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More What’s Booming RVA: Dec. 28 to Jan. 4
More of What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, December 28, 2023, to January 4, 2024. Enjoy a quiet recovery week with these events curated for Boomer readers. Music, Kwanzaa festivities, history, and outdoor therapy. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA, browse the week ahead below, or go to our. updated...
What’s Booming RVA: Wrap Up and Kick Off
Wrap up and kick off the years with music, a “resolutionary” 5k, the Revolutionary War, and a Kwanzaa celebration. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Wrap Up and Kick Off.”. Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m., at Firehouse Theatre, Richmond. Local music director and vocal coach returns to the...
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Arugula and Pear
You’ll need to plan ahead for this Roasted Cauliflower Salad with arugula and pear, but you’ll be glad you did! It’s hearty, healthy, and quite impressive. For a hearty, make-ahead salad, we roasted chunks of cauliflower in a 425-degree oven. The cauliflower was covered for the first 10 minutes to cook the interiors and uncovered for another 20 minutes to brown the exteriors.
A Message to 2023
Even with 2020 in the rearview mirror, the year 2023 was not kind to many. Susan Chapman reflects on the year behind and hopes for the one ahead. Generally I consider myself a “glass half full” person. As I reflect on 2023, there were joyous moments to celebrate....
Boggle BrainBusters: A Watery Puzzle
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, Boggle presents a watery puzzle challenge.
5 Life Advice Tips for Those Over 50
These five tips for those over 50 can help you be healthier and happier as the years tick by. Hitting the milestone of turning 50 comes with many benefits. For one, your days of worrying about acne breakouts are largely behind you and allergies can be much less severe, experts say.
Mother Wants Grandkids
A daughter is upset because her mother has been pressuring her to have kids. See what Amy Dickinson advises when a mother wants grandkids and makes it known. My husband and I have been married for several years. We’re really happy, with successful careers, a house we enjoy, and two dogs we love.
More What’s Booming RVA: December 21 to 28
Take in a few more Christmas-focused events before the big day, at your house of worship or with family and friends, or perhaps simply a day to unwind. Then we’re almost back to normal. Whatever that is! More of What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, December 21 to 28.
What’s Booming RVA: Your Favorite Things
We borrowed our headline from the creative marketing minds behind the Science Museum of Virginia’s week of favorite things, but it’s clever, and apt. Boomer presents a long-time favorite Richmond singer, a beloved Christmas story (presented in a distinctive manner), a funny take on classic Sherlock Holmes, and small-town caroling. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Your Favorite Things.”
Hands On at The Kitchen Classroom
While I enjoyed my years in school, the hands-on learning and eating at The Kitchen Classroom blows all of my other classes out of the water. Here, students learn, participate, and eat, all in a low-key and social atmosphere. Like other cooking classes, Richmond’s Kitchen Classroom is equipped with all of the necessary appliances and tools for students to roll up their sleeves and be active participants, not just casual onlookers.
An Obituary for Karaoke
Anxious for the “I don’t know how to sing but I’ll pretend I do” trend to finally fade, humorist Greg Schwem presents an obituary for karaoke in this week’s Humor Hotel. That felt good to write. Newspaper obituary writers, we know you occasionally craft “advancers”...
How Horseback Vacations Can Help You Explore the World Like Never Before
Traveling is all about discovering new places, trying new food, meeting new people, and creating unforgettable experiences. And while there are countless ways to explore the world, few can match the heart-pumping rush and soul-enriching experience of a horseback vacation. Whether you choose to ride through the grasslands of Africa, trek across the rugged mountains of South America, or explore the vast wilderness of Canada, a horseback vacation can take you on an unforgettable adventure unlike any other. In this blog post, we’ll explore why horseback vacations are gaining in popularity and what you can expect from this unique way of exploring the world.
Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bowl
This hearty quinoa breakfast bowl is topped with sliced almonds, bananas, and almond butter, but you can easily mix and match toppings. For a drizzled look, warm the almond butter slightly in the microwave before topping each bowl. Cinnamon-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. Serves 4. Active Time: 10 minutes. Total Time: 20...
Princess Diana: A Defiant Kindness
Her actions in life, the lessons her sons took from their time with her, and the play “Casey and Diana” demonstrate the compassion and the defiant kindness of Princess Diana. A couple of months ago, I went to see a very moving play, “Casey and Diana.” It was...
Save and Sightsee with CityPASS
“Spend less. Experience more. See Top Attractions.” While the promise may seem like a gimmick, seasoned travel writer Martha Steger did the math and tried CityPASS on a multigenerational trip with her son’s family to New York City. She shares her experience with Boomer readers. The time between...
Our Front Walk
Some special inanimate objects, small and large, hold an outsized meaning in our memories. For Boomer reader Julia Nunnally Duncan, her family’s front walk was one. Our front cement walk that led from the porch steps to the street was wide and long. For a time, my mother lined both sides of the walk with flowers. From my earliest childhood in the late 1950s and into the 1960s, I played on this walk. Here I rode my tricycle, turning before I reached the street. The street was quiet then, however, a safe place for neighborhood kids to play dodge ball.
Jumble Puzzles: A Kite and a Church
Play this week’s Jumble mental games and giggles, featuring a kite and a church. 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...
Exhausted Holiday Hostess
After years of hosting the holiday gathering, including uninvited guests, this exhausted holiday hostess asks Amy Dickinson for advice. For years our home has been the go-to home for the holidays. We purposely created this sort of environment because we have large families on both sides and a big circle of close friends.
Include Healthy Pulses in Your Diet
With plant-based eating on trend, you may have noticed that we are hearing more often about the health and environmental benefits of including pulses in your diet. Indeed, pulses have a lot going for them in terms of nutrition, sustainability, and affordability. Their use is emphasized by various healthy eating plans, including the famed Mediterranean Diet and the brain-benefiting MIND diet. Yet, few Americans are eating enough of them, let alone even know what a pulse is.
More What’s Booming RVA: Dec. 14 to 21
More of What’s Booming in Richmond, Virginia, December 14 to 21, 2023. Find your fill of holiday fun, favorite performances, and events highlighting the history of the season. Boomer Top 5 picks in RVA, browse the week ahead below, or go to our. updated events page for Down the...
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