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‘Demanding Gram’ Abhors Granddaughter’s Messy Room
When her granddaughter visits, the teen makes a mess of her room and “demanding gram” wants to lay down the law. See what Ask Amy advises about this granddaughter’s messy room. Dear Amy:. When our son visits us with his teenage daughter, she totally trashes her room...
More What’s Booming RVA: March 14 to 21
The season of festivals is here, with more to do than time to do it! A new Julia Child exhibition, Irish-themed events, art, authors, music, veteran honors, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, March 14 to 21, 2024. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA here, browse the week...
Quick and Easy At-Home Projects
Home is where the heart is and now is a wonderful time to take advantage of opportunities to do quick and easy at-home projects that may help to create order and calm. Organization tops the list as does creating environments that are calm and soothing. Looking for some projects to...
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Loaf Recipe
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Loaf is a “happy bread that felt like a burst of springtime with its lemony elements of zest and extract,” says cookbook author Diane Rossen Worthington. Plus, it’s “Seriously Simple to put together” for breakfast, snack, dessert, or a Mother’s Day brunch.
Owning a Vacation Home
Owning a vacation home brings challenges and joys. Boomer reader Sherrill Pool Elizondo shares her experiences, from childhood to owning her own second home. “To whom much is given, much is required” a friend reminds me when the demands of two homes become overwhelming. I vacationed with family in...
Norway’s Fjord Country: Serenity and Grandeur
The towering mountains plunging into deep, inky waters provide the setting for memorable beauty, while the tourism industry is “somewhere between frugal, cheap, industrious, and greedy.” See what travel writer Rick Steves says about Norway’s fjord country. Though I initially visited Norway to see relatives — three...
Elton John Is Still on the Go
Despite retiring from touring, Elton John isn’t slowing down. He’s recording new music, opening two stage musicals and performing at his annual Oscar party. Elton John’s touring life may have come to an end last year with his five-year, 330-concert worldwide Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, but the work continues, including recording new music.
Jumble Puzzles: Fetch a Knight
Play this week’s Jumble mental games and giggles with a fetch a knight theme. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up – or share the challenge with a favorite youngster. Build your brain. Mental exercises and games, like...
Tips for Growing Container Herbs
Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots of container herbs set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck or balcony make it easy to include some homegrown flavor. Start by growing herbs you like to...
Judgmental Sister and Lightly Racy Photos
Her judgmental sister is shocked by the photo display a retired woman has in her private bedroom. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say. I am a retired woman, living alone. I inherited a box of very old photos, well over 100 years old. At the bottom of the box, I found a dozen small, beautifully framed “adult” photos. While I am certain that these were hardcore for their time, they are quite tame by modern standards, featuring partial nudity, unlaced bodices and rolled stockings.
More What’s Booming RVA: March 7 to 14
Mobile Soul Sunday, Aerial SOUL, Boomer-lovin’ music and other performing arts, author events, and more. What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, March 7 to 14, 2024. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA here, browse the week ahead below, and go to our updated events page for Down the Road happenings and ongoing exhibitions and performances.
What’s Booming RVA: The Yardbirds and Nature Nerds
That influential British rock group is still around, and they’ll be in Richmond! Plus Wild & Scenic films, a Sondheim take on fairy tales, four women authors, and a host of soulful delights. All in “What’s Booming RVA: The Yardbirds and Nature Nerds.”. From the Boomer archives:...
Sacher Torte and More Viennese Treats
Wander through Vienna, lingering at cafés, wine gardens, coffeehouses, chocolate shops, and pubs. Take in an outdoor concert while eating from food stands serving on real plates. And don’t pass over the legendary Viennese Sacher torte. Rick Steves takes us there. If any European capital knows how to...
Get Your Green Goddess On
Use homemade green goddess dressing for a burst of fresh flavor with a Broccolini and Avocado Salad. Get your healthy dose of green for St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year. Green. The favored color to wear on Saint Patrick’s Day for good luck and to keep us...
Surprising Tampa Bay, Florida
Cuban influences in Ybor City, cigars at a museum and store, sea life in an aquarium, art at The Dalí Museum, and more. Travel writer Peggy Sijswerda takes us along on her trip in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. I’m looking at a surreal painting by Salvadore Dalí...
Helping a Timid Pup Gain Confidence
Is there hope for a timid pup who is frightened of strangers? Pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal has tips to help him gain confidence. My adult granddaughter has an eight-month-old Toy Australian Shepherd. She got the dog when he was three months old. The dog is friendly toward family members but will not allow strangers to go near him.
Puzzle: Boggle Six State Capitals
Exercise your mind by searching for words hidden in the Boggle cube. The more letters the better – plus bonus words to up the ante. Find as many words as you can by linking letters up, down, side-to-side, and diagonally. You may only use each letter box once within a single word. Pay special attention to the Boggle BrainBusters Bonus words! Play with a friend and compare word finds, crossing out common words. Up this week, find the Boggle six state capitals.
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