We’re the real-life ‘Addams Family’ — here’s how to protect your house from evil spirits on Halloween

We’re the real-life ‘Addams Family’ — here’s how to protect your house from evil spirits on Halloween

Meet the real-life Addams family who have performed a protective witch ritual to keep themselves safe from demons this Halloween. JP Kenny, 35, his partner, Kymmi Jeffrey, 40, and their two daughters, Snow, 12, and Pebble, 9, performed the ritual called a “protective witches’ circle.” They say they performed it — involves opening a portal … Read more

Conan O’Brien pays tribute to his late parents after they died days apart: ‘They were kindred spirits’

Conan O’Brien pays tribute to his late parents after they died days apart: ‘They were kindred spirits’

Conan O’Brien is sharing sweet childhood memories of his beloved late parents. The comedian’s mom, Ruth Reardon O’Brien, died at age 92. just three days after his dad, renowned physician Dr. Thomas O’Brien, passed away on Dec. 9 at age 95. O’Brien reflected on their lives in a new interview with The Boston Globe. “I … Read more

The best alcohol to drink to avoid ‘hangxiety’ — and 2 ‘complex’ spirits that are among the worst

The best alcohol to drink to avoid ‘hangxiety’ — and 2 ‘complex’ spirits that are among the worst

It was a fun night — but you wake up the next morning with a sense of dread, feeling anxious about what you said and did the night before. You may not have even done anything to be embarrassed about, but that “hangxiety” is no joke — and it’s comes down to how alcohol affects … Read more

Bottom’s up! Spirits beat beer in market share for first time

Bottom’s up! Spirits beat beer in market share for first time

One bourbon, one scotch — no beer! New figures show that spirits surpassed beer for US market-share supremacy, based on supplier revenues, a spirit industry group announced Thursday. The rise to the top for spirit-makers was fueled in part by the resurgent cocktail culture — including the growing popularity of ready-to-drink concoctions — as well … Read more

My Mother’s Attempts to Lift My Spirits Leave Me Feeling Crushed

My Mother’s Attempts to Lift My Spirits Leave Me Feeling Crushed

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