Remember that documentary Super Size Me, where Morgan Spurlock tells his tale of eating only McDonald’s food for 30 days and getting quite ill? I remember it well; I own the DVD. There was one line from that movie that changed my life: 1,000 cows in every patty. It comes in the extras, when Morgan […]
Dear C, I cheated on my girlfriend, Bev, about a year ago. Things weren’t that bad between us, but I was bored with the relationship and wasn’t sure I wanted to stay in it. When Bev found out, it really hurt her and I felt like crap. I never wanted to see the other girl […]
The missionaries who set out to convert the natives of Africa from their heathen ways were particularly irked by the local custom of decorating and marking the body with tattoos, nose rings and other devices of the devil. But when priests tried to stop these practices, they were defiantly told: “This is what makes us […]
On most work days, I arrive at the tattoo parlor around 11:30 before the doors open at noon. I check messages and call people back. I clean up whatever I may have left lying around the night before and get the shop organized — at least relative to my standards. Those who have sat in my chair […]
In my last article I talked about my personal relationship with alcohol and asked the question: Do I drink too much? This week I want to talk about the broader issue: Do we ALL drink too much? First let me say that by “ALL” I mean people like me — women in our 30s and […]
What exactly is bushcraft? Even after checking Wikipedia, following many hobbyists on Instagram, and getting detailed descriptions from various friends of mine with whom I partake, I am still not 100% sure what it is. At its most basic, it is the application of wilderness survival skills. Starting a fire with flint and steel, constructing […]
Dear C, Everywhere I go, people are trying to cut in line, grab the parking space I was about to back into, and put me on hold. If I stand up to them, they act like I’m the problem. If I defend myself, they get nasty. Last night, I’m at the bakery one minute after […]
Much like New Year’s Eve, the soon thereafter Valentine’s Day is often characterized by high expectations and even higher levels of inevitable disappointment. Even if you are lucky enough to have a significant other to spend the day with, how can you ever really rise above the typical flowers and chocolate? Sure, you should be […]
“We are stardust, we are golden… and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” Joni Mitchell As icy winds howl outside, I feel as if a part of my soul has died. Spring is a distant dream … but the annual Spring Flower and Garden Show at the RI Convention Center is coming, […]
Greetings! My name is Kimberly and I help people maximize their mojo and slam dunk shame. In other words, I am a certified sex therapist. Through this recurring column, I hope to offer practical information and fun suggestions to enhance your pleasure. Here are some quick tips to jump start your Valentine’s Day with savvy […]