Advice from the Trenches: Deb’s Dilemma
Dear C; My girlfriend Stacy is getting married in about three weeks. I’ve known her since we were in high school and I was thrilled for her when she got […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Healing Scars with Art
Scars come with stories. They can be badges of honor, the result of an adventure or some sort of valiant act. But they also can serve as a representation of […]
So You Want to Get a Tattoo
You have a great idea for a tattoo and you’re ready to showcase your love of pizza, your dog, tiger lillies, Nintendo, your wandering spirit or your mom; preferably not […]
Evolving Tools of the Trade
The world is changing, and so is tattooing. Social media has made it easier than ever for artists to market themselves to vast audiences at no cost. Reality shows helped […]
Locale Profile: The Torchbearer — Professional Tattooing by True Artists
If you’re old like me, you remember a day when getting a tattoo was considered edgy, even deviant. Nowadays, tattoos are much more mainstream, and yet another means of self […]
Curing Ill-Advised Piercing Combos
In many ways, the least qualified person to assess your appearance is … you. First of all, you can check yourself from front on – but that’s only one angle. […]
God Is Not A Black Woman
On December 12, 2017, during the Alabama Senate elections, Roy Moore — who was close to losing — stated on video that “God is always in control,” as he refused […]
Read Micro Expressions to Avoid Macro Mistakes
Have you ever met someone who just gave you a a slimy feeling? Maybe others perceived them as polite and charming, yet, you walked away with the definitive thought, I […]
Why Wing It? Hire a Pro!
We’ve all had at least one well-meaning friend who fancies themselves a Cupid. Sometimes these meddling matchmakers operate through generalities (“You both watch ‘Game of Thrones’! It’s a sign from […]
Where the Chickens Come Home to Roost
Eight years ago, Steve Stycos of the Cranston City Council proposed an ordinance to allow chickens to be kept in backyard areas by residents. The ordinance passed through the council, […]