Much like New Year’s Eve, the soon thereafter Valentine’s Day is often characterized by high expectations and even higher levels of inevitable disappointment. Even if you are lucky enough to have a significant other to spend the day with, how can you ever really rise above the typical flowers and chocolate? Sure, you should be […]
Is Cupid in your corner this year? Saint Valentine’s Day is just around the bend and for those who believe in L-O-V-E (or not!) here’s a few creative ways to support local artists — or be one yourself — and make the most out of one romantic day. The cliché of flowers may run a […]
Not everyone is a fan of Valentine’s Day, but it’s actually a great time to check in, revisit your relationship and rekindle those flames. Over time, challenges keep our relationship flames from burning hot. It’s not for lack of love, but busy days are intense, leaving couples tired and preoccupied. As relationships progress people get […]
To honor the alt-romance theme in this corner of the “Got Beer?” franchise, you can probably guess what we’re going to suggest to enhance the day of l-u-v- ’n’ roses ’n’ heart-shaped boxes filled with sweets ’n’ such. Yep: chocolate beers. Russ Menegat, a former Rogue Ales manager, noted that “chocolate releases the same dopamine […]
Hipsters today don’t know how good they have it. Let’s set the Wayback Machine to about, oh, say early 2000s. I have clear memories of perusing the selections at the local packy, and while at the time it seemed a bountiful bouquet of beer, in truth those were dark times. Killian’s was my drink of […]
Aries: You’re optimistic and hopeful for the future. You’re someone’s favorite during this period, which increases your chances for advancement. Thus, it is a good time to plan for the future. It could be time for that lucky break as well. Friends can help or hinder. Taurus: On one hand you, are receiving honors and […]
Since the emergence of the timeless buffalo wing as a popular bar delicacy at the legendary Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, during the 1960s, the chicken wing has become an American quick eats staple. You can get a wing doused in multiple sauces and/or spices, fried in batter or without and the price per […]
“We are stardust, we are golden… and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” Joni Mitchell As icy winds howl outside, I feel as if a part of my soul has died. Spring is a distant dream … but the annual Spring Flower and Garden Show at the RI Convention Center is coming, […]
It’s hard to find the right thing for Valentine’s Day. Whether a card or a gift, many of the things for sale around February just gush with over-ebullient phrases smacking of insincerity. Can’t we find something honest? Something that says, “I’m ambivalent about you.” Or, “I like you a whole bunch, just not enough to […]
Greetings! My name is Kimberly and I help people maximize their mojo and slam dunk shame. In other words, I am a certified sex therapist. Through this recurring column, I hope to offer practical information and fun suggestions to enhance your pleasure. Here are some quick tips to jump start your Valentine’s Day with savvy […]