As we progress towards the end of 2024 it is fitting to once again reflect on and remember the countless military veterans around us. My...

Some of us might be afraid of the upcoming US elections. Others may dread seeing all the ghoulish decorations of the season. Whichever...

Fair warning: US election season is full of semantic and logical problems. As a professional linguist I struggle to listen to the...

Do you remember many stories from your grandparents? Are their stories in your family about the "home country"? Whether you were raised...

Apologies for missing Gospel Music Heritage Month (September) by one day. Here's my tribute (Not "My Tribute" by 24-Across) to the...

For some of us this crossword puzzle will be timely. Less so for my tropical friends. Humor me and enjoy the theme anyway, okay? Print...

Just some miscellaneous musings for your enjoyment because I don't have any normal holiday puzzles to share this week. I hope you...

Seasons are somewhat arbitrary, but people often associate northern hemisphere "summer" with increased temperatures. So let's spice...

It's interesting how Father's Day is treated differently from Mother's Day, isn't it? Dads usually don't get flowers or breakfast in bed,...

Another holiday to commemorate with a crossword puzzle! Take a few minutes to solve this puzzle while you think about the significance of...

So what exactly do students do when they complete high school (or college)? Do they advance, graduate, or matriculate? Whatever happens...

Way back in 1915 two guys wrote a tribute to moms.: M Is for the Many things she gave me, O Means only that she’s growing Old. T Is for...

Random theme this week. High carb content, but in crosswords, calories don't count. Pass the word to your family and friends so they can...

It's good to remember history, especially when something amazing happened in the life of our ancestors. This crossword puzzle is my...

OK. The ball's back in your court. What's your game plan for changing the world? How about solving this week's crossword? Good idea. Pass...

I can only imagine the reactions of Jesus' followers on Easter morning when they heard that he was alive. Many of them witnessed his...

I don't mean to ruin your March holiday, but the "Saint" celebrated in Ireland wasn't Irish. Check the backstory of this runaway captive...

English has so many interesting words and phrases that I often wonder how anyone learns it if it is not their first language. I mean,...

Where I am it's been cold and wet for several months now. Some people retreated indoors for exercise rather than face the elements....

In 235 years the US has had 46 presidents. Not bad compared to many other countries. Perhaps that's one reason to celebrate Presidents'...