Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Bow Johnson, now a frontline worker in the COVID-19 pandemic, in ABC’s “black-ish.” CREDIT: ABC.
Humor

ABC Comedy ‘Black-ish’ Takes on Real-Life Topics

But it always leaves viewers laughing

By BreAnna Bell, Variety (ABC) | May 31, 2021
Don't Say a Word by Elizabeth Roper Marcus
Books

Book Review: "Don’t Say a Word"

A daughter’s two cents – indeed

By Rachel Marsh | May 25, 2021
Overwhelmed woman at work
Advice for Life

Ask Amy: Overwhelmed and Struggling to Be Heard

She explains her needs to those around her – but they don't seem to listen

By Amy Dickinson | May 25, 2021
A son's tribute to his mother
From Our Readers

Terry Terrific

My Superhero Mom

By Mike Spriegel | May 3, 2021
Jumble puzzle feature image
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boomer Brain Game Jumble: Hunting Dogs

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 22, 2021
Jumble puzzle feature image
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boomer Brain Game Jumble: Kong

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 15, 2021
Ernest Hemingway with his three sons, Jack, Patrick, and Gregory at his Key West home. CREDIT: Star Tribune
Reviews

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s ‘Hemingway’: TV Review

The documentary dissects the complicated life and myth of an iconic writer

By Kiko Martinez, Variety | April 12, 2021
pouring ketchup on a steak. For the article on how to blame bad behavior on your state
Arts & Entertainment

Greg Schwem, Humor Hotel: A State of Stupidity

Should one’s place of residence provide an excuse for iffy behavior?

By Greg Schwem | April 9, 2021
Baby boomer couple reading digital tablet
Featured

BOOMER Expands in the Digital World

New ways to meet reader needs

By Annie Tobey | April 8, 2021
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Boomer Brain Game Jumble: Farmer’s Feeding Time

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 8, 2021

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