Social Media Writing
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A gray afternoon hung in the sky, fading into the granite geometry of Portland City Hall. As I walked toward the entrance, a stampede of blue hair, rugged denim, and Doc Martens bit the pavement ahead of me, crushing cigarette butts underfoot. The troops were rallying! “Downstairs for the open forum,” chirped the greeter, directing
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A flier advertising a screening of a notorious eugenics film in Chicago, illustrated here with salacious images of jazz-age squalor and sin. This handbill promotes a special showing of “Are you Fit to Marry?,” the 1927 adaptation of the American eugenics film, “The Black Stork.” Produced by Quality Amusement Corporation, the featured film embodies the deep
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If any stretch of the calendar makes us stop and reflect, it’s the transition into the new year, as we weigh guilt about the past against the promise of tomorrow. And perhaps, ponder the weightier questions of our existence: Is there a meaning to the daily grind? What is my purpose? And is there anything
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‘TIERRA. ALMA. CENIZAS.’ Earth. Soul. Ashes. Burning bright, MANUEL ponders the ‘profound connection between nature and spirit’ on a blistering new single! Guitarist and bandleader, Manuel Urgiles, highlights his Peruvian roots — blending percussive passion, groove, and virtuosic shred: The heartbeat of Progressive Latin Metal. Produced by Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Trivium) in Biddeford,
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Back to School, Back to Busy As August fades, the school year arrives — full of promise and adventure. Whether you’re preparing to teach, to learn, or support a loved one — a sound mind and healthy body are pivotal. 🫂🧠 Experience the majesty of energy work, unwind with a massage, or melt beneath hot
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[Local Market, Bakery and Pizzeria] at the corner of community and comfort.
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Cheers to Mango season!🧡🥭 By the time Spring rolls around, Mainers are FED UP with the cold! But in Thailand, March is the heart of mango season — a time of bounty and bliss ☀️From the trees to the markets, the whole country turns orange, bathed in a🌅 golden glow. *** Nutrient poor, Sago is
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Matcha x HojichaIt’s only February, but all this sunshine ☀️ has us seeing green! School break starts this week, so we’re bringing back our soft serve ice cream to celebrate 🍦 Our green-tea soft 💚 serve is simply magical — what else says ‘school vacation’ like delicious ice cream!? Bold earthy flavors, subtle sweetness, and
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For owner and Thai native, Som, nothing says summer and sweetness like mango 🥭 sticky rice! Known as ‘khao neow mamuang’ in Thai, this dish is just one of many wonderful ways that Thai cuisine uses the ‘King of Fruits’ 👑 To Som, and so many kids growing up in Thailand 🇹🇭, this decadent dessert
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“A 400-plus year staple of Filipino cuisine, ube [oo-bay] is a violet-colored yam 🍠 boasting rich flavors and even richer potential! Warm notes of chai and almond help ube pair perfectly with many classic Asian sweets—from buns to bubble tea 🧋, cakes 🥮, and more. Popular across Southeast Asia, ube burst onto the American culinary