Contributors

Rick Steves travels to the famed French Riviera for spicy fish bouillabaisse, hedonism and luxury, and the Pablo Picasso connection.
Rick Steves

Savoring the Good Life on the French Riviera

Bouillabaisse, luxury, and the pursuit of pleasure

By Rick Steves | October 25, 2022
grandmother granddaughter playing tower puzzle Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumbles Puzzles: Sushi and Sunglasses

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 24, 2022
Lynda Day George with Michael Ansara in Day of the Animals - Montoro Productions. Whatever happened to Lynda Day George? You might recall her from “Mission: Impossible” or one of several horror films. Tinseltown Talks columnist Nick Thomas answers that question.
Nick Thomas

The Screen Horrors of Lynda Day George

Facing fake horrors, real tragedies, and a new life in Washington

By Nick Thomas | October 24, 2022
raw oysters on a platter. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook gives three reasons why Happy Hour at Latitude Seafood Co. will make you sing.
Food Finds

Come On Get Happy at Latitude Seafood Co.

Three things to make you happy during Happy Hour

By Steve Cook | October 20, 2022
Aging caregiver
Caregiving

'If Only' Moments

Writer Terri L. Jones looks back on providing care for her mother

By Terri L. Jones | October 18, 2022
The Eagle's Nest: Hitler's 50th birthday present. What’s left of Adolf Hitler’s lodge, mountaintop chalet, second seat of government, and miles of underground bunkers in Berchtesgaden?
Rick Steves

Berchtesgaden: Nazi Sites in an Alpine Setting

Meaningful memories for reflection

By Rick Steves | October 18, 2022
picture of two snakes in the leaves. Image by Bruce Macqueen, Dreamstime. Used for the Boggle Find the Snakes puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBuster: Find the Snakes

... Before they find you!

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 17, 2022
This tongue-in-cheek comedic overview of the classic Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth, includes a suggestion that is, well, out of this world.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Macbeth 101

A comedic overview of the classic Shakespearean tragedy

By Nick Thomas | October 17, 2022
Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes us to Chester for a local favorite, Brocks Bar-B-Que, and introduces us to the family behind the catering business and restaurant.
Food Finds

Brocks Bar-B-Que

Still crazy (about the food) after all these years

By Steve Cook | October 13, 2022
On the Aran Islands: At the prehistoric fortress of Dun Aengus, the dramatic west cliffs of Ireland meet the turbulent sea as Europe comes to an abrupt end.
Rick Steves

Ireland’s Starkly Beautiful Aran Islands

A sleepy town, farming hamlets, weather-beaten charm, and weathered history

By Rick Steves | October 11, 2022

Signup for BOOMER'S weekly newsletter

Copyright © 2025 Ross Media Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
BOOMER Magazine™ is a trademark of Ross Media Solutions, Inc.