The wheel of the year turns when the Sun enters the tropical sign of Capricorn on December 21 making the transition from autumn to winter. The chart for this event provides hints for the upcoming season. At this time the Sun and the Moon are in happy alignment. The Sun represents the head of state, […]
Aries: You’re in a festive mood and eagerly join in on all social and cultural events that come your way. As the season shifts you become increasingly aware of the fluctuating financial picture you have been struggling with. A financial windfall just before the holiday brightens your year-end festivities. Taurus: You think about and ponder […]
The best part of the holiday season is tradition. Many families plan activities year in and year out, which is something most people look forward to (minus the jaded teenagers). Holiday movies are a tradition that shouldn’t get tiresome because they’re enjoyable, they help enhance the holiday spirit, and most importantly they can be watched […]
It’s that time of year again where mall Santas are out and Mariah Carey is slowly driving us all to the point of madness. Credit cards are being maxed out and people are gearing up for family get-togethers, some looked forward to more than others. Whatever your personal feelings about secular Christmas, the religious celebrations […]
If Gremlins has taught us anything, it’s that we don’t know much about other people’s experiences and circumstances that have shaped their current belief system (and we’ve also learned about the consequences of a post-midnight snack). The scene with Kate (Phoebe Cates) telling Billy (Zach Galligan) why she doesn’t like Christmas is a famous scene […]
Juan Ferrer runs a blossoming new woodshop called Spoon + Board, featuring tree-to-table goods. Himself a lifelong chef, his love of crafting wooden kitchen products comes from a love and passion for the kitchen. To create his unique kitchen wares, Ferrer forages the woods of Rhode Island for fallen trees and logs, then hand-carves a […]
HOUSE COMMISSION TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF SOLAR ARRAYS ON HIGHWAY MEDIANS PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island could be sitting on hundreds of acres of unused land for new solar installations, and thousands of drivers whiz past these spots every day. A new study commission is meeting this fall to investigate the idea of building ground-mounted solar […]
Fresh hops roasting on an open fire. The smell of malt is nipping at your nose. Holiday cheers like a song by a choir with friends dressed up with beer foam on their nose. What beer should you buy for a craft beer lover? The gift of hops of course! Whether it’s a four-pack, growler, […]
Opening soon – Crook Point Brewing! Owner Ernie Watson has been patiently waiting for the grand opening that was originally anticipated in July. Equipment shipment delays are a major reason for the postponed opening. However, Watson says the extra time has allowed him to get the space exactly how he wants it. After checking out […]
SIBO is a medical condition that stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. For people with SIBO, the composition of bacteria in the small intestine becomes less diverse while certain strains (such as E Coli or Klebsiella) take over. This can cause diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps, fatigue, constipation, gas, and more. Now that you know what […]