Audacious: An interview
Being bold following ones heart and dreams was forever more precious now then ever. AUDACIOUS has had an incredible journey since she took her first dance lesson at age 3. […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
A Triple (And Beyond) Threat: Heather Rigney’s writing took her to many unexpected places
One of the first articles I wrote for Motif, years ago, was a review of Heather Rigney’s debut novel, Waking the Merrow. I was immediately locked into the humorous story […]
Dabbling in Vices: An introduction to sports gambling
I wasn’t 21 yet, but somehow my friends and I snuck into Foxwoods to hit the casino. Shocked they let us in without checking IDs, we laughed for a bit […]
Buzzing into Spring: A look at Little Rhody Beekeeping
Cindy Holt, an EAS certified Master Beekeeper has always been a fan of insects. A large part of her childhood was spent checking flowers and under rocks, in hopes of […]
Does AI Have A Heart: An interview with Alexa about the mushy stuff
AI is everywhere; it is becoming an integral part of people’s everyday lives, whether they realize it or not. It simplifies some aspects, confuses others, and can also be a […]
RIFC Season Wrap Up: And what a year it was!
For Rhode Island sports fans, losing the Pawtucket Red Sox left a bit of a sting; but it was quickly replaced by the anticipation of a locally based professional soccer […]
Tune In & Tune Up
Tune In & Tune Up has had a productive few years. The organization is a health and awareness program that helps local musicians obtain mental health and other services and […]
The Experience, More Important Than the Outcome?: Fans at Moonshine Alley cheer RIFC in champion defeat
Moonshine Alley had a modest line of amber and blue shirts as the doors opened at 10:30 am, everyone showing their support for the RI Football Club (RIFC), our AA […]
Not Just Christmas: A look at Christmas around the world
Tradition has always been important. It evolves as the years, decades, and centuries pass, but still serves as a guide for everyday life. Traditions vary based on geography and religion. […]
RIFC Playoffs in Real(ish) Time
A loud buzz filled the Thirsty Beaver for the RIFC official watch party. The place was full of yellow and blue shirts, showing support for the team’s first-ever playoff game […]