IMBIBE: Self Love Sour
February for many is the month of love. Not for me. It’s not that I’m against love; I mean, it’s fine and all. I just really hate Valentine’s Day. Admit […]
Events:
The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
Check Please: Seeking old-fashioned romance over cocktails
If you don’t want the pressure or commitment of a romantic dinner, take it from a couple of bar birds that getting a beautifully crafted cocktail can be a great […]
News Analysis: Is Cancer a Disease of Economics?
Still the second leading cause of death in the United States, cancer is evolving to become a disease of socio-economic status, according to a major report published Jan 8 by […]
Mental Health Parity: Local organizations help patients bear the burden of enforcing the law
Since 2008, federal law has required “parity” for most health insurance coverage of mental illness (including substance abuse) on the same terms as physical illness, and many states including Rhode […]
Not Only the Good Die Young
Life expectancy is not supposed to decline in wealthy First World countries. As I wrote two years ago reporting that 2015 saw the first decrease since 1993 at the height […]
Thoughtful American: Chef Ben Lloyd keeps it local
For those who knew Ben Lloyd as a younger man, his career as the owner/chef of Providence’s warm and welcoming Salted Slate may come as a bit of a surprise. […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Recent events have shifted your focus and set you off in a new direction. You are energized and ready for action. This is a good time to make plans for […]
Know Your Mom and Pop: Super V Toys — the Latest Local Spot to Feed Your Need
The superhero movies that have dominated pop culture over the past decade or so are a boon for small businesses. Comic book shops and small toy stores have been popping up […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: Career matters and your public persona clash with many things you would like to keep private — things like love, money and your changing philosophy. You’re not always so secretive, […]
Gastro Surprise: Gift your foodie friends their new favorite spot
As the Yuletide season enters our lives and Father Christmas gently rests his frigid nipples on our collective shoulder, we all face that yearly holiday challenge: gift-giving. Sometimes, it’s difficult […]