two funny talking pigs looking over a pig pen fence - photo by Janecat11 Dreamstime. Writer and humorist Nick Thomas digs up the history of some common pork idioms that have infiltrated American culture.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Pigging Out on Pork Idioms

The poor innocent pig has become the butt of many derogatory sayings

By Nick Thomas | July 27, 2022
Cynthia Geary as a hospice nurse in an episode of 'Going Home.' Provided by Pure Flix. Tinseltown talks to Cynthia Geary, who played Shelly in “Northern Exposure,” about new “Going Home” and the show’s hospice theme.
Nick Thomas

Cynthia Geary of ‘Northern Exposure’ Heads to Hospice

The new series features Geary as head nurse in a hospice care center

By Nick Thomas | July 25, 2022
From left, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short in "Only Murders in the Building." (Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu/TNS)
TV & Movies

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Shines

A Review: Selena Gomez puts forth her career-best work in Season 2

By Daniel D’Addario, Variety | July 12, 2022
Black child and adult playing puzzle game for Jumble puzzles. Photo by Chayantorn Tongmorn, Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Basketballs and Books

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 11, 2022
Siamese cat Linqong Dreamstime. Dealing with unfriendly felines, travel options for moving with pets, and a great way to pad floors for “skiddish” pets, in "My Pet World."
Cathy M Rosenthal

What to Do with Unfriendly Felines

Plus moving with pets and padding floors for “skiddish” pets

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | June 29, 2022
three generations tablet puzzle Syda Productions Dreamstime. For Jumble puzzles for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 27, 2022
Leeloo at work with his dad, for Take Your Dog to Work Day
Humor

Jest A Moment: Take Your Dog to Work

Making sure these coworkers pull their weight

By Nick Thomas | June 20, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking at a tablet, possibly doing puzzles. Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Comedians and Caterpillars

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 13, 2022
A young Johnny Mathis recording in NYC in the 60s - credit Columbia Archives, provided by publicist
Nick Thomas

Singing Legend Johnny Mathis Still Touring at 86

Bringing his smooth, rich voice to audiences since 1956

By Nick Thomas | June 13, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking together at a tablet, maybe playing a puzzle - photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Happy Cows and Kids

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 3, 2022

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