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Paul Newman's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Image by Alexey Novikov. While humorist Greg Schwem is not a fan of celebrity products, he makes an exception for Newman’s Own – if only to keep the memory of Paul Newman relevant.

Greg Schwem

Keeping Paul Newman’s Name Alive

By Greg Schwem | September 29, 2023

wedding decoration with Champagne bottles dressed up as bride and groom, by Milaapid. For article on a controlling Momzilla mother-in-law

Ask Amy

Controlling Momzilla in Wedding Planning Mode

By Amy Dickinson | September 29, 2023

Dachshund racing at Dachtoberfest in Richmond, Virginia. For What's Booming calendar the week of September 28

What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Sept. 28 to Oct. 5

By Annie Tobey | September 28, 2023

Run Richmond 1619 race 2022 passes the freedom and emancipation statues on Brown's Island, Richmond, Virginia. “What’s Booming RVA: Diverse Events, Diverse Communities.”

What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming RVA: Diverse Events, Diverse Communities

By Annie Tobey | September 28, 2023

Virago Spirits bottles in the tasting room, one of the Virginia distilleries in this article

Drink Up

Savor Spirits from Virginia Distilleries

By Annie Tobey | September 28, 2023

woman and dog, happy, on the floor. By Pojoslaw. Article on how pets talk to us and think.

Pets and Furry Friends

Our Pets Talk to Us

September 27, 2023

This DIY apple pie spice mix has a harmonious blend of warm and aromatic spices like cinnamon and ginger.

Recipes

Versatile DIY Apple Pie Spice

This homemade mixture will spice up your life!

By James Park, TheKitchn.com | September 27, 2023

Parisian market streets: Parisians make several stops in their grocery routine—at the fromagerie for cheese, the charcuterie (or boucher) for meats, and the boulangerie for freshly baked bread. CREDIT: Rick Steves.

Rick Steves

Parisian Market Streets

Bringing village charm to the French city

By Rick Steves | September 26, 2023

“Martha Mitchell Calling” at Hanover Tavern is a humorous, yet poignant, exploration of Martha (Debra Wagoner) and John (Joe Pabst).

‘Martha Mitchell Calling’

A humorous and poignant look at a woman who stood for truth

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The idea of green burials can seem distasteful and even disrespectful in a country accustomed to a more sanitized view of death, but dead bodies and green burials are not a threat to public health, says Dr. Rebecca Wurtz, director of the Public Health Administration and Policy program at the University of Minnesota. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Caregiving

Green Burials Battle

A fight over green cemeteries affects all of Minnesota

By Jennifer Brooks, Star Tribune | September 25, 2023

granddad and grandkid together on a laptop. Image by Fizkes. For article this week's puzzle: Jumble food fun classic and Jumble tennis tot for kids

David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Food Fun and Tennis Tot

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 25, 2023

old town Edinburgh in Scotland, by Stefano Valeri. For article on an insider's view of home exchange.

Travel

An Insider’s Look at Home Exchange

From San Francisco to Sicily and beyond

By Naomi Marcus | September 22, 2023

Senior woman on a couch with a dog. Credit Seventyfourimages. After 6 years of daily visits, a woman is done with dog sitting her grown children's dogs and wants her own time. See what "Ask Amy" advises.

Ask Amy

Mom Is Done with Dog Sitting

And with being a doormat, too

By Amy Dickinson | September 22, 2023

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German dancers at the Maymont Bier-Garden. More of What’s Booming in Richmond, VA, September 21 to 28, 2023. ’Tis the season for German-inspired beer fests, spooky stuff, and more.

What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: September 21 to 28

By Annie Tobey | September 21, 2023

Ice cream cone at Scoop RVA

Food Finds

A Special Day for Coneheads at Scoop RVA

September 21, 2023

ukrainian sunflower, image by Vvlukas. What’s Booming RVA: Ukrainian Benefit and Aliens

What’s Booming – RVA Events

What’s Booming RVA: Ukrainian Benefit and Aliens

By Annie Tobey | September 21, 2023

Two older couples laughing and toasting friendship on a porch overlooking mountainside. By Alessandro Biascioli. For article on overcoming negative thinking patterns.

Health

Breaking the Cycle

September 21, 2023

Staff Picks

Very Nice France

Travel

Bunches of Beaches

By Peggy Sijswerda | March 2, 2018

Annette_Warren Ghost

Nostalgia

India Adams and Annette Warren

By Nick Thomas | January 29, 2019

Peanut soup

Food Finds

Recipe: Perfectly Satisfying Peanut Soup

By Patrick Evans-Hylton | February 4, 2020

A reenactor from Colonial Williamsburg in the kitchen

Food Finds

Feed Your Belly and Your Mind in Williamsburg

By Rachel Marsh | December 13, 2019

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