Midori. Coming to Richmond, Va., the week of November 13 to 20
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More What’s Booming RVA: Nov. 13 to 20, 2025

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

By Annie Tobey | November 13, 2025
The Sundial Bridge along the Sacramento River Trail. Image by Nick Thomas
Nick Thomas

The Sacramento River Trail, California

‘Take a Hike!’ presents a route that captures nature and manmade wonders

By Nick Thomas | November 12, 2025
"In My Shoes": purplish little girl shoes with pink rose petals around it. By Emanuele Ravecca.
From Our Readers

In My Shoes

By Joan Benowitz | November 11, 2025
A DNA revelation: a man opens an envelope showing he isn't the father. By Kuprevich
Advice for Life

DNA Reveals His Kids Aren’t His

What defines a family?

By R. Eric Thomas | November 11, 2025
grandparents and granddaughter sitting together on a sofa and looking at a laptop, perhaps playing puzzles - like this week's Jumble puzzles with bowling and math
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Letters and Heights

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | November 10, 2025
Sad middle-aged woman wants to know, is there a cure for sadness? Image: Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Is There a Cure for Sadness?

Struggling with depression and fear of death

By R. Eric Thomas | November 7, 2025
Thanksgiving table. By Emily Lee. This overwhelmed holiday hostess has had it – it’s not just Thanksgiving dinner, but extended family members expect to stay at her house as well.
Advice for Life

Overwhelmed Holiday Hostess

After 45 years of hosting Thanksgiving, she wants to cut back

By R. Eric Thomas | October 31, 2025
Image of a moving golf club about to hit a golf ball on a tee. Incivility rules at the Ryder Cup 2025
Greg Schwem

Incivility Rules at the 2025 Ryder Cup

‘Europe, your next beer is on me’

By Greg Schwem | October 27, 2025
A granddad and grandson on a tablet, perhaps even playing the Jumble puzzles together. Image by Wavebreakmedia
David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles: Honey and a Giant

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 27, 2025
A senior woman on the phone. Used with column on multitasking phone conversations.
Advice for Life

Annoyed by Multitasking Phone Conversations

Should she just be grateful that they are calling?

By R. Eric Thomas | October 24, 2025

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