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grandson and grandfather on tablet and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle like Jumble. By Sepy67
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Acorns and Romans

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | August 3, 2026
A man wearing headphones looking at his smartphone, perhaps listening to Amazon Music. Aaron Amat
Greg Schwem

Amazon Music Must Think I’m Very Depressed

Or, if I wasn’t depressed before, I am now

July 30, 2026
On the Nazaré boardwalk in this old Portuguese fishing town, locals and tourists alike are enticed by vendors offering all sorts of sun-dried and salted fish. CREDIT: Rick Steves, Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves

A Portuguese Fishing Town Turned Tourist Spot

Old-school joys in Nazaré, Portugal

By Rick Steves | July 28, 2026
woman sitting outside looking at a tablet, perhaps doing a puzzle like Boggle's Find 7 States
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Two-Syllable Birds

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 27, 2026
Helsinki Highlights: Creativity, saunas, and walkable sights. No services are held at Helsinki’s Kamppi Chapel. Instead, this spruce cylinder is open for anyone needing a reflective pause. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves

Helsinki Highlights

Creativity, saunas, and walkable sights

By Rick Steves | July 21, 2026
Cats on counter. Olgarimaschewvsckaya
Cathy M Rosenthal

Cats on Counters and Dogs Home Alone

Pet owner concerns

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | July 20, 2026
grandparents and granddaughters on a laptop, from Landd09. For Jumble puzzles, for kids and adults, with balloons and swine. And with King Kong and kites
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: King Kong and Kites

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 20, 2026
Bavaria is dotted with cute, colorful, cobbled towns, towns like Füssen. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Charming Bavarian

Carvings, castles, and cute towns

By Rick Steves | July 14, 2026
woman outside with tablet, by Wavebreakmedia, perhaps even play Boggle's state capitals puzzle word search and Boggle the metals
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Metals

Can you find the hidden words?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 13, 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

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