Aries: The shifting sands beneath you are beginning to stabilize. Now that you are on solid footing, you can make the changes that you deem necessary. Lots of action around the Full Moon pulls you in a new direction. As the year ends, that new direction solidifies and you bring some dreams down to earth. […]
Bethany White hated the holidays, although she pretended to love them. She was, despite her name, the daughter of two Long Island conservative Jews. When the first Christmas carols hit the airwaves after Thanksgiving, she snarled through gritted teeth, but smiled. Her humbuggery only became an issue after college, when she moved to Rhode Island. […]
In the Northern Hemisphere, winter arrives when the sun moves into the cardinal sign of Capricorn. The day is short and the night is long. Many consider this time, when the wheel of the year turns and the days begin to lengthen, the true new year. Capricorn signifies the time of year when it is […]
RI is full of talented authors, and it’s no wonder why — we have plenty to inspire us. Support local talent by gifting that bookworm in your life a tome by a local author. Below are a few suggestions, but if none of these fit the bill, seek out the many published authors among What […]
I was mindlessly watching Instagram stories when @getyourfill crossed my view, and I had to press my finger to the screen to keep the image from disappearing. It showed someone’s tattoo, a creative rendering of one of my life’s mottos: IF NOTW TWHEN. They had my attention. I lifted my finger and allowed the story […]
The journey can be an incredible adventure, regardless of destination or means. Sometimes there’s an undocumented reason that subconsciously leads someone to embark on an odyssey with no actual plan. These themes are explored by James Vickers in his debut novel, with each chapter label given either “Signs,” Wanderlust” or “Monsters” before the chapter’s title. […]
Redemption is a collection of works from 19 different artists across 12 states, each providing a window that opens onto deeply personal territory. When gallery owner Jonny Skye put out the call for entries, she did not choose the artists for their credentials or their marketing power. She chose them because they had something to […]
Chef Sherry Pocknett says, “I grew up with a wooden spoon in my mouth.” Chef Sherry is a member of the Wampanoag Tribe and daughter of Chief Sly Fox. Earlier this year, she purchased an old abandoned biker bar on CT-2A, between Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, and will convert it into a restaurant and cultural […]
Aries: Trying to figure out how you want to use and direct your resources requires some serious thinking. The picture gets clearer after the 20th when Mercury goes direct. You’ll also get a boost of energy from Mars, especially in the area of shared resources. As December rolls around, you receive some favorable reviews. Taurus: You find yourself […]