neighbors are rude to a man with autism so he's sad as he sits outside on a fallen log. Ben Bibikov
Advice for Life

Neighbors Rude to Man with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The neighbors should know better, but what’s he to do?

By R. Eric Thomas | July 16, 2026
Nice glass broken by a well-meaning but not-so-helpful guest.
Advice for Life

Well-Meaning But Not-So-Helpful Guest

Two broken glasses and food particles and lipstick on dishes

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Beauty pageant lights. Nattawat Chearananta
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Beauty and the Bounce

Memories from a 1970s teen pageant

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Is ‘Senior Citizen’ a Worthy Moniker?

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Old kids' games can be fun, regardless of age. Filip Fuxa
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Old Kids’ Games and Other Dicey Donations

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Three generations of a family around a laptop. Jumble pro dreams puzzles and others. 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: Pro Dreams of Soccer and Sewing

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | July 6, 2026
Woman on the phone with her dysfunctional sister. Auremar
Advice for Life

Ready to Disengage from Dysfunctional Sister

‘I feel I’m being used and abused’

By R. Eric Thomas | July 3, 2026
Take a Hike. Vistor Center and car park overlooking part of the Palo Duro Canyon - Nick Thomas
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Take a Hike to Palo Duro Canyon, Texas

The Grand Canyon of the Lone Star State

By Nick Thomas | June 26, 2026
DNA test results to determine paternity secret.
Advice for Life

Sister Blabs Brother’s Paternity Secret

A public declaration that he didn’t even know

By R. Eric Thomas | June 26, 2026
grandparents with their granddaughter looking at a computer monitor and smiling, by Noam Armonn. For Jumble puzzle with an ice rink and with a camping chair.
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Jumble Puzzles: Camping Chair

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