A couple at home looking at something on a laptop, like social media connections with the past. Image by Nyul
Advice for Life

Social Media Connections with Ghosts of the Past

A husband’s ex-girlfriend and a cheating friend

By R. Eric Thomas | June 6, 2025
Strawberries, to represent the weekend event, Strawberry Faire in Ashland. For What's Booming June 6 to 12
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: June 5 to 12

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

By Annie Tobey | June 5, 2025
The old industrial canal district in modern Milan is trendy and thriving, says travel professional Rick Steves. He takes us there, to “Little Venice” and to other colorful sights.
Rick Steves

Modern Milan in Italy

Fashionable and fun

June 2, 2025
Man working at a water treatment plant after getting a job downgrade. Image by Andrey Kekyalyaynen
Advice for Life

Struggling with a Job Downgrade

This 58-year-old feels embarrassed and useless

By R. Eric Thomas | May 30, 2025
grandmother and granddaughter looking at a tablet, possibly doing puzzles, like this one on money matters. Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Money Matters

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | May 26, 2025
Man with movie camera, along the Yangtze River in China. By Gunold. Used with column on second-act artist.
Advice for Life

Second-Act Artist Fears Criticism

Unenthusiastic friends are squelching his joy

By R. Eric Thomas | May 23, 2025
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas: Spring fed ponds at the northern entrance to the Grand Promenade. Credit: Debby Thomas
Nick Thomas

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Take a Hike! with Nick Thomas

By Nick Thomas | May 20, 2025
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

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