Some people have been passionately training at a craft all their lives, never realizing that it could one day open the doors to a possible career path. Claudia Fratiello had a love for cooking and baking since she was 5. She would spend hours watching her mother and grandmothers cook desserts or holiday treats. Her […]
Author Heather Rigney has made a name for herself with The Merrow Trilogy, which follows lovable screw-up anti-hero Evie McFagan as she deals with her nemesis/counterpart Nomia, a mermaid. Both experience self-discovery and both leave a path of destruction in their wake. All three books have garnered praise, and helped Rigney build a loyal fanbase. […]
I’ve been both anticipating and dreading the arrival of this book. I was a huge fan of the first two books in The Merrow Trilogy (Waking the Merrow and Hunting the Merrow), and couldn’t wait to read how the story was going to end. On the flipside, I was coming to grips with the fact that […]
Scott Sutter runs Southern New England Athletic Association (SNEAA), which has nearly two dozen running events each year, mostly in Connecticut. The Arena Attack Series, which gives runners the option of a 5K, half marathon or full marathon, has been his baby for the past six years and has grown to take place in multiple […]
I didn’t read nearly as much as I should in the past year, and hope to do better next year. Of the books I did read in 2017, here are my Top 5, in order. 5. Laura Jane Grace’s Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout: I’ve always been a huge fan of Against Me!, […]
The holidays are a good reminder that a new year is quickly approaching and provide the opportunity for self-reflection and thought about the year ahead. For 2018, I challenge you to create some goals for yourself. Write them down, occasionally check your progress and take pride in your accomplishments throughout the year. If you plan […]
Choice is a wonderful gift that we have been granted, and the upcoming Black Friday will offer an array of choices for people. Stores will be rolling out deals good enough to cause early morning stampedes as consumers jockey for money-saving position, and money will be spent lavishly as the Christmas season officially begins. Then there […]
In an era where the immediacy of the Internet is destroying most mediums, comic books seem to be at the height of their popularity. Television and film has paved the way for comic books to reach such a level, and merchandising is off the charts (one of the purposes of Yogurt from Spaceballs). This boom has […]
An argument could be made that weather is the most important factor when it comes to daily living. People are constantly checking social media and television for weather updates as they make their plans for the hour, day and week. The elements can make or break a planned event, and has the potential to make […]
The Newport Folk Festival is arguably one of the most important American music festivals ever. Founder George Wein, with the help and guidance of many notable figures, including legends Pete Seeger and Alan Lomax, created more than just a festival full of money-spending crowds watching a gathering of musicians. They created a movement, a community, […]