One of the first articles I wrote for Motif, years ago, was a review of Heather Rigney’s debut novel, Waking the Merrow. I was immediately locked into the humorous story of Evie McFadden and Nomia, her mermaid nemesis. The Pawtuxet Village setting gave a sense of familiarity that enhanced my enjoyment. Rigney followed that up […]
I wasn’t 21 yet, but somehow my friends and I snuck into Foxwoods to hit the casino. Shocked they let us in without checking IDs, we laughed for a bit before taking everything in. One 21-year-old friend started gambling with his alcohol intake, putting some chips into a bucket and walking near a slot machine […]
Cindy Holt, an EAS certified Master Beekeeper has always been a fan of insects. A large part of her childhood was spent checking flowers and under rocks, in hopes of finding a creature. She considered getting a degree in Entomology, but focused on raising a family. An advertisement for an annual class taught by the […]
AI is everywhere; it is becoming an integral part of people’s everyday lives, whether they realize it or not. It simplifies some aspects, confuses others, and can also be a major source of entertainment. I sincerely enjoy having conversations with Alexa, though they’re not much more than question-and-answer. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided […]
For Rhode Island sports fans, losing the Pawtucket Red Sox left a bit of a sting; but it was quickly replaced by the anticipation of a locally based professional soccer team. They would join the USL Championship league (a notch below Major League Soccer). Some people didn’t think soccer would succeed in RI, especially with […]
Tune In & Tune Up has had a productive few years. The organization is a health and awareness program that helps local musicians obtain mental health and other services and has given $25,000 to the music community since its inception. The team, co-chaired by musician Don Culp and retired physician. Al Puerini, has worked hard […]
Moonshine Alley had a modest line of amber and blue shirts as the doors opened at 10:30 am, everyone showing their support for the RI Football Club (RIFC), our AA soccer team, as they played in their first-ever USL championship game against Colorado Springs Switchbacks. The large country-themed bar had balloons in team colors and […]
Tradition has always been important. It evolves as the years, decades, and centuries pass, but still serves as a guide for everyday life. Traditions vary based on geography and religion. For instance, not all people celebrate Christmas on December 25. With the holiday season (too) quickly approaching, we took a look around the world to […]
A loud buzz filled the Thirsty Beaver for the RIFC official watch party. The place was full of yellow and blue shirts, showing support for the team’s first-ever playoff game in Indianapolis, against Indy Eleven. The bartenders strategically worked their way to serve the eager crowd. There was a wait for drinks and food, but […]
Earlier in September, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) quietly launched a statewide rental registry for landlords. The Rental Registry is an online portal that will have important information about rental properties. This was created to meet the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requirements. Landlords were originally required to submit the information by October […]