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Advice for Life

Flaky Friend Expects Pardon

The disappointed friend feels no obligation to absolve them

By R. Eric Thomas | October 11, 2024
A ‘Swan Lake’ Duck Pond, playing at University of Richmond, Oct. 10, 2024
What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming RVA: A ‘Swan Lake’ Duck Pond

Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead

By Annie Tobey | October 10, 2024
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Advice for Life

Grieving Mother, Griping Friends

Hearing friends complain about their kids is tough

By R. Eric Thomas | October 4, 2024
Dachshunds racing. Head image for What's Booming October 3 to 10 in Richmond, Virginia
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: October 3 to 10

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus a road trip and news

By Annie Tobey | October 3, 2024
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Books

My First Novel: Uncharted Territory in My 60s

Melissa Connelly on writing her dark story of redemption

By Melissa Connelly | October 2, 2024
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Home & Garden

Tips for Creating an Epic Man Cave

Watch the games in a comfy space at home

By Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant | September 30, 2024
granddad and grandson on a laptop, possibly playing a game like this Jumble for kids and the classic, with a farmer and a priest
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Farmer and a Priest

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 30, 2024
A man returning a key to a woman after she overstepped relationship boundaries
Advice for Life

New Lady Friend Oversteps Relationship Boundaries

Is he overreacting?

By R. Eric Thomas | September 27, 2024
1. Entrance to Capulin Volcano National Monument, New Mexico - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

‘Take a Hike! ’ to Capulin Volcano National Monument

Firsthand travel tips for seniors from Nick Thomas

By Nick Thomas | September 25, 2024
Jill Curtis, center, with husband Todd and mother Sally in their Deadwood shop - photo Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Mrs. Tony Curtis Still Rescues Horses

Plus horseshoe art for retail and a new husband

September 23, 2024

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