Portland Head Light, among the popular Maine lighthouses - Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

My Favorite Maine Lighthouses

Take a Hike! With Nick Thomas along the New England coast

By Nick Thomas | April 4, 2025
A man and woman dance a classic dance at home, with a winter wonderland outside. Asking Eric column on a man who fights getting older, even in bed. Image by Pojoslaw
Advice for Life

He Fights Getting Older, Even in Bed

And he wants to ‘knock it out of the park’ every time

By R. Eric Thomas | April 4, 2025
the front stoop and front porch. By Maria Dryfhout
From Our Readers

Memories of the Front Stoop

Childhood thoughts of days gone by

By Roger Pierangelo | April 2, 2025
granddad and grandkid together on a laptop. Image by Fizkes. For article this week's puzzle: Jumble food fun classic and Jumble tennis tot for kids and Jumble puzzles Q&A
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles Q&A

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 31, 2025
Ikea assembly instructions page, with hammer, screwdriver, hex key, and a leftover bolt.
Greg Schwem

‘The Leftover Bolt Theory’

Why is there always that one?

By Greg Schwem | March 28, 2025
child's drawing of a drunk adult. Like when the girlfriend's behavior affects the grandkids.
Advice for Life

Girlfriend’s Behavior Affects the Grandkids

Grandmom is concerned and ponders her next step

By R. Eric Thomas | March 28, 2025
A single red rose sticking up from a pile of ashes, for advice column on ex's ashes
Advice for Life

Getting Rid of the Ex’s Ashes

After more than 16 years, it’s time, says the second wife

By R. Eric Thomas | March 28, 2025
AI-generated T-res image by Vladimir Efimov. For What's Booming, March 27 +
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: March 27 to April 3

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

By Annie Tobey | March 27, 2025
A young student walks out of school holding her dad's hand. By Volodymyr Tverdokhlib. Essay on a man preparing for the father-of-the-bride toast and remembering his daughter's first parent-teacher conference
From Our Readers

A Father-of-the-Bride Toast Stirs Memories

From the first parent-teacher conference to her career

By John Ficarra | March 25, 2025
A senior couple has been arguing and has their backs to each other. Rido. When a man corrects his wife constantly, this will happen
Advice for Life

A Man Corrects His Wife Frequently

Even when she’s right or when they’re out in public

By R. Eric Thomas | March 21, 2025

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