Woman working at a laptop computer, still worthy of employment
Advice for Life

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

Is it time to retire?

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

More What’s Booming RVA: April 23 to 30

Curated events, road trips, and event news in our one-of-a-kind Richmond calendar

By Annie Tobey | April 23, 2026
Home as part of Historic Garden Week in Virginia, in Orange County. By Jim Beavers. Curated events, road trips, and event news in our one-of-a-kind Richmond calendar: April 16
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: April 16 to 23

Curated events, road trips, and event news in our one-of-a-kind Richmond calendar

By Annie Tobey | April 16, 2026
Two grapefruit mule cocktails with a grapefruit wedge garnish in each. What makes a Moscow Mule even better? Adding fresh grapefruit juice. (Alex Lepe/TCA)
Drink Up

Kick Your Heels Up with a Grapefruit Mule

Moscow Mule with a grapefruit twist

By Christine Gallary | April 15, 2026
The Beatles LOVE sign, for a ‘ticket to ride’ essay. Image by Alain Lacroix
From Our Readers

They Had a ‘Ticket to Ride’

A memorable L.A. night of the Beatles

By Bob Brawley | April 14, 2026
Granddad with two grandkids, together using a laptop, perhaps even doing a Jumble Kids puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Clock and a Witch

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 13, 2026
Suspicious man peeking through Venetian blinds. Is that a bad person he sees? Image by Suzanne Tucker
Greg Schwem

Who’s a Bad Person?

If you’re a good person, you’re probably very close to a bad one

By Greg Schwem | April 10, 2026
A rude, disrespectful fiancé glares at his future in-laws. By Anatoly Epaneshnikov
Advice for Life

Daughter’s Disrespectful Fiancé

Concerned parents ponder the best course of action

By R. Eric Thomas | April 10, 2026
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What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: April 9 to 16

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By Annie Tobey | April 9, 2026
A cartoon of a trial with a surprising witness. For Boomer's Name That Cartoon Caption April 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 | April 6, 2026

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