It is easy for a person with a dead-end job to be envious of a partner’s work perks when that involves travel to exciting destinations
Advice for Life

Envious of a Partner’s Work Perks

One dead-end job, one with fun travel destinations

By R. Eric Thomas | January 16, 2026
Mushroom Coffee, illustrating interesting health trends. By Oleksandra Naumenko
Greg Schwem

Health Trends That Make You Say ‘Huh?’

More kava root, A2 and sea moss, please

By Greg Schwem | January 9, 2026
Prothonotary warbler, by Wirestock. Used with What's Booming January 8, promoting James River educational event
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 8 to 15

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

By Annie Tobey | January 8, 2026
Grandparents and granddaughter on a computer, perhaps doing a puzzle like the Jumble with a cow and magician
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Cow and Magician

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 5, 2026
woman in a therapy session dealing with a rocky relationship with her stepdaughter
Advice for Life

Rocky Relationship with Her Stepdaughter

Can the rift be healed?

By R. Eric Thomas | January 2, 2026
Welcoming in January 1, 2026.
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Jan. 1 to 8

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

By Annie Tobey | December 31, 2025
A fan of Chicago deep-dish pizza would thrill to this thick crust pie with generous cheese and tomato sauce
Food Finds

A Loyal Fan of Pizzeria Due

Her 58-year love affair with Chicago deep-dish pizza

By Greg Schwem | December 26, 2025
A worried man looks out the window. Image by Teeraphat sirisatonpun. A woman whose husband is a naturalized citizen is concerned about what could happen to him given the sweeping immigration crackdown in the US, but her friends lack empathy for her concerns.
Advice for Life

Friends Lack Empathy for Her Immigrant Husband

He’s legal, but her worries naturally persist

By R. Eric Thomas | December 26, 2025
grandparents and child on a laptop, perhaps doing a puzzle like Jumble online. Image by Suprijono Sujarjoto.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Cows and Ponies

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | December 22, 2025
Unhappy man at home, still resentful of toxic employer. Image by Piksel
Advice for Life

Retiree Is Still Resentful of Toxic Employer

One year later, the ex-employee is hurt and confused

By R. Eric Thomas | December 19, 2025

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