Cover of ‘Positively Altered: Finding Happiness In the Bottom of a Chemo Bag’ By Dr. Cindy M. Howard
Books

Why I Got Divorced During Chemotherapy

An excerpt from ‘Positively Altered: Finding Happiness In the Bottom of a Chemo Bag’

By Dr. Cindy M. Howard | August 28, 2023
Granddad and grandson on a laptop, by Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults puzzle, with "Fired" theme.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: All Fired Up

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 28, 2023
annoyed senior man, credit Clearvista. Greg Scheme ponders contemporary parenting philosophies.
Greg Schwem

I Just Don’t Understand Today’s Parenting Philosophies

Where exactly is the ‘Circle of Trust’ anyway?

By Greg Schwem | August 28, 2023
calico cat, credit Maisan Caines. For "Gladys, my formidable feline foe" essay by Jeff Sawyer
From Our Readers

Gladys, My Formidable Feline Foe

Memories of a childhood calico cat

By Jeff Sawyer | August 15, 2023
From the 1939 short, 'Auto Antics.' Sidney Kibrick is second from right. Provided by publcist for the Hollywood Museum
Nick Thomas

Sidney Kibrick Remembers ‘Our Gang’

An original cast member on the 1930s TV show

By Nick Thomas | August 14, 2023
grandparents and granddaughter together looking at a laptop. Image by Rmarmion. For Jumble puzzles for kids and adults, with roosters and cave crafters
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Cave Crafters and Roosters

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 14, 2023
The line up for today's Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Woody Lingle, Gary Puckett, Jamie Hilboldt, and Mike Candito (L to R) - provided by Gary Puckett
Music

Gary Puckett Is Still ‘Happy Together’

His powerful voice still delights fans

By Nick Thomas | August 2, 2023
a granddaughter and granddad smiling at a laptop monitor, for Jumble puzzles for kids and adults
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Squirrel and Hypnotist

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 31, 2023
family road trip, from Monkey Business Images. For article on snack options for road trips
Greg Schwem

Changing Snack Options for Road Trips

Today’s travelers tote along the kids, the dog … and the jerky

By Greg Schwem | July 28, 2023
Legendary view from Legend Brewing in Richmond, Virginia. For What's Booming, July 20 to 27
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: July 20 to 27

A week of events, announcements, and a link to future fun

By Annie Tobey | July 20, 2023

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