Creative Life and Cannabis Use
Cannabis has been used for centuries as a creative tool by artists and creatives, and for good reason. The plant has been shown to boost creativity, enhance sensory experiences, and provide a sense of relaxation that can help to break down creative barriers. While there are still many misconceptions and stigmas surrounding cannabis use, the truth is that it can
Chag Purim Sameach! – VIDEO
Curated and Written by Arielle Kaplan אריאלה פרוימה (she/her/hers) Purim is a Jewish festival which takes place annually on the 14th of the month of Adar (which moves around on the Western calendar, as the Jewish calendar is lunar). This year, it begins at sundown on February 25 and ends at sundown on February 26 (Jewish holidays begin at sundown
Joining the Party: The trend towards online gaming in COVID times
by Joey Phoenix Games have always been a way for people to blow off steam and distract themselves from the challenges of being human. And over the past year, games, and online gaming in particular, have become more important than ever as more people are turning to the web for ways to entertain themselves and connect with people when they
Eat Drink Explore Podcast: Being in Service of Others
From Eat Drink Explore Rocco Danieli Joins Phil and me on the podcast to talk about being in the service of others. Rocco comes from a family with a beautiful colorful culinary background and he’s a blend of so many different cultures/ideals. It was very exciting to be able to sit down with Rocco. Rocco is the co-owner of Over
5 Places to Go Apple Picking North of Boston
The crispness in the air can only mean one thing: it’s apple season. Next to taking selfies in pumpkin patches and planning Halloween costumes, apple picking is one of native New Englanders’ favorite pastimes. The only question is, where to go? Fortunately, there are enough orchards in Massachusetts to supply the demand of cider-donut frenzied apple pickers looking for their
Five Wine Shops North of Boston That Will Elevate Your Wine Game
By Day Bugler of Eat, Drink, Explore I am always on the search for my next delicious meal, can you relate? My husband Philip and I have been on this journey of food enlightenment for some time now. Naturally, as our palates expand, so do our interests. Lately, we’ve been really into wine. Wine checks all of our interest boxes.
“Reasonably Well” Joins Creativity and Wellness
Stretching in New Directions with Virtual Yoga
by Joey Phoenix We all need a little help right now de-stressing our lives, and there are a million options for how to do that – which is as delightful as it is terrifying. Yet, not all of us can just deep dive into advanced meditation or Yoga, some of us need a softer approach. Chrissy V. from Rebel Yell
Explore the Artistic Side of Wellness
Health and Wellness is about more than just the body, it’s also about the mind, and the soul – and within that trio, our sense of purpose, the source of our creativity, and many of the things that make life worthwhile. Recently we’ve explored some of the movement-based offerings where fitness clubs as well dance and yoga studios have gone
Dancing through Social Distancing with MAGMA
by Joey Phoenix Movement Arts Gloucester, MA, aka MAGMA, is a center for movement practices where people of all ages can discover, develop, and create in a broad curriculum of movement styles. They offer ballet, Zumba, contemporary, barre, yoga, heels, and so much more. Plus, in the last few months, they had started hosting community events to give the people in Cape