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Advice for Life

Veteran Seeks His Lost Love

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By R. Eric Thomas | May 15, 2026
A father and adult son chatting outside, for article on a son frustrated with his dad and silly questions. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Advice for Life

Frustrated with Dad’s Silly Questions

Dad could simply look the answers up online

By R. Eric Thomas | May 11, 2026
Granddad and grandson on a laptop, by Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults puzzle, with "Fired" theme.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Slippery Eagles

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Granddad wants to bond with his grandkids but not hold them - and he looks awkward and the baby surprised. Aviahuismanphotography
Advice for Life

Granddad Wants to Bond with but Not Hold his Grandkids

Is he OK to want what he wants?

By R. Eric Thomas | May 8, 2026
Name That Cartoon Caption: May 2026 - Two male cardinals flying in the sky, one wearing an aviator's jacket with a name tag of "Maverick"
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BOOMER Cartoon Caption Contests: Newest and Beyond

A new chance every month to exercise your sense of humor ... or judge someone else's!

By Brian Marsh | May 5, 2026
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Advice for Life

Husband Is Posting Unflattering Photos of His Wife

Otherwise, he is a ‘wonderful man’

By R. Eric Thomas | May 1, 2026
African American granddad and grandson on a laptop together. From Monkey Business Images. For Jumble for Kids and Adults: Shapes and Riddle puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Take a Detour

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

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Take a nap! Man taking a power nap on a park bench. Nanditha Rao
Greg Schwem

Take a Nap, U.S.!

This country is in dire need of a nap

By Greg Schwem | April 24, 2026
Woman working at a laptop computer, still worthy of employment
Advice for Life

Early 60s, Suddenly Unemployed, and ‘Still Worthy’

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By R. Eric Thomas | April 24, 2026
Train Day in Ashland. Image by Diane Stoakley. For What's Booming April 23
What’s Booming – RVA Events

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