In a New Year’s tradition, the Center for Vital Records at the RI Department of Health this morning announced the most popular names chosen for male and female babies born in 2022, based upon preliminary statistical data; the final results will be compiled in February. “Charlotte” skyrocketed in popularity for girls, while “Liam” maintained leadership […]
The holiday season is here, which means parties, giftgiving, acts of kindness, and yummy food. It’s the time of year to not only give and receive, but also to celebrate the different ways to celebrate, so that we can relate to one another. And what better way to do that than to see what’s cooking […]
Aries: Jupiter moves into Aries just in time for Christmas. He’s the fairy godfather granting holiday wishes. In Aries until May 2023, Jupiter puts you in the right place at the right time. Don’t be overconfident, it will come back to bite you. Keep to the defense until your ruler, Mars, goes direct in mid-January. […]
This year was packed with tons of highly anticipated movie releases. I was fortunate (or sometimes unfortunate) enough to see these movies for myself, and sometimes I was reminded of our good ol’ Rhody in these viewings. Here are 5 movies that I watched this year that reminded me of RI in some way, shape, […]
In the world that Karen Griffin grew up in, there weren’t many exciting job opportunities for women. Instead of pursuing baking, she decided on the “realistic” goal of becoming a teacher. After retiring and working with a few other businesses, she knew this was something she wanted to continue, “I started taking workshops at Hope […]
“What does it mean to wear one’s pain?” asks a new exhibit by textile artist Taleen Batalian at the WaterFire Arts Center though November 20. Inspired by her parent’s memories of the Armenian genocide that claimed her grandparents, Batalian developed a set of prints on fabric and some fabric designs that read almost like statues […]
Done, done and done… yup, my season is over. I’ve been around long enough to know rolling ice-cream in the snow just doesn’t work. I gotta tell ya though, there are a number of trucks out there despite the weather, fearlessly facing the woes of the winter season. You can bet that if they’re not […]
Aries: Deep thinking and inner probing, not your usual modus operandi, keeps you subdued as you quietly mull things over. Things lighten up mid-month and your back to your usual enthusiasm. Expect delays in your commute and some onerous conversations. A sudden financial issue throws a monkey wrench in your plans. An old friend comes […]
The spectacle of the big screen, the joy of a story well told and heartstrings left barely intact: George Marshall loved all these things, and that was reflected throughout his life’s prominent work. Marshall was the founder and, for 40 years, the director of the Rhode Island International Film Festival. He taught film – be […]
For the first time in United States history there is a total Lunar eclipse on election day. This is a Full Moon event with the Sun in Scorpio opposing Moon in Taurus. As would be expected, the horoscope set in Washington, DC reflects the intense energy surrounding this election. The Sun, in the first house, […]