MRI of a brain with a tumor. A friendship was over after a friend wouldn't help.
Advice for Life

The Friendship Was Over

From ‘I’ll be with you’ to ‘I can’t get up that early’

By R. Eric Thomas | March 20, 2026
granddad and grandson on a laptop, perhaps playing a puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Honey and Farms

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 16, 2026
A father and adult son chatting outside, for article on a son frustrated with his dad and silly questions. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Advice for Life

Frustrated with Dad’s Silly Questions

Dad could simply look the answers up online

By R. Eric Thomas | March 13, 2026
Yellowstone Lake view from Stormy Point at Yellowstone National Park - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike! To Yellowstone National Park

A mellow hike at America’s oldest national park

By Nick Thomas | March 11, 2026
Monet's garden in Giverney, France. By Janeykay2007. Used with humorous essay on minimalist art and Monet
From Our Readers

Pulling No Punches on Minimalist Art and Monet

A reader weighs in on his day of culture

By Jimmy R. Coleman | March 10, 2026
Mean old lady looks sourly at the camera: mother-in-law issues. By Alberto Jorrin Rodriguez
Advice for Life

Mother-in-Law Issues Continue

Even after more than 30 years of marriage

By R. Eric Thomas | March 6, 2026
Cartoon of a bouncer looking at the i.d. of a disguised animal. Name That Cartoon Caption: February 2026
Fun & Games

BOOMER Cartoon Caption Contests: Newest and Beyond

A new chance every month to exercise your sense of humor ... or judge someone else's!

By Brian Marsh | March 3, 2026
A grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, as if even playing the Jumble puzzle game with felines and eagles.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Aging and Golfing

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 2, 2026
Spring flowers - daffodils - for the spring trivia and crossword puzzle. Image by Guble on Dreamstime
What’s Booming – RVA Events

Make Plans for These Richmond Events

There’s a lot to look forward to in RVA: fun, food, and eye-opening

By Annie Tobey | March 2, 2026
A woman on her phone, always the planner for getting together with friends. Nenitorx
Advice for Life

Always the Planner and So Over It

Why must she always be the one reaching out?

By R. Eric Thomas | February 27, 2026

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