Tattoos have been part of history for at least 5,000 years. They are an artistic and poetic expression. From ink to skin, thoughts, pain, joy, love and memories are written. The permanency of this creative art is symbolic of keeping feelings and memories alive. Tattoos have been done on every place on the body. The […]
Ahhh… summer. The season of sun, sand, and sea. Many people look forward to the simple pleasures that summer affords: time to bask at the beach or in the local park, local fairs and amusement, drying off all of your sweat by starfishing in front of your AC unit. Another integral part of summer is […]
Happy Pride month! This month is devoted to the celebration of LGBTQ+ community. Pride is a sense of well-being and worth. This is something everyone deserves. There are local individuals celebrating LGBTQ+ community while also sharing a love for local beer. Shannon Curley formed a group called Queers & Beers of Rhode Island in January […]
I am usually advising you on what beers to drink, aren’t I? Now, I am advising you on where to go to enjoy one. There are a lot of local spots including beer bars, restaurants, and breweries to choose from, which is good news, because the ambiance of where you are makes everything you drink […]
Summertime is near. Almost time for the smell of cut grass and steak on the grill. I don’t have a grill, but I have neighbors who do. I am tempted to walk over with a forked baked potato in one hand, a napkin tucked under my chin, and a knife in the other hand when […]
Where are all the hoppy beers? I am finding a lot of the delicious hazies I have enjoyed are changing. Have you noticed this as well? WTF happened? It’s like having sex without climaxing — it’s good, just not great. I have heard from some local brewers that the trend toward sweeter beers is a […]
With cannabis now legal for recreational use in 24 states, it’s a wonder beer isn’t being brewed with it. Well, let me remind you that licensed brewers can not use cannabinoids with THC in beer. They can, however, use CBD terpenes that have the flavor and smell of cannabis. Think of it as industrial-made hemp. […]
There was a time when I wasn’t a beer fan. How is this possible? My first sip came when I was underage. My father bribed me and my sister to settle down when he was watching a Bruins game. “Will you two keep it down if I give you a taste?” he asked, and it […]
Stouts are sexy. Yes, you read that correctly. Hear me out on this: You are sitting at the bar, checking out the hot guy or girl nearby and, if you are a beer snob like me, you want to see what they are drinking. Jason Momoa’s favorite beer is Guinness. That’s all I need to […]
I met Eileen Harvey, then Eileen Skeffington, in 1978 when she and her parents moved to my neighborhood. Eileen grew up with her older brother and sister in a big house full of love and Irish songs. We became childhood besties. We spent our time playing with dolls, combing each other’s hair, at the playground, […]