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. Image
Humor

A Guide to Congressional Members’ Names

What’s in a name? A lot of laughs!

By Nick Thomas | May 19, 2023
Vintage TV with rabbit ears to promote 10 ad jingles of the 1970s Image
Nostalgia

10 Ad Jingles of the 1970s

How well do you recall these iconic commercials?

By Annie Tobey | May 17, 2023
Be Brave. Lose the Beige!: Finding Your Sass After Sixty, Image
Books

Got Gummies? A Sassy Excerpt from ‘Be Brave’

A baby boomer couple blends responsibility with an evening of fun

By Liz Kitchen | May 15, 2023
LEWIS GINTER Botanical Garden, a top spot for Richmond events, esp. during summer! Image
What’s Booming – RVA Events

Make Plans for These Richmond Events

There’s a lot to look forward to in RVA, from fun to food to eye-opening

By Annie Tobey | May 15, 2023
The Three Stooges, Larry, Curly, Moe, in the 1937 short Dizzy Doctors - Columbia Pictures.
Books

Calling All Knuckleheads

A new book looks at touring with the Three Stooges

By Nick Thomas | May 12, 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. Image
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
Dog looking at sunset. A heartwarming look at a mother's belief that dogs go to heaven. Image by Anjajuli Image
Nick Thomas

Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?

Mom sure hoped so

By Nick Thomas | May 5, 2023
Barbara Eden of
Nick Thomas

Barbara Eden Is Still Dreaming of Jeannie

And still going strong

By Nick Thomas | May 2, 2023
three generations, from grandmother to mom to two kids, playing on a tablet. Image by Wong Sze Yuen. Used for Jumble puzzle Image
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Cartoons and Twins

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 24, 2023
Comedic impressionist Rich Little - photo from Little's publicist Image
Nick Thomas

Impressionist Rich Little

Still impressing crowds at 85

By Nick Thomas | April 24, 2023

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