzzle - photo by monkey business images, dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble: Bunnies and Cartoonists, for Kids and Adults

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 30, 2023
People at a retirement party. By Monkey Business Images. Covid postponed Dale Davis’s plans to retire, and when it did finally happen, the reality didn’t live up to his visions of retirement.
From Our Readers

The Road Ahead: Visions of Retirement

Reality didn’t live up to expectations

By Dale Davis | January 20, 2023
young boy sitting on stone steps. by Tatiana Bobkova. As Boomer reader R.G. Begora recalls his childhood, he recalls several tales that make him seem like a bad boy … or a dumb kid. Perhaps you can relate!
From Our Readers

The Day My Mom Threatened to Call the FBI on Me

Was he a ‘bad boy’? You make the call!

By R.G. Begora | January 17, 2023
grandparents and grandkids laughing, gathered around a laptop, possibly working a puzzle like Jumble together. Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Frog Joke and Poker Players

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 17, 2023
grandparents with granddaughter on a laptop computer, possibly doing a puzzle. Image by Monkey Business Images, Dreamstime.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Cats and Channels

Two scrambled word games for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 28, 2022
A worker's hands laying new tile. The pandemic seemed the perfect time to tackle a kitchen renovation, but Covid disagreed! Allan Ripp shares the tale from his NYC apartment.
From Our Readers

Kitchen-Covid Confidential

‘I forgot to order grout!’ Sarah shouted – was it Covid or decorating delirium?

By Allan Ripp | December 27, 2022

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