A woman rejecting foods that she is allergic to. When they eat the wrong foods, this person suffers after. But when they insist on a bland meal on social occasions, they face criticism. Advice columnist Eric Thomas offers suggestions, including food allergy retorts to the critics.
Advice for Life

Food Allergy Comebacks

Choosing between critical comments and the misery of eating harmful food

By R. Eric Thomas | May 16, 2025
Antique Melody Show - used with What's Booming May 15 to 22
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: May 15 to 22

A one-of-a-kind, curated look at Richmond events plus day trips and news

By Annie Tobey | May 15, 2025
Sara Berki performs a cover of a John Denver song before an Australian football game, demonstrated that "Country Roads" lives on
Music

‘Country Roads’ Lives on with Sara Berki

The rising performer from down under on John Denver’s song

By Nick Thomas | May 14, 2025
A granddad and grandson looking at a laptop together, perhaps doing a Kids Jumble puzzle
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Noisy Cows and Happy Cat

Two scrambled word challenges, for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 12, 2025
A woman sitting at home with a sad look on her face is disappointed in changing sibling dynamics. Image by Yuri Arcurs
Advice for Life

Changing Sibling Dynamics As We Age

Her brother has drifted away – or is this just who he is?

By R. Eric Thomas | May 9, 2025
Couple at an art gallery with the husband talking on his phone, getting apologies from his son because he and his wife are serial cancelers.
Advice for Life

Son and His Wife Are Serial Cancelers

And the frustrated dad is ready to throw in the towel

By R. Eric Thomas | May 2, 2025
The Czech town of Třeboň is an inviting medieval burg famous for its peat spas, network of man-made lakes, and fish specialties. CREDIT: Cameron Hewitt, Rick Steves’ Europe.
Rick Steves

Třeboň and Třebíč

Two gems of the Czech countryside

By Rick Steves | April 29, 2025
Three generations of a family around a laptop. 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: A Buffet of Careers

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 28, 2025
An older man and a laughing baby outside. By Kasienka. Article: 60-Year-Old Man Wants to Father a Child
Advice for Life

60-Year-Old Man Wants to Father a Child

Are his desires normal and should he act on them?

By R. Eric Thomas | April 25, 2025
Shakespeare's birthday celebration at Agecroft Hall, Richmond, Va. Image by Stratton McCrady. Used with What's Booming RVA: April 24 to May 1
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: April 24 to May 1

A one-of-a-kind look at Richmond events plus a day trip

By Annie Tobey | April 24, 2025

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