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A coppersmith in Montepulciano, Italy. Image credit: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves' Europe. For article on European artisans
Fashion

European Artisans, A Waning Breed

Synthetic conformity is replacing handmade goods and those who make them

By Rick Steves | December 1, 2021
cat on a fence Photo Katherine Elaine Erickson Dreamstime. For article on finding cat-proof fencing and outdoor cat safety
Cathy M Rosenthal

Cat-Proof Fencing Keeps Your Kitties in Your Yard

Plus getting your pet to poop on command

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | December 1, 2021
A hippie musician amateur band. Photo Photographerlondon Dreamstime. For article, Greg Schwem’s Pandemic Goals and Dreams
Greg Schwem

Greg Schwem’s Pandemic Goals and Dreams

Metallica is going to help me start a band

By Greg Schwem | November 29, 2021
A man and a woman doing puzzles. For Boggle BrainBusters Word Challenge
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the Animals

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 29, 2021
Illuminate lights with Christmas tree shapes and floating stocking, gingerbread men, and more
Steve Cook

The Season Is What’s Booming

Lights, music, food, and tipples

By Steve Cook | November 25, 2021
Three generations on laptop Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd Dreamstime. Doing puzzles or other fun activities.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Word Puzzle for Kids & Adults: They Have Smarts

The scrambled word game

November 25, 2021
White maltipoo dog resting with her stuffed toy. Photo Suse Schulz Dreamstime. For article, Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Confuses Owner
Cathy M Rosenthal

Dog’s Bizarre Behavior Has Pet Owner Scratching Her Head

Plus ideas introducing a feral cat to other household cats

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | November 24, 2021
Istanbul, with the Galata Bridge spanning the Golden Horn. Photo from Rick Steves' Europe. For article on change and progress in Turkey, Rick Steves’ Europe: Déjà Vu in Istanbul
Rick Steves

Rick Steves’ Europe: Change and Progress in Turkey

Déjà Vu in Istanbul

By Rick Steves | November 23, 2021
Man playing chess Photo Korn Vitthayanukarun Dreamstime2. For use with puzzles, boggle, games, etc.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boggle BrainBusters: Find the European Countries

How many words can you find?

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 22, 2021
iron horse restaurant ashland. Photo modified from Facebook image
Food Finds

Iron Horse Restaurant in Ashland

Head north and dine in a bygone era

By Steve Cook | November 18, 2021

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