A Modern Guide to Age-Old Queerisms
As times change, each generation grows up with different things being normalized. US culture as a whole still has a lot of conflict and acceptance to work out, but within our culture are eddies that lead the world in championing queer rights and setting examples for acceptance: Acceptance of those who look, or think, or […]
The Hummel Report: Budget Decisions for RI
Heading into the homestretch of this year’s session, the general assembly has some particularly tough budget decisions to make after tax revenues came in under expectation. While some other areas of state government are holding the line, Rhode Island’s part-time legislature is seeking $44.5 million to spend on itself next year, up 3% from what […]
The Roots Report: Telling Tales
Okee dokee folks… “Shut up and sing the song!” That is what my friend, the late singer-songwriter Jack Hardy, used to say. I even have a t-shirt that has those words printed on the back. He always believed that the songs would speak for themselves. And while I mostly agree with that, a lot can […]
Alt-Nation: The Same Thing Project and Other Tales from the Basement
Whether with The Schemers, The Raindogs, The Men of Great Courage, his Tiny String Band or as a solo artist, I’ve long been a fan of the music of Mark Cutler. He has been a staple over the years, performing in his various bands and sitting in with legends like Bo Diddley and David […]
Celebrating Dear Old Dad
You may have cracked a cold one with the boys on Saturday, but on Sunday, the opportunity arises to take a sip with your old man or that father figure in your life. While you can always throw a cookout with charred burgers, there are plenty of Father’s Day alternatives that will ensure your dad […]
Phillipe & Jorge: Comey, Linc and Congrats — Is That Good Enough?
Comets, Computers and Comey May we now put the sensationalized testimony of former FBI director James Comey before Congress into the mausoleum already containing such equally overhyped events as the extravagantly promoted (non) appearance of Comet Kohoutek in late 1973 and the Y2K “Millenium Bug” that was going to crash every computer in the world […]
The Inaugural Beer and Bacon Fest: The Great Unifier
“What’s remarkable to me,” said Brian Oakley, one of the founding fathers of the first annual Bacon and Beer Fest, “is that there’s so much interest in this event without any information about it.” He wasn’t lying. Back in February when I first heard of the event, I sent our Motif publisher an email […]
Culinary Incubators: The Perfect Solution for Hatching Your Own Food Business
Are you one of those people with a knack for baking perfect scones or putting together a unique, spicy salsa; a recipe so good that people are constantly saying, “You should sell this!”? I am not one of those people, but I know a few of them and often wonder how they could get their […]