A young student walks out of school holding her dad's hand. By Volodymyr Tverdokhlib. Essay on a man preparing for the father-of-the-bride toast and remembering his daughter's first parent-teacher conference
From Our Readers

A Father-of-the-Bride Toast Stirs Memories

From the first parent-teacher conference to her career

By John Ficarra | March 25, 2025
A senior couple has been arguing and has their backs to each other. Rido. When a man corrects his wife constantly, this will happen
Advice for Life

A Man Corrects His Wife Frequently

Even when she’s right or when they’re out in public

By R. Eric Thomas | March 21, 2025
Daffodils you might see running a marathon? Also used in What's Booming, March 20
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: March 20 to 27

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus a day trip and news

By Annie Tobey | March 20, 2025
Grandma and two grandkids on a laptop, from Wavebreakmedia. Two Jumble puzzles, with ghostly math: play one with your favorite kid or use it as a warm-up, then tackle the more challenging puzzle.
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Food Fun

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 17, 2025
A couple arguing, as the jealous senior boyfriend continually harps on her past relationships
Advice for Life

Jealous Senior Boyfriend Defies Maturity

Jealousy knows no age limits

By R. Eric Thomas | March 14, 2025
Roberta Lea press image. Used for What's Booming March 13 to announce her show
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: March 13 to 20

A week of entertaining and inspiring events plus day trips and news

By Annie Tobey | March 13, 2025
two women on park bench arguing. Image by motortion for Asking Eric column on friendship faux pas
Advice for Life

Undoing a Friendship Faux Pas

She spoke her mind and her friend turned on her

By R. Eric Thomas | March 7, 2025
The Elbys are named after Chef and French Food Festival Founder Paul Elbling. Image from Facebook, Richmond magazine: In 2012, the magazine named its regional dining awards, The Elbys, for Chef Paul Elbling, seen here at the 2019 awards.
Food Finds

Remembrances of Chef Paul, Plus His Sauce Vinaigrette

Introducing French farm-to-table to Richmond in the 1970s

By Martha Steger | March 6, 2025
A grandmother and granddaughter on a laptop, possibly doing puzzles or browsing the internet. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Used 2/10/22 and 3/3/25 for anglers and stairs
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles with Anglers and Stairs

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 3, 2025
A middle-aged woman stressed from her responsibilities as a member of the sandwich generation. Image by Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Stressed in the Sandwich Generation

Work, elderly parents, a daughter – sometimes it’s just too much

By R. Eric Thomas | February 28, 2025

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