Día de los Muertos: dog amongst marigolds, candles, decorated skulls. For What's Booming, October 31
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Oct. 31 to Nov. 7

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus a road trip and news

By Annie Tobey | October 31, 2024
grandma and grandson on a laptop at home.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Soccer and a Selfie

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 28, 2024
Man with cats. Image by Kristsina Shoba. "It's the cats or me"
Advice for Life

‘It’s the Cats or Me’

Does he love the cats more than his partner?

By Eric J. Wallace | October 25, 2024
Dice and classic car game piece on a Monopoly board. Image by Kmiragaya. Used with humor essay on Monopoly Baby Boomer edition.
From Our Readers

It’s Time for Monopoly for Baby Boomers

A game for our era

By John Ficarra | October 22, 2024
A husband resents his wife's kids and nags her about spending too much time with them.
Advice for Life

Husband Resents His Wife’s Kids

And he resents the time she spend with them

By R. Eric Thomas | October 18, 2024
(L-R) Trinity Posey, Sam McLellan, and Sam Nackman in THE BOOK OF MORMON North American tour Photo by Julieta Cervantes. Used with What's Booming: October 17 to 24
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Oct. 17 to 24

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus road trips and news

October 17, 2024
Boardwalk at Congaree National Park. Credit: Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike to Congaree National Park

Tips for easy hikes

By Nick Thomas | October 15, 2024
Granddad and his grandson on a laptop. Used with Jumble for kids and classic, with a hint and a sorcerer
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: A Sorcerer and a Hint

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 14, 2024
A bed with lots of pillow, by Minpin. Suggesting a question, how many pillows are enough?
Greg Schwem

How Many Pillows Are Enough?

And how many is too many?

By Greg Schwem | October 11, 2024
A woman looks with disgust and disappointment at her smartphone after a flaky friend has backed out on her.
Advice for Life

Flaky Friend Expects Pardon

The disappointed friend feels no obligation to absolve them

By R. Eric Thomas | October 11, 2024

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