The Grill Isn’t Just for Burgers Anymore Some folks know me in my capacity as a mortgage banker. Some know me as a comedian, or actor, or director, or “that big bald dude I always see around.” But did you know in a perfect world, I would have been a chef? Of course that utopia […]
Enjoy a Peaceful Summer, Kids Included Summer is fast approaching and excitement is in the air. If you’re a stay-at-home parent, you’ve probably spent the past few weeks fantasizing about the wonderful break you’ll have from homework battles, making lunches and endless after-school activities. You’ve pooh-poohed the idea of summer camp, as you picture […]
Vintage Style Camping In 2008, during our annual trip to the Finger Lake Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, we stumbled upon a Marilyn Monroe-style camper. This tiny trailer, not even 10 feet long, was decorated perfectly in vintage glory: tiny little curtains, a kitchenette that became a twin bed and a couch that folded […]
As a native of Roswell, New Mexico, I’m accustomed to looking to the sky for activity. We consider it a tourist attraction. In Rhode Island, however, The Ocean State, it makes sense that most people look to the water for summer fun. And while I cannot argue with anyone wanting to anchor down at Potter’s […]
Convenient Pit Stops for your Commute Imagine you’re biking to work or just out for fun, enjoying the sun on your arms and the wind through your hair. Maybe you’re even patting yourself on the back a bit for the good you’re doing your body and the environment. But suddenly, your bike just doesn’t feel […]
An Interview with Devin Mayim-Daviau I have been in my fair share of sex toy shops and porn stores in my 30 years on this planet. Some were amazing, some were terrifying and some I’d rather not discuss. Experiences will always vary when you choose to patronize the wonderful world of sleaze for sale. On […]
The issues of medical and recreational access to cannabis is no longer the wistful dream of an outlawed minority. It is our reality, our present, and our ticket to a brighter future for a better nation. Despite late-in-the-game, desperate Hail Marys by the fanatics who stand fast on the sinking ship of prohibition, our national […]
Hello Motif Readers, Yes, this letter is addressed to you, not my dear friend Nick Carraway. I realize that almost every missive addressed to him is usurped and perused by the Motif sphere of influence much the same way that a teenage girl knows her mother reads her diary. Some things are just the way […]
Ever found yourself wondering how to introduce a new sex act to your partner, or how to have orgasms that really hit the spot? If so, you’ve come to the right place! The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health will be publishing a monthly question and answer series for all your sex and sexuality-related inquiries. […]
Inevitably when I ask my fellow moms what they’re doing for Mother’s Day, I receive one of two responses: (1) we’re going out to brunch/lunch/dinner as a family; or worse, (2) we’re spending the day with my mother/mother-in-law. Correct me if I’m wrong, but Mother’s Day is supposed to be a celebration of women who […]