book cover of "H.M. Wynant: You Must Believe"
Books

Character Actor H.M. Wynant

A book by Steven Peros outlines the 97-year-old’s career

By Nick Thomas | January 6, 2025
three generations, from grandmother to mom to two kids, playing on a tablet. Image by Wong Sze Yuen. Used for Jumble puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Parachutes and Marathons

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 6, 2025
close-up at tip of bat of a baseball player hitting the ball
Greg Schwem

Don’t Stop with the ‘Golden At-Bat’ Rule

More new rules MLB should consider

By Greg Schwem | January 3, 2025
Trapped between siblings: two unhappy senior sisters on a park bench illustrate the family rift
Advice for Life

Sister Trapped Between Siblings

Twin sister refuses to help with brother’s care

By R. Eric Thomas | January 3, 2025
Grumpy, angry friend in a coffee shop. Image by Anna Griessel
Advice for Life

Dealing with a Mean, Angry Friend

His behavior is stressful for others

By R. Eric Thomas | December 27, 2024
A granddad and granddaughter on a laptop. Image by Andrew Angelov. Used with Jumble puzzles with Apollo 11 riddle, Dec. 23 2024
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Apollo 11 and a Riddle

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 23, 2024
A woman doing watercolor painting, like the woman in this column - a wife craves appreciation and compliments from her husband on her hobbies of watercolor painting and playing a recorder
Advice for Life

A Wife Craves Appreciation

After 40 years of marriage, a compliment is still welcome

By R. Eric Thomas | December 20, 2024
A dog and cat snuggled under a blanket with holiday lights in the background, AI generated. Used for What's Booming, December 19 to 26
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Dec. 19 to 26

A week of holiday events and then some, plus a day trip and news

By Annie Tobey | December 19, 2024
A man experiencing caregiver grief and guilt after his father's death. CREDIT: Aaron Amat
Advice for Life

Caregiver Grief Mixed with Guilt

Can he find peace and forgiveness after his father’s death?

By R. Eric Thomas | December 13, 2024
Screenshot from "It's a Wonderful Life." ’Tis the season for traditions and for starting new rituals. In this week’s “What’s Booming RVA: Wine and Chocolate and Other Classics.” and in the December 12 edition
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: December 12 to 19

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus day trips and news

By Annie Tobey | December 12, 2024

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