Some like hot. . .and some DON'T
Don't sweat the small stuff, they say. What about the big stuff? Lots of summer heat going around to sweat about. Why not sit somewhere...
Pop Artists
Here's to the pops, dads, etc. for their important role in shaping the family. Click to print the puzzle or the solution
Remembering
Patriotic holidays call us to remember the past and the events that have shaped us as a nation. This week's crossword celebrates Flag...
Outer Limits
New puzzle to challenge your creative thinking. Click to print the puzzle or the solution
So many hats!
A salute to the many roles moms play. Time for some applause and appreciation. Click to print the puzzle or the solution
Best News Ever!
Surprize! Amazing news! Easter miracle! Skip the bunnies and pretty eggs. This is really big news. . . Finish the crossword to learn...
Double Vision?
This week's crossword might remind some people of Shakespeare ("Double, double toil and trouble") and others of DoubleMint chewing gum. I...
Thinking Green
Let's celebrate a Romano-British slave this week. Taken captive by Irish pirates as a young man in the 5th century, this man became...
Puzzle me this
Time to hone your mental gymnastics skills once again. This week's crossword is "only" 13x13, rather than my usual 15x15 grid. That means...
Even Presidents have Preferences
Why not celebrate some lesser-sung POTUS preferences for the holiday Monday? Here's my themed puzzle mixing things up a bit. Click here...
February Flavor of the Month
The holiday celebrated on February 14 is known for candy, whether chocolate kisses or candy hearts that say "Luv U". Let's do a crossword...
Brain Strain
Ready for a challenge? This week's bonus crossword is a 17x17 grid instead of my normal 15x15 or the occasional 13x13. That means there...
Round and round we go again
Here we go again. . .our second "New Year" of the year. This one celebrates the moon's habits, and includes an annual animal! That calls...
Hope for the future
A visionary sees a future that could be and dreams of a better tomorrow. As the song says, "Let there be peace on earth. . .and let it...
You talkin' to me?
When people learn that my professional career was in linguistics, their first question is "How many languages do you know?" If I'm...
Winter Wonderland
As I look out on the fluffy white precipitation blowing past my front window for the second day in a row, I suddenly realize that I did...
Hitting the restart button
Are you ready for the annual change-your-calendar, set-new-goals celebration? Ready or not, here comes 2022. Why not start the year with...
What are you waiting for?
Most of us are impatient, aren't we? This time of year, children certainly get impatient about how long it takes for Christmas to arrive....