granddad and grandkid together on a laptop. Image by Fizkes. For article this week's puzzle: Jumble food fun classic and Jumble tennis tot for kids and Jumble puzzles Q&A
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Food Fun and Tennis Tot

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 25, 2023
A granddad and granddaughter on a laptop, possibly doing a puzzle like the Boomer Jumble puzzles for kids and adults. Image from Dmytro Zinkevych
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Fishy and Windy

The scrambled word game, classic and for kids

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 11, 2023
Girl choosing back to school supplies. Greg Schwem pulls up memories of back-to-school shopping, the annual ritual of childhood and parenthood, and offers an admonition for parents.
Greg Schwem

Memories of Back-to-School Shopping

This annual joy can’t be found on a porch

By Greg Schwem | September 8, 2023
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

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