Contributors

kitty chewing a cat toy, from Kadeva. Will stimulation for a cat work as a training tool? My Pet World offers advice to two pet owners with destructive and restless cats.
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Train a Young Destructive Cat

Making the impossible possible

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | May 23, 2023
Castillo in St. Augustine, with cannons pointed out to the waterway
Peggy Sijswerda

Lore and Culture in St. Augustine, Florida

Enjoying the best of today in this historic American city

By Peggy Sijswerda | May 23, 2023
grandparents and grandkid looking at a laptop together, from Suprijono Sujarjoto. Two Jumble puzzles challenge you to pop the secrets. Play one with a favorite kid or use as a warm-up, then tackle the harder puzzle.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Pop the Secrets

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 22, 2023
A guinea pig surrounded by American flag iconography, from Anthony Anise Totah Jr. While politics can seem bereft of genuine, warm-hearted laughs, Nick Thomas’s deep dive into congressional members’ names provides non-partisan grins and giggles.
Humor

A Guide to Congressional Members’ Names

What’s in a name? A lot of laughs!

By Nick Thomas | May 19, 2023
Frankfurt's Romerberg Square looks old, but the half-timbered buildings were rebuilt in 1983, four decades after bombs destroyed the originals during World War II. “For years, Frankfurt was a city to avoid … but today, its energy makes it worth a look,” says travel writer Rick Steves, sharing highlights of what makes a visit to modern Germany in Frankfurt worthwhile.
Rick Steves

Experience Modern Germany in Frankfurt

Banks and art and cuisine – plus history

By Rick Steves | May 16, 2023
woman looking at a tablet, perhaps playing a puzzle. For this week's Boggle: go fish!
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle Puzzle: Go Fish!

How many words can YOU find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 15, 2023
The Three Stooges, Larry, Curly, Moe, in the 1937 short Dizzy Doctors - Columbia Pictures. "A Tour De Farce: The Complete History of the Three Stooges on the Road”
Books

Calling All Knuckleheads

A new book looks at touring with the Three Stooges

By Nick Thomas | May 12, 2023
Newt at Hazy Mountain Vineyards and Brewery. On a recent trip to Nelson County, VA, Boomer editor Annie Tobey and her dog enjoyed dog-friendly activities and lodging at the Indigo House.
Annie Tobey

A Weekend for the Dog – and Me – at the Indigo House

Canine-friendly Nelson County adventures

By Annie Tobey | May 11, 2023
Beyond the colorful hillside buildings, rich blue waters, and relaxing beach, Positano on the Amalfi Coast of Italy holds a wealth of history. Credit Rick Steves.
Rick Steves

Glitzy Positano on the Amalfi Coast

More than just a pretty façade

By Rick Steves | May 9, 2023
Grandma and two grandkids on a laptop, from Wavebreakmedia. Two Jumble puzzles, with ghostly math: play one with your favorite kid or use it as a warm-up, then tackle the more challenging puzzle.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Ghostly Math

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 8, 2023

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