neighbors are rude to a man with autism so he's sad as he sits outside on a fallen log. Ben Bibikov
Advice for Life

Neighbors Rude to Man with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The neighbors should know better, but what’s he to do?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 16, 2026
Nice glass broken by a well-meaning but not-so-helpful guest.
Advice for Life

Well-Meaning But Not-So-Helpful Guest

Two broken glasses and food particles and lipstick on dishes

By R. Eric Thomas | July 15, 2026
Beauty pageant lights. Nattawat Chearananta
From Our Readers

Beauty and the Bounce

Memories from a 1970s teen pageant

By Diane Dean-Epps | July 14, 2026
A man at his computer is unhappy at work but nervous for the second act. Massimo Parisi.
Advice for Life

Nervous for the Second Act

Should he or shouldn’t he change jobs?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 10, 2026
This group of older adults is laughing uproariously, perhaps not concerned about the term senior citizen. Rawpixelimages
Humor

Is ‘Senior Citizen’ a Worthy Moniker?

An exploration of alternatives

By Joel Samberg | July 9, 2026
Old kids' games can be fun, regardless of age. Filip Fuxa
Greg Schwem

Old Kids’ Games and Other Dicey Donations

‘No, I don’t want your yard sale donation’

By Greg Schwem | July 8, 2026
Three generations of a family around a laptop. Jumble pro dreams puzzles and others. 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 Puzzles: Pro Dreams of Soccer and Sewing

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 6, 2026
Woman on the phone with her dysfunctional sister. Auremar
Advice for Life

Ready to Disengage from Dysfunctional Sister

‘I feel I’m being used and abused’

By R. Eric Thomas | July 3, 2026
A personified mushroom sits at a desk, looking at an internet dating site on his computer monitor. Name That Cartoon Caption: July 2026
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 | July 1, 2026
Take a Hike. Vistor Center and car park overlooking part of the Palo Duro Canyon - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

Take a Hike to Palo Duro Canyon, Texas

The Grand Canyon of the Lone Star State

By Nick Thomas | June 26, 2026

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