It’s April! Are you kidding me? (Thought I was the victim of an April Fools’ Day joke – especially when my publisher called and told me that I missed deadline and to submit something now. Alas, he was not.) Since we’re all being foolish, I’m going to “kid” around a little today. With a gaggle […]
Aries: Your interaction with others reaches a peak as the moon reaches fullness. Relationships fizzle and sizzle. You are taking a stand, expressing who and what you are and at this time it is very difficult for you to see the other guy’s point of view. You need to gain some perspective before you move […]
Aries: Your interaction with others reaches a peak as the Moon reaches fullness. Relationships fizzle and sizzle. You are taking a stand, expressing who and what you are, and at this time it is very difficult for you to see the other guy’s point of view. You need to gain some perspective before you move to […]
45% adrenaline, 25% schoolyard game, 20% circus acrobatics and 10% foam ball to the face: Dodge, dip, duck, dive…and fly. With dodge ball’s addition of a trampoline playing field the game is given a fun, challenging twist. On March 13 Sky Zone held a tournament of about a dozen teams, 5-8 players each, to duke […]
Aries: Spring arrives with a bang for Aries. The eruption comes from within you. Some deep-rooted issues bubble to the surface. You need to get them out there in the fresh air for an objective look. Friday brings more explosive action and reaction. You are learning to express the true you. Try and get creative […]
When I was a film teacher at a high school in RI, I was amazed at the number of film programs in high schools around the state. Not only the number of them, but the high quality projects these programs were producing. With many school districts cutting funding to the arts, partly out of fear […]
“The Not So Great Gatsby” is an anonymous first person chronicle of one man’s misadventures in Providence. The events, places, and people (except when necessary to protect the innocent) will all be real. The opinions belong to Gatsby and may not reflect those of Motif magazine. Dear Nick, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention […]
Aries: The week starts off with a bang as Mars slides into Aries. You are fired up and ready for action. Moon in your sign brings some emotion and intuition into play. It’s a good idea to speak and say what is on your mind. Don’t bottle it up. Get it out there. As the […]
Did you know that Travel and Leisure magazine rated Providence the best foodie city in America? Yes, pick up your jaw because it’s true. We’ve always known that, unless you’re going to Naples, you can’t beat Rhode Island’s Italian cuisine (take that North End!). Also, let’s not forget that Rhode Island is the only place […]
Occupation: I brandish my shears as a hair stylist at salon bianco in Providence. Favorite Book: Lost souls by Poppy Z. brite… It’s been my favorite book since I was 13. don’t judge me. Biggest Pet Peeve: When my dogs are lazy and don’t clean the house. Favorite Movie: Hitchcock’s The birds. The movie […]