As the holiday season approaches, it’s common for families to come together. Some will gather with their family of origin, some with step-families, godparents, or in polyamorous units, and many from marginalized groups including veteran, patient, queer, trans, and nonbinary communities, will gather with found and chosen families. Ants in the city too, of course, […]
On November 5, throughout neighborhoods, apartment complexes, car radios, bars and restaurants, the nation’s eyes and ears were focused on two things: their political party, and the election results. Hopeful Democrats watched with growing disbelief as all the swing states started leaning right, counties turning shades of deep and light red like blossoming ticks. On […]
Despite the recently warmer-than-expected autumn temperatures, we are all aware of the impending December cold that is slated to come upon us in just a few weeks. As the seasonal depressive disorder starts to make its rounds, it is essential that we maintain as many healthy habits as possible. One of the most effective ways […]
Most snowboarders will laugh at the thought of “comparing” the East Coast to the West Coast. The western mountains are drastically bigger, and they get a lot more snow. The runs are longer and there are wide open bowls full of cliff drops with perfect landings. You can explore endless tracts of backcountry terrain with […]
While New England winters can sometimes seem to drag on for an eternity, take my word for it, they do not. They do eventually end, and an eager populace will eventually spring back into spring. But during those dire Decembers and frigid Februarys, it’s important to note that our gorgeous capital city offers a host […]
Christian Scott picks up the phone after a few rings; when I ask how he is, he says, “Good.” Then a pause. “Sitting on a comfy couch!” This comfy couch is far away from my Pawtucket office chair, all the way in Seattle, where the 2022 RISD graduate, illustrator, and cartoonist has recently set up […]
