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after64Sunday, October 4, 2026

Good morning. Let’s talk about trains.

This week: five European trips where the trains do the climbing, nine card games for long winter evenings, and your Sunday puzzle.

  • Five European trips that are kind to your knees
  • 9 card games worth learning this winter (bridge included, gently)
  • Required minimum distributions, explained without the jargon
  • Sunday puzzle: name that 1960s theme song

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One Sunday puzzle

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