watermelons. Photo by Cathie King, Dreamstime. A lineup to get you revved up, plus a special “get outta town” idea, in What’s Booming: Melons, Motors, Mountain Music, Maria, and Mmm-ore. And What's Booming RVA: August 8 to 15
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: August 8 to 15

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

By Annie Tobey | August 8, 2024
A little girl and her granddad looking at a computer screen, perhaps even doing a puzzle like this week's Jumble puzzles with skunks and a race
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Skunks and a Race

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 5, 2024
A 40th high school reunion, by Joe Sohm. Old classmates pose for a photograph on the steps of their school.
Advice for Life

50th High School Reunion Quandary

Putting one night in perspective

By R. Eric Thomas | August 2, 2024
An unhappy couple, potentially considering if an open marriage is the answer. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd.
Advice for Life

Is an Open Marriage the Answer?

A loveless marriage, and a new connection

By R. Eric Thomas | July 26, 2024
Rocky Mountain National Park: Sunrise at Sprague Lake. Photo by Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Rocky Mountain National Park

Tips for taking in the natural Colorado beauty, wildlife, and outdoor recreation

By Nick Thomas | July 24, 2024
Budapest’s thermal baths are a fun and relaxing cultural experience – BYO swimsuit and towel. CREDIT: (Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe).
Rick Steves

Budapest’s Thermal Baths

Soaking in opulence

By Rick Steves | July 23, 2024
Granddad and two grandkids having fun on a laptop computer. Perhaps doing puzzles like the Jumble Puzzles: Who Needs a Doc?
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Who Needs a Doc?

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 22, 2024
A mother is miffed at her adult son, who's looking at his phone instead of at her. Used with Asking Eric column on when a son's affair angers mom. Image by Motortion
Advice for Life

Son’s Affair Angers Mom

She could’ve stopped it – if only she’d known

By R. Eric Thomas | July 19, 2024
A tour group inside Antelope Canyon. Photo Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike to Antelope Canyon

The Arizona slot canyon holds a tragic past and contemporary appeal

By Nick Thomas | July 12, 2024
A woman closes her eyes as she sips from a glass of red wine. Image by Antoniodiaz. Used with spouses' drinking differences advice column.
Advice for Life

Spouses’ New Drinking Differences

He’s changed, but she hasn’t changed – enough

By R. Eric Thomas | July 12, 2024

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