It was back in high school when I read about “Amorphophallus Titanum” — a flower that might bloom once in more than a decade. No guarantees. And when it does bloom after years and years of nothing, it’s infamously known as the “corpse flower.” Because its odor, scientists can only describe as smelling like a rotting corpse or...
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Good Reads: You are a Badass
Deciding means jumping in all the way, doing whatever it takes, and going after your dreams with the tenacity of a dateless cherrleader a week before prom night. — Jen Sincero, “You are a Badass” It’s bold; it’s blunt; it’s motivational and inspiring writing. Sometimes it’s a swift kick in the behind to get moving. But I needed...
Good Eats: New Asia Restaurant – Warwick
I don’t want to spoil one of Warwick’s most delicious hidden gems, but here goes: New Asia House at 300 Quaker Lane in Warwick. I’ve shared this restaurant to channel 10 viewers before, and those who visited New Asia House all wrote to me, loving the recommendation. Tried and tested by everyday viewers in Rhode Island and now:...
Reiki with Naglaa
If your body is feeling sore or hurting, beyond the traditional massage, “Reiki” is my recommendation. I’ve gone to see Naglaa at the Davina Holistic Center in Pawtucket because some of my anxieties and stress from work and day-to-day was affecting my body.
Birthday Dinner: Matunuck Oyster Bar
In a perfect world, we celebrate every day like it’s our birthday. Some Eastern cultures believe a person’s birthday sets a tone for the rest of the year until the sun returns to the same spot 365 days later.
Glamour with Sascha Martin
So this isn’t exactly a food spot in New England, but it is a local spotlight on a talented and passionate make-up artist, Sascha Martin. I met her by chance at the Warwick, Rhode Island mall while I was in need of some help before a work and fun photo shoot. And she’s continued to help me for...
NYC Gotham Comedy Club
For the past year, each visit to New York City includes a stop at Gotham Comedy Club. I have met some wonderful comedians — recently during my birthday weekend visit, David Koechner performing as a headliner. And was he a pleasure to meet.
Good Reads: Things I Would Like To Do With You
Things I Would Like to Do with You There are very few books I will read more than once. Pride and Prejudice is my only old faithful. But this classic written by Waylon Lewis, rises to the top of my favorites.