Wanna Arm Wrastle?
“It’s a surprising sport. There’s a lot of technique and finesse – it’s not just about muscle, although that’s important, of course.” Rick North talks arm wrestling We’ve all done […]
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The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Yoga: Good For What Ails You?
The art, practice and health benefits of yoga Yoga has been practiced in India for thousands of years; however, the modern practice of postures that we know as yoga is […]
Was It Worth It?
” Almost one-third of returning veterans are diagnosed with PTSD, and that is taking into account only those who honestly answer screening questionnaires and exams. A culture of silence, an omertà […]
I’m Sorry I Farted, But I’ve Gone Vegan
“Vegan Before Six” for those who can’t quite break up with meat My husband is a true carnivore. When we began dating, we joked that sex and bacon were tied […]
A Step Back Into the Golden Era of Cocktails
Goddamn. Goddamn Amsterdam. If you’ve been over to The Eddy in the last few weeks, you may have noticed a cheeky little addition to their cocktail cards. Take a sip […]
The Not So Great Gatsby Is Thankful … and Not So Thankful
All the many tidings of the season to you and yours! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and gobbled up your share of turkey. 2013 was such a great […]
Your Sex Questions Answered! How Do Kegel Balls Work?
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 […]
Rhode Island Comic Con: Year Two!
“The biggest show in the smallest state …” just got a whole heck of a lot bigger — 10,000 more attendees bigger than last year, topping out at 25,000! I’m […]
Dare Me: Sci-Fi Speed Dating
Double Dare By Bachelorette #4The challenge: Sci-Fi Speed Dating. At RI Comic Con. Dressed as Slave Leia, which, as far as I’ve been told (by people outside of Comic Con), […]
The Ultimate (Local) Holiday Gift Guide
The Motif writing team is a talented bunch with various interests. We’re geeks, drinkers, movie lovers, parents, newlyweds, farmers, and lovers of music, art, theater, books and film. And with […]