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
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop possibly doing online puzzles. photo by Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. For Jumble fun and games puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Guesses and Goats

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 12, 2022
a box of old Christmas decorations. image by Kim Christensen. Some mementoes retain a rich meaning for years. For Boomer reader Julia Nunnally Duncan, her mother’s Christmas decorations have become more valuable with age.
From Our Readers

My Mother’s Christmas Decorations

Rich with meaning, while teaching a surprise lesson

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | December 5, 2022
Granddad and grandson working on a computer, perhaps for a Jumble Puzzles
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Billboards and Batters

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 28, 2022
The Cinderella castle at Disneyland in California after dark. After a childhood of making Disney memories, R. G. Begora made his first visit to Disneyland at the age of 59, with unexpected results.
From Our Readers

Disney Memories: A Boomer’s Visits to Disneyland

‘My First Visit to Disneyland at Age 59’

By R.G. Begora | November 7, 2022
grandmom grandson on tablet puzzle Imtmphoto Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Bugs and Pigs

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 7, 2022
Cover image: Robert W. Norris wrote a moving tribute to his mother: “The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise: Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me.”
Books

‘Pentimento Memories of Mom and Me’

Preface from ‘The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise’ by Robert W. Norris

By Robert W. Norris | October 31, 2022
Chefs working in a Chinese restaurant kitchen. Photo by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn, Dreamstime. Chicago, 1957, two boys found fun in watching food prep at a Chinese restaurant. Their experience led to positive influences throughout life.
From Our Readers

The Chinese Restaurant: Memories from Childhood

Curiosity led to a new friend and a lifetime of influence

By R.G. Begora | October 28, 2022
grandmother granddaughter playing tower puzzle Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumbles Puzzles: Sushi and Sunglasses

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 24, 2022

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