Dear Dr. Brilliant Cliché; After I dropped out of school I got caught for a petty crime — I shoplifted some CDs. Anyway, my parents got me intothis “rehab” program so I could minimize the impact of my pilfering. They feel like they’ve done their job, the state thinks I’m reforming and everyone’s happy. I’m […]
There are a lot of options that won’t cost an arm and a leg if you’re looking to enjoy summer on a budget. Sunlight is free, and hopefully it will be plentiful. So are water and fire, and Waterfire, for that matter. Also check out our beaches and bike paths map. Here’s a completely random […]
I’m going to find that existential peace that Bodhi tells Johnny Utah about in Point Break and take surfing lessons. – Marc Clarkin Start and finish my beer bottle cap table (I’ve collected over 1,500 caps!) – Khrysta Ryan Go for a late afternoon Guinness float at Three Sisters. – Emily Olson My friend and […]
Every time I research a health topic, I uncover something that surprises the crap out of me. I assumed that sunscreen protects us from the damaging effects of the sun. Turns out the opposite may be true — cases of skin cancer have actually increased since its introduction to the general market. The ancient Egyptians used plant extracts […]
If you live in New England, there is a good chance that you or someone you know has a fish photo hanging on the wall. Maybe it is Grandpa posing with a pike or your friend’s dad holding a bass. Maybe it is your sister showing off a monster striper from when she was a […]
A surefire hit this summer will be the Downtown Providence Parks and Conservancy Programming (DPPC) in Kennedy Plaza. Kennedy Plaza is no longer the dreary location it was 10 years ago. With the new renovations it is not only beautiful, but thanks to Jennifer Smith, program manager for the DPPC, during the summer it is […]
Dear Nick, To paraphrase Rakim: It’s been a long time. I shouldn’t left you without a strong piece to read through; think of how many weak columns you slept through, times up and sorry I kept you. It’s finally summer in the ocean state and along with the usual controversies that keep the local fish […]
Remaining comfy in these summertime months should really be a snap – if only we were allowed to take off our pants. Apparently my life-long ambition to live in a treehouse (think Rivendell) wherein my mandated dress code of “pants are optional” is far from an accepted reality. Oh well. As a result of all […]
If you’re familiar with my column, you know that last year I started out excited and optimistic for a fun-filled summer, and ended up broke, overweight and miserable, literally counting down the hours until that first day of school. This year I’m more realistic. I know summer will be like running a marathon. Those first […]