pennyIllustration of an old candy store. Image sent by author. Baby boomer R. G. Begora recalls a youthful trip to the penny candy store, the woman who helped him choose, and nostalgic experiences of the past.
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A Trip to the Penny Candy Store

A fond memory from the early 1950s

By R. G. Begora | August 2, 2022
Black child and adult playing puzzle game for Jumble puzzles. Photo by Chayantorn Tongmorn, Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Basketballs and Books

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 11, 2022
scales of justice photo by Phartisan Dreamstime. Earl A. Cherniak, a lawyer in Canada since 1960, is still going strong. Now in his 80s, he shares his alternative to retirement with Boomer.
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Practicing Law in His 80s

An alternative to retirement

By Earl A. Cherniak, LL.D, Q.C., FCI.ARB | July 1, 2022
old comic books photo by Joseph Perone Dreamstime. Writer Julia Nunnally Duncan fondly recalls a youthful pastime: “On warm days I would climb into the bed of the [Studebaker pickup] truck and surround myself with model horses and my comic books.” She notes stories and favorites among those classic comics, her companions for years.
Books

My Comic Books

Memories from long ago

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | June 27, 2022
three generations tablet puzzle Syda Productions Dreamstime. For Jumble puzzles for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Twins and Games

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 27, 2022
retro motel pool sign photo by Iofoto Dreamstime. Writer Phil Perkins shares teenage memories of a family trip when he was 16 – a nostalgic tale that speaks to memories in us all.
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That Moment in Time

Teenage memories of Daytona Beach and Dad’s Bonneville convertible

By Phil Perkins | June 24, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking at a tablet, possibly doing puzzles, like this one on money matters. Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Comedians and Caterpillars

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 13, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter looking together at a tablet, maybe playing a puzzle - photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Happy Cows and Kids

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | June 3, 2022
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble for Kids and Adults: Watches and Scotland

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

May 25, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop possibly doing online puzzles. photo by Wavebreakmedia Dreamstime. For Jumble fun and games puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Fun and Games: Axes and Rolling Stones

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 16, 2022

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