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‘How Much Is Enough’ … Time?
How much is enough? This is the universal question comedian and writer Claire Berger answers in her book, “How Much Is Enough? Getting More By Living With Less.” She thoughtfully and humorously unpacks this puzzle across every aspect of our lives, from health and money to relationships and personal fulfillment. This excerpt from Berger’s book shows how ideas of time can morph over the decades.
Time to Revisit Athens
It’s time to revisit Athens, Greece, declares Rick Steves. The city he once advised visiting the museums only has gotten its act together. I used to think of Athens as a big ugly city with obligatory ancient sights, fine museums, the Plaka (an extremely touristy old quarter), and not much else. “The joy of Greece is outside of Athens,” I wrote. “See Athens’ museums and scram.”
An Aging Boomer on Student Protests
“I speak as an aging boomer, who entered adulthood as the civil rights movement was shaking and shattering the national norms, and as the Vietnam war was bursting into our consciousness,” writes columnist Robert C. Koehler as he weighs in on the student protests that are rocking many American universities.
Jumble Puzzles: Running and the Law
Play this week’s Jumble. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answers, featuring running and tongue-in-cheek legalese. 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 the Jumble puzzles, can expand...
Is Your Food and Exercise Plan Working?
How can you know if a new food and exercise plan is working? Look for these six signs that your lifestyle changes are paying off. When you embark on lifestyle changes with health in mind, what defines “success”? For many people, weight loss is the primary marker of change they focus on when they are trying to eat better and exercise consistently. But weight change is only one possible outcome of improvements to nutrition and physical activity.
To Readers of ‘Ask Amy’
Amy Dickinson, known to many for her advice columns, has news to share with her “Ask Amy” readers. After 21 years writing the “Ask Amy” column, I’m announcing that I’m leaving this space. My final column will run at the end of June.*. I’m...
More What’s Booming RVA: May 23 to 30
Enjoy a three-day weekend with a day to honor military heroes and more time to play. Top recommendations include Shakespeare comedy, James River-themed bike tour, Brainstorm Brewhouse preview, food festivals, Richmond women’s soccer game #2, new Chili Peppers baseball, and learning opportunities. Plus announcements and a road trip! So much to do in Richmond, Virginia, May 23 to 30, 2024.
What’s Booming RVA: Memorial Day and More
Salute American heroes and enjoy the freedoms they have helped us maintain – at a Fourth Friday fest, summer bike challenge for all speeds, and two eye-opening new museum exhibits. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Memorial Day Tributes and More.”. Ashland Fourth Friday. May 24, 5 to...
The Importance of Dog Training
“Witnessing a public figure take such a drastic step without thoroughly exploring alternative solutions is deeply troubling,” says animal advocate, author, columnist, and pet expert Cathy M. Rosenthal of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who “shows a shocking lack of empathy for animals.” Rosenthal addresses the importance of dog training and other options.
Diner-Style Breakfast at Home
You don’t have to leave home to have a delicious diner-style breakfast. Chef and cookbook author JeanMarie Brownson offers tips and two recipes: Deluxe Grilled Cheese and Egg Breakfast Sandwich and Bacony Hash Browns. Breakfast at an old-fashioned diner proves one of the greatest pleasures of the weekend. We...
From ‘Cutting of Harp Strings: A Novel’
From the author’s Notes” in his YA novel, “Cutting of Harp Strings,” E.G. Kardos presents a look at the meaning of writing – and perhaps the meaning of reading as well. My solitary path that I journeyed to reach “Cutting of Harp Strings” (2021) began...
Santiago de Compostela in Spain, for Saints and Sustenance
Whenever I’m in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain, I have a three-part agenda: See pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy some barnacles in the seafood section – then have them cooked for me, on the spot, in a café.
When the Kids Move Back Home
Besides managing their emotional reactions, ranging from joy to disappointment, parents need to consider the finances when the kids move back home, too. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers suggestions for handling this common situation. One in three adults between the ages of 18 and 34 are living with their parents,...
Boggle BrainBusters: Find Six States
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 find six states word challenge.
5 Cheaper Proteins for a Summer BBQ
If you’re trying to cut corners, it may feel stressful to think about summer gatherings and family traditions that put a squeeze on the budget. We’ve rounded up five delicious, nutritious, and satisfying cheaper proteins that will be excellent barbecue stand-ins for the typical steak, chicken breast, and pork tenderloin.
Troubled Adult Son Living at Home
Her 20-year-old stepson has moved in, quit college, lost his job, and become increasingly violent. She is scared, and both she and her husband are unsure of what to do. See what Amy Dickinson advises. Dear Amy:. After a very difficult divorce and a few years single, I married a...
More What’s Booming RVA: May 16 to 23
Art, roses, music, outdoor sports, a brewery anniversary, food, a Louisiana road trip in Norfolk, and oh-so-much more to do in Richmond, Virginia. 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...
What’s Booming RVA: Lebanese Feast
Two favorite local festivals fill up the weekend with food and outdoor sports. A beloved art and craft gallery celebrates 22 years. And youthful voices and musical menopause cross the generations. All in “What’s Booming RVA: Lebanese Feast.”. Anniversary Weekend at Crossroads Art Center. Open house and artist...
Leading with Joy
After decades of putting off her dream, Anne Shaw Heinrich has finally achieved what she longed for so many years ago. Her experiences have honed her skills, but she has also realized the benefits of “creating space for new goals” and leading with joy. I am closer to...
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
America’s Test Kitchen perfected this recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Bars to ensure both strawberry flavor and a creamy cheesecake texture. We found that trying to add fresh strawberries, whether chopped or pureed, directly to the filling compromised the creamy texture of the cheesecake layer and prevented the bars from setting up correctly. Instead, we pureed the fresh berries and stirred them into a sweetened sour cream topping that we spread over the almost-done filling. After letting the bars cool and chilling them, we garnished each square with one strawberry slice. The result was perfect – strong strawberry flavor with no sacrifice of the cheesecake’s signature creaminess.
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