Valentine’s Day is coming up, a holiday that baffles more people than any other holiday during the year. In the age of Tinder and Hallmark cards, how do you show your significant other/Tinderella you care? Even the classic Valentine’s Day dinner is almost impossible since everything from Federal Hill to the McDonald’s dollar menu is […]
What’s your biggest pet peeve? It really bothers me when people dress up their cars. The reindeer horns and Rudolph noses, or the eyelashes and mustaches bug me! What’s your favorite movie? The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Bourne Legacy, Jason Bourne, and I’m reading Jason Bourne Enigma. What’s your best […]
(Warning: The normal moratorium on puns is being lifted for this column. Reader discretion is advised.) One of the rarest pleasures in life is finding some music that just perfectly fits the moment you’re going for. Romantic music for that special candlelit night, some nice slow jazzy music for a hot summer afternoon, and then […]
Consent. When we give ourselves to someone, what do we do to ourselves? We are giving ourselves and them permission to affect our mental, physical and emotional health. Being aware of the parts of us that make us whole is important because we can use this knowledge to explore and grow. When exploring oneself through sexuality, this […]
With craft cocktails and whiskeys being all the rage, sometimes you just want a great glass of wine. Not a Mark West or J. Lohr – something different; something that blows your mind. Where do you go? You could try the bar at an upscale restaurant and ask for a recommendation. But after spending […]
Aries: A busy, active life brings about a change in routine. Things can get very exciting as you connect with friends and like-minded people. Your focus shifts to your future and what your goals for the year are. The whirlwind lifestyle you’re leading brings unexpected romance and/or a fun-loving companion. Taurus: Working on self-improvement forces you to […]
Here’s a Whitman’s sampler of news to set your brew-loving heart aflutter! The folks at Crooked Current Brewery are all-in on sweet stuff this month: “Our chocolate stout series will return for February. Two years ago we released our Chocolate Cherry Stout on Valentine’s Day to a line out the door. That prompted us to […]
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth asked the FCC for permission to sell 89.3 FM WUMD to RIPR. Some applaud this move, while others are unhappy with the proposal. We asked writers on both sides of the issue to weigh in. Rob Smith says, “This is a win-win situation that will benefit the students at the […]
If you are planning a special meal for your sweetheart or looking for the perfect wine at an exclusive restaurant, the choices can be daunting Here’s an easy tip to ensure success: Choose a sparkler. Sparkling wine pairs with any meal. It’s celebratory. We associate the pop of a bottle with a special occasion. […]