Motif is launching a new project that we’ve wanted to do for years. The Pics and Poets project randomly matches 2D artists and poets: Each submits two pieces to share, and their match has two weeks to either write a poem inspired by the artwork, or create a piece of artwork inspired by the poem. […]
What is a cannabis event all about? We’ve been thinking about that question since before it was legal – Motif contributors have long been fans of events put together by 13 Folds, Bobby Nuggz and Marc Shepard’s New England Cannabis Convention. Some of those we can’t talk too much about, although it’s all legal now. […]
Photo: Randy Robertson And on the sixth day, God invented the salty-sweet flavor profile. Looking for a fall-themed recipe to mimic the effect a seasonal TJ Maxx candle has on your salivary glands? Look no further. This cannabis-infused salted caramel popcorn recipe is the perfect snack to accompany a crisp night watching “Buffy the Vampire […]
Motif asked each candidate to answer a handful of questions. Here are their responses, side by side for easy comparison. These are the candidate’s own words – none of their statements are fact checked or externally verified. We do this every election cycle. Answers are edited only if absolutely necessary to fix obvious typos. Each […]
Daisy Mae is a chill older lady who loves everyone and everything, especially hanging on the couch. Her bestie Cocoa Bean, on the other hand, is a zesty little guy who wants to run zoomies around the backyard. It may take Coco a few minutes to warm up, but once you’re in his circle you’re […]
The primary election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district’s special election takes place on September 5, but why wait? Have an easy breezy voting experience and vote early. Early voting for registered Rhode Island first district-ers begins Wednesday, August 16. This special election will nominate candidates to replace outgoing representative David Cicilline, who resigned in […]
Athena is in search of her forever home, along with her five littermates! Athena is one of the six Great Dane puppies recently surrendered to Anchor Paws Rescue. Athena is approximately 10 weeks old. As a typical puppy, Athena is a happy-go-lucky girl who can make friends with anyone! She loves playing with other pups […]
Looking for a good book? Look no further! Try these favorites and must-reads submitted by Motif writers — Maddie Jarvis, Trevor May, Kelly Lynn Currier, Victoria Lankford, Mike Ryan, Zeibeth Martinez, and Bobby Forand. A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara Though it is typically best practice to save the best item in a list for last, […]
Thank you to everyone who submitted to our first ever flash (ahh) fiction contest. It was not an easy task — in 1,000 words or less write a story about summertime in Rhode Island — and you rose to the occasion admirably. We received stories that took us back in time, stories about ghostly trips […]
Note, times and dates are self-reported but may be subject to change. Farmers Markets Attleboro La Salette Shrine 947 Park Street Saturdays, 9am – 1pm Jun 17 thru Oct 14 Blackstone, MA Daniels Farmstead 286 Mendon St Sundays, 11am – 2pm Jul 2 thru Oct 1 Block Island Legion Park 1 Legion Way Wednesdays and […]