Arts & Entertainment

Espresso Martini from Absolut. For article on the McNamara Martini recipe, excerpted from Mixology and Murder, based on the story of the Golden State Killer and the crime writer, Michelle McNamara, who worked to uncover his identity.
Books

‘Mixology and Murder’ McNamara Martini Recipe

Paired with the tale of the search for the Golden State Killer

February 8, 2022
couple watching TV on their sofa, using the remote and smiling. Photo by Shao-chun Wang Dreamstime. For article, 31 perfectly paired romantic double feature movies, with a touch of romance and of LOL. Watch them or just get a laugh out of their couplings.
Humor

Romantic Double Features with Your Sweetheart

Plan your night of romance. Or maybe not

By Nick Thomas | February 7, 2022
senior man doing puzzle. Image credit Katie Nesling Dreamstime.com
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find 8 Countries

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 7, 2022
grandmom grandson on tablet puzzle Imtmphoto Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Little Green Man and Lion Cubs

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | February 4, 2022
sm The North American Tour of Come From Away Photo Credit Matthew Murphy_0950-Edit
Reviews

‘Come from Away’ Stirs the Soul

A true story from a time that we all recall

By Annie Tobey | February 2, 2022
A cocktail, cigar, and gun on a table. Photo by Oliver Nowak Dreamstime. For article, The Chi-Chi Chowchilla cocktail was inspired by a kidnapping of a busload of children. The story and recipe appear in 'Mixology and Murders.'
Books

‘Mixology and Murder’ Chi-Chi Chowchilla Recipe

Paired with the story of the Chowchilla school bus kidnapping

February 1, 2022
man outside on a laptop, possibly working on a puzzle. Photo by Nyul Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBuster: Find the Birds

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 31, 2022
group of men in a cafe Photo by Scott Griessel Dreamstime. For article on learning a second language for all the wrong reasons.
Greg Schwem

Learning a Second Language for All the Wrong Reasons

Humorist Greg Schwem on his resolution

By Greg Schwem | January 30, 2022
granddad and granddaughters looking at a tablet possibly playing a Jumble puzzle Szefei Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Dolphin and Dick Tracy

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 30, 2022
Mixology and Murder cocktail recipe book cover image
Books

‘Mixology and Murder’: Cocktails You Can’t Drink Alone

With recipes to pair with serial killers, cults, and other true crimes

By Annie Tobey | January 25, 2022

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