Humor

This group of older adults is laughing uproariously, perhaps not concerned about the term senior citizen. Rawpixelimages
Humor

Is ‘Senior Citizen’ a Worthy Moniker?

An exploration of alternatives

By Joel Samberg | July 9, 2026
Old kids' games can be fun, regardless of age. Filip Fuxa
Greg Schwem

Old Kids’ Games and Other Dicey Donations

‘No, I don’t want your yard sale donation’

By Greg Schwem | July 8, 2026
A personified mushroom sits at a desk, looking at an internet dating site on his computer monitor. Name That Cartoon Caption: July 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 | July 1, 2026
Young woman on stage, as for Pitch and Pair. Pop Nukoonrat
Greg Schwem

Pitch and Pair: A Novel Dating Idea

Meet your perfect match (with a little help from your bestie)

By Greg Schwem | June 19, 2026
A bank teller handing cash to a customer, but not granting the Chipotle Rule. Chernetskaya
Greg Schwem

The ‘Chipotle Rule’

It’s time to invoke it everywhere

By Greg Schwem | May 29, 2026
Dr. Foulmouthed - young doctor with a profanity cartoon bubble. ChatGPT AI creation
From Our Readers

Dr. Foulmouthed

My new doctor is profanity prone – should I move on?

By John Ficarra | May 26, 2026
Take a nap! Man taking a power nap on a park bench. Nanditha Rao
Greg Schwem

Take a Nap, U.S.!

This country is in dire need of a nap

By Greg Schwem | April 24, 2026
Suspicious man peeking through Venetian blinds. Is that a bad person he sees? Image by Suzanne Tucker
Greg Schwem

Who’s a Bad Person?

If you’re a good person, you’re probably very close to a bad one

By Greg Schwem | April 10, 2026
Goldfish cartoon from AI, submitted by Dzimitry Auramchik
From Our Readers

My Grandkids Wanted Goldfish

A Grandfather’s Fish Tale

By John Ficarra | March 24, 2026
A pickleball paddle and ball, with a globe image on the ball, for becoming a pickleball politician. Robert Hills
Greg Schwem

A Pickleball Politician

‘I play pickleball. Now I want to be your next senator’

By Greg Schwem | February 18, 2026

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