Rich Soil exhibition in the snow, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond. Image by artist Kristine Mays. Used in What's Booming, January 16 +
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 16 to 23

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

By Annie Tobey | January 16, 2025
Richmond, Virginia. Used in Richmond events listing from Boomer
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 | January 10, 2025
Young woman and boyfriend visiting. Used with advice column on parents manipulating their daughter long distance.
Advice for Life

Manipulating Their Daughter Long Distance

And putting long-time friends in the middle of the conflict

By R. Eric Thomas | January 10, 2025
The Virginia state capitol in Richmond after a snow. Used with What's Booming RVA January 9 to 16
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 9 to 16

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

By Annie Tobey | January 9, 2025
book cover of "H.M. Wynant: You Must Believe"
Books

Character Actor H.M. Wynant

A book by Steven Peros outlines the 97-year-old’s career

By Nick Thomas | January 6, 2025
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 Puzzles: Parachutes and Marathons

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 6, 2025
close-up at tip of bat of a baseball player hitting the ball
Greg Schwem

Don’t Stop with the ‘Golden At-Bat’ Rule

More new rules MLB should consider

By Greg Schwem | January 3, 2025
Trapped between siblings: two unhappy senior sisters on a park bench illustrate the family rift
Advice for Life

Sister Trapped Between Siblings

Twin sister refuses to help with brother’s care

By R. Eric Thomas | January 3, 2025
Cartoon of two women looking at a potted rose plant wearing medical doctor jacket and other costuming. For Boomer Name That Cartoon Caption contest January 2025
Fun & Games

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 | January 2, 2025
Grumpy, angry friend in a coffee shop. Image by Anna Griessel
Advice for Life

Dealing with a Mean, Angry Friend

His behavior is stressful for others

By R. Eric Thomas | December 27, 2024

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