I discovered Baltimore while visiting a college friend and immediately fell in love with the dynamic city. Though not known for tourism, Charm City has a lot to offer both culturally and culinarily. Where to Stay I stayed with my friend but there are lots of unique neighborhoods begging you to rent an Airbnb. Federal…Read More
Review
Black Girl Magic
New York-based photographer Linda Nieves-Powell grew tired of being wedged into Puerto Rican stereotypes during her childhood in white, suburban New Jersey. Years later, she turned her frustration into images. Inspired by a 1954 Life magazine cover photo of Rita Moreno, Nieves-Powell began recreating iconic images of Afro-Latina trailblazers, and debuted the series in honor…Read More
What I’m Reading: Execution
You can spot the flaws in humanity with a brief scan of the daily paper. Bombings, deceits, murders, lies, we have some pretty fatal tendencies. But if there was any doubt about our interest in the grotesque, Geoffrey Abbott’s Execution dispels it. The book covers the history of 70 different modes of execution, organized in alphabetical sections. As…Read More
Online Shopping with Zaful
Recently I’ve had the privilege to try out some of the clothes from Zaful, an online retailer that provides unique clothing at an affordable price. With many sites like this, the descriptions are misleading, the shipping time is long, and the sizing is unusual. Zaful had none of these flaws. I received my package in less…Read More
What I’m Reading: I Am an Executioner
I’ve been slacking a little on my reading as I get more involved in my reporting for the Bay State Banner. But this recommendation is worth the wait. I Am an Executioner by Rajesh Parameswaran is a meticulously crafted book. The piece is organized into a collection of 9 short stories mainly centered on the themes of…Read More
Waxing Poetic
Fenway fans have a new haven in Waxy’s Modern Irish Bar and Kitchen, nestled on Beacon Street in Brookline. The spot brings some much-needed night life to an otherwise sleepy stretch of brownstones and coffee shops. Though heralded as an Irish spot, the space exudes a sports bar vibe with a shiny wood paneled bar…Read More