On a frigid winter night in 1892, the villagers of Exeter exhumed the corpse of Mercy Brown. Her cheeks blushed, her lips still red – Mercy’s body was desecrated in the name of a centuries-old superstition of vampires. The deceased 19-year-old went on to become as famous as Salem’s witches and Fall River’s ax murderess, […]
Death Café. The name itself evokes a visceral response in each of us. From the moment we are born, we have a sense of what this unknowable event means, and as we grow, the culture and circumstances that surround us influence our perception of death. It is generally a grim view. I spoke with Jay […]
For good or ill, mankind has always had a fascination with vampires. Going back thousands of years, there are legends of demons that take their sustenance from the living. We have been fascinated by vampires in fiction – from Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Bela Lugosi, from Hammer films to the worldwide phenomena of Anne Rice […]
When I walked into Earthtones Metaphysical Shop on Wickenden Street in Providence, here is what I noticed: a clean, calming space; two warm storekeepers; the layered scent of essential oils and manifestations; and Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” buzzing through the speakers. Mercedez Matos and Serena Barton-Zainyeh, a couple of five years, entered the metaphysical space as […]
Life has seemed tough lately and people seem more frustrated than usual. It feels like the world is off-kilter and in need of help. This got me thinking about the role astrology may have in the world feeling off its axis. Not knowing much about the subject, I reached out to astrologer Jessica Puleo of […]
I never really thought about whether my zodiac sign affected my beer drinking choices. Should I base my craft choice on my daily horoscope? I thought I should search for more knowledge and knew just the person to ask: my best friend Hayley Horzepa, a psychic tarot reader and coach, and owner of magicalpsychics.com. She’s […]
Moving can be an exciting time with a fresh start, but it also comes with an incredible amount of stress. There is a lot that needs to be added to the checklist and there are usually some added expenses. Some people start their new journey with all of their previous belongings, while others need to […]
The first thing to know about clubbing in Rhode Island is that we have a nightlife meant for everyone, even those of us who are on the younger side of things. Most clubs here are 21+ but might host 18+ nights like Mezzo’s infamous 18+ Thursdays, or are 18+ but mainly serve a 21+ audience, […]
Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson and Wales University, Rhode Island College, and Roger Williams University – all of these schools fall within a 12-mile radius situated in the greater Providence area. Students from all over the nation come in droves to fulfill their educational pursuits in fields such as art, […]
Beginning before even the dog days of summer have ended, Dunkin’ Donuts, in their divine Providence, reveal to us the Holey Trinity of fall: The pumpkin doughnut. The pumpkin muffin. And the Pumpkin Spice Latte. But who among us, by the 21st night of September, hasn’t gotten sick of the silly squashes? Why torture yourself […]