That’s showbiz, baby. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has been delivered unto us. Because sometimes we get nice things — and because this gal is nothing if not an Easter egg birthing, number-venerating architect of her own mythos — 12 tracks happen to perfectly align with the dozen signs of the … Read more
Fork and spoons at the ready. and gluten gluttons on your marks; it’s National Pasta Day. On October 17th, in the last gasp of Libra season, we celebrate the glory of pasta. While pasta is most commonly associated with Italian food, noodles are a bit of a cultural universal, found on ancient plates the world … Read more
On Sept. 25, we observe National One-Hit Wonder Day, and to celebrate these singular bangers and irrefutable earworms, we’re matching a song to each member of the zodiac. For our intents and purposes, a one-hit wonder is defined as an artist who becomes so well-known for a single recording that the celebratory glare overshadows all … Read more
On the third Friday in May — landing on the 17th this year — we celebrate National Endangered Species Day and the importance of protecting threatened wildlife. An endangered species is a plant or animal at serious risk of becoming extinct. Several factors — including human development, climate change, natural disasters, pollution and poor reproduction … Read more
Although I’ve been a booze hound since puberty, here’s something I was today years old when I learned: An aperitif is a drink designed to stimulate the appetite. The word aperitif is French, you can tell by the smugness and vowel count. Known in Italy as an “aperitivo,” both words trace to the Latin “aperire,” … Read more
A new year is dawning and award show season starts now — ushering us into the era of accolade and ball is the 81st Annual Golden Globes Awards. Airing Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m., the Golden Globes will be hosted by comedian Jo Koy. Presenters are set to include Jodie Foster, … Read more
The holiday season is upon us and with it, party invitations and the directive to eat finger foods til you feel guilty, drink egg nog til you embarrass yourself and be merry while you do it. In many of these social situations, the sofa is the sun upon which the revelry rotates. A study by … Read more
Fork and spoons at the ready and gluten gluttons on your marks; it’s National Pasta Day. While pasta is most commonly associated with Italian food, noodles are a bit of a cultural universal, found on ancient plates the world over. Persistent myth maintains that pasta was introduced to Italy by Virgo explorer Marco Polo but … Read more
In honor of National Dog Day on August 26th, we are matching each zodiac signs to a complimentary canine. We first began domesticating wolves some thirty thousand odd years ago, offering them food scraps and sanctuary in exchange for their divine company. Since then, dogs have delivered unto us joy, protection, hunting prowess, condolence, spiritual … Read more
There’s nothing mellow about this hit show. In a note on survival, grim, prolific Virgo Stephen King reminds us, “No one can tell what goes on in between the person you were and the person you become. No one can chart that blue and lonely section of hell. There are no maps of the change. … Read more
This show is a shore bet. Netflix’s “Outer Banks,” the tale of a group of tan, treasure hunting North Carolina haves and have nots is back for season three, premiering Thursday, February 23rd. Since debuting in April of 2020, the show has consistently struck gold with audiences who can’t get enough of the socioeconomic warfare … Read more
À votre santé! Our favorite expat is back with baguettes, berets, misguided bangs and romantic blunders aplenty. Yes francophiles and rom com devotees, Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” has returned with season 3 of the hit series, released in full on December 21. Written and produced by “Sex and the City” mastermind Darren Starr, “Emily In … Read more
October 25th is National I Care About You Day, and the best way to show someone you care, is by learning their love language. In the lyrics to “Speak Low,” Leo poet Odgen Nash writes, “Love is pure gold and time a thief… The curtain descends, ev’rything ends… I wait darling, I wait. Will you … Read more