Books are Magic
I’m a nerd. A nerd with an obsessive book buying problem. It’s an occupational hazard — I’m an English teacher and write on the side. Words are my life! People […]
Events:
The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Revelations that Bring Together Heaven and Earth
Approaching their twilight years, aging baby boomers might occasionally think about their impending mortality, even contemplating what happens after their last breath is taken, wondering what lies beyond […]
The 48 Hour Film Project: Suffering in the Name of Art
The 48 Hour Film Project, which took place in Providence during the weekend of July 15, offers local filmmakers a chance to suffer and abuse themselves for an entire weekend […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: You bring your creative talents to the workplace ensuring that it is not all work as you incorporate some fun and romance into your daily routine. While appearing lighthearted, beneath […]
Open and Closed
[OPEN] Pea Poddery in Cumberland is under new ownership. Art-lover and art major Kristen Jansen and long-time friend Rob Roesch will take over the paint-your-own-pottery business. peapoddery.com L.L. Bean is […]
Monrovia: West African Soul Food Meets the Best of the South
Many years ago my husband and I vacationed on a tiny island off the coast of Belize called Caye Caulker. The island was split in two during a hurricane at some point, with […]
Body Worlds VITAL Comes to PVD
We breathe about 20,000 breaths each day and it takes 15 muscles just to create a smile. Amazing. These are just a few interesting and vital facts presented at the […]
Book Review: Bill Reynolds’ Hope: A School, A Team, A Dream
Bill Reynolds, long-trusted sports columnist for The Providence Journal, has great talent for finding teen athletes in Rhode Island, recognizing not only their athleticism but also the life obstacles they […]
Pub Amble: From Pretzels to Pickles, My Night in Downtown
Ever since I turned the big two-one, downtown PVD has been my go-to destination. Consisting of bars, clubs, restaurants and hybrids of all kinds, uniqueness is Downcity’s middle name. […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Aries lets the good time roll during this period, engaging in the lighthearted, fun stuff. Some romance along the way enhances the fun and brings a little passion into your […]