three generations, from grandmother to mom to two kids, playing on a tablet. Image by Wong Sze Yuen. Used for Jumble puzzle
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
a woman looking at her wrinkles in the mirror. By Goodluz. A Boomer reader reflects on the images of her life, especially the image of her face in a make-up mirror, which has stayed with her since her teen years.
From Our Readers

The Face in the Mirror

A Boomer reader reflects on aging and the images of her life

By Sherrill Elizondo | April 18, 2023
A large extended family around a dinner table. By Monkey Business Images. Poet and writer Cathy Hollister reflects on family gatherings and holiday celebrations – memorable events that serve up “comforts and jolts.”
Family

Celebrating with Loved Ones

Holidays with families have their ups and downs

By Cathy Hollister | April 11, 2023
Three generations of a family around a laptop. From Rmarmion. This week’s Jumbles feature riddles and stitches. Unscramble the words and the funny bonus answer with a Jumble for Kids and the classic, then again for a buffet of careers
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzle for Kids and Adults

The riddle will have you in stitches

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 11, 2023
old baseball glove and ball. Image by Savannah1969. for article on memories of baseball in the 1950s
From Our Readers

Memories of Baseball in My Youth

And other fond thoughts of growing up in the 1950s

By R.G. Begora | April 2, 2023
Grandmother and granddaughter playing a card game or puzzle. Photo Fizkes Dreamstime. For article on Jumble puzzles for mental fun
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Mail and Trash

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 27, 2023
A “Chiweenie” Chihuahua-Dachshund mix had a difficult early life. His resilience was an inspiration – bolstered by a mysterious ray of light.
From Our Readers

Jimmy the “Chiweenie”

A ray of light and a little bundle of resilience

By Jenn Bankston | March 22, 2023
Some toys hold a special place in our hearts, stirring warm memories, including special dolls from childhood: troll dolls and Hansel and Gretel.
From Our Readers

Special Dolls from Childhood

Recalling toys that held a fond place in the reader’s heart

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | March 15, 2023
granddad and grandson playing chess game. Credit: Imtmphoto dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Riddles and Spreadsheets

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 13, 2023
My rock ’n’ roll moment, Phil Perkins
From Our Readers

My Rock ’n’ Roll Moment

Memories of youthful aspirations

By Phil Perkins | March 6, 2023

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