Three must-see local theatrical productions, Veterans Day commemorations, and a look at the life and songs of Carole King – Boomer’s top five picks in Richmond this week. What’s Booming RVA: Must-See Local Drama. “A Distinct Society.” Nothing much ever happens in a sleepy library that straddles the border of the U.S. and Canada. But … Read more
Harold Witkov found a fossil and took it home. After learning of its prehistoric background, he came to appreciate the aged possession. As he pondered the fossil’s tale, he saw it as a metaphor for his baby boomer life. Some 10 years ago I visited a longtime friend living in Traverse City, Michigan. One day … Read more
Every month, the Boomer caption contest provides a new cartoon for readers to write their own clever caption. We also capture the top 10 caption submissions so readers can vote for their favorite. And we announce the winner from the cartoon before that! This page is updated monthly with new cartoons, so bookmark it for … Read more
These “melting onions” are savory-sweet rings of jammy onion, reminiscent of French onion soup, showered with crispy thyme-scented panko breadcrumbs. While I enjoy vegetables cooked until they’re crisp-tender, I’m also a big fan of veggies that have been cooked until meltingly tender and soft (especially because that gives them time to absorb the other flavors). … Read more
Use these practical tips to give better holiday gifts this year. You’ll be happy to know that a bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a happier recipient! It may be better to give than to receive, but that doesn’t make picking out holiday presents for your family and friends any easier. Even with all the … Read more
Approximately 800,000 casualties, over 300 days – World War I ended on November 11, 1918, in Verdun, France, the inspiration for Veterans Day. Rick Steves shares suggestions for traveling there, focusing on three sites: Mémorial de Verdun, Fort de Douaumont, and L’Ossuaire de Douaumont. World War I, once heralded as “the war to end all … Read more
AARP Bulletin on How to Help Live Without Pain, Online Friendship Scams, and the Challenges—and Joys—of Caregiving WASHINGTON—The September/October 2025 issue of AARP Bulletin delivers timely and practical reporting to help older Americans navigate key challenges to their financial security, health, and personal safety. From understanding complex Social Security rules to protecting against the latest … Read more