Contributors

woman with golden retriever Photo Chernetskaya Dreamstime. For article on helping a pet cope with vacation
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Help Your Pet Cope with Your Vacation

Plus amazing bird communication

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 28, 2021
sm International Tour Madrid Company, photo credit Javier_Naval. For article, the Russian princess ‘Anastasia’ comes to Richmond, Virginia
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: A Russian Princess and a Mad Scientist

Anastasia may have had amnesia, but you will never forget Richmond’s top events

By Steve Cook | October 28, 2021
Sam Miller's Oyster Bar and Restaurant, for article on Pairing Dinner with Anastasia and happy hour of the week
Food Finds

What’s Booming in RVA Dining: Pairing Dinner with ‘Anastasia’

An event to dine for + happy hour of the week

By Steve Cook | October 28, 2021
Eupepsia Wellness Resort View from Botanical Garden-Eupepsia. For article on Relaxation and Wellness Resort in Virginia’s Mountains
Annie Tobey

A Wellness Gem Sparkles in the Virginia Mountains

Eupepsia Wellness Resort offers a variety of health-giving services

By Annie Tobey | October 27, 2021
Woman in a French shop holding a platter of escargot. Credit: Rick Steves Europe. For article on the French Passion for Fine Points in Cuisine
Food & Drink

French Wine, Terroir, and Escargot

The nuances of baseball and French cuisine

By Rick Steves | October 26, 2021
senior woman doing puzzle. Credit: Richardjohnsonuk Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: It’s a Bird ... No, It’s 7 Birds!

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 25, 2021
A scared dog. Credit Dashabelozerova Dreamstime. For article, Dog Is Still Scared a Year Later
Cathy M Rosenthal

Dog Rescued from Hoarding Still Scared a Year Later

Plus pets who may outsmart us and ‘urinary calculus’

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 21, 2021
Krakow, Poland: Maly Rynek Old Market Square Credit: Lei Xu Dreamstime. For article on Rick Steves, Poland’s historic and captivating Krakow
Rick Steves

Poland’s historic, captivating Krakow

Wandering through history to the charm of the 21st century

By Rick Steves | October 21, 2021
Beautifully finished back deck with special lighting, built-in grill, and more. To illustrate the Richmond Home Show. For article on What’s Booming in Richmond Oct. 21 through Oct. 27
Steve Cook

What’s Booming: Home Show, Art Show, and Two Martins

Think Fall. Think Small. And for you fans of film, think about a road trip to Charlottesville.

By Steve Cook | October 21, 2021
granddad and grandson playing chess game. Credit: Imtmphoto dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Word Puzzle for Kids & Adults: Two Folk Tales

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 21, 2021

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