PULSE MAGAZINE: NOVEMBER 2020

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Powerful stories of dedicated health care workers throughout our community

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Our renowned auction—with Auctioneer John Terrio on hand!

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Our 12th Annual Winter Ball is our first-ever virtual gala and we want to “see” you there to help us Unmask Our Champions!

An opportunity to support front line caregivers through this year’s Fund-A-Need—the UMass Memorial Emergency Assistance Support for Employees (EASE) Fund

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Our mobile auction, featuring a catalog packed with must-have items

We all need our caregivers now more than ever.

And they need you!

The 2020 UMass Memorial Health Care Virtual Winter Ball

Friday, December 4, 2020 at 6:30pm

Find out how to register, bid, and give at www.umassmemorial.org/winterball

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PULSE MAGAZINE: NOVEMBER 2020 COVER STORY Losing the Covid-15 6 Diet and Exercise in the Age of Covid

DINING REVIEW Dining Review: One Eyed Jack’s Tiki Gar and Grill

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Pulse Shots

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LIFESTYLE COVID FASHION TRENDS

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Out and About

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Worcester Public Market

420 in 508

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Hot & Now 10

Style Savvy

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PulseBrew 11

SPORTS + FITNESS

ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & CULTURE

Massachusetts Pirates Have Optimistic Outlook for 2021

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Finding Balance

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New Around the Woo: 9

Carrying in on the 12 Arts in Worcester During COVID

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Entertainment Listings

Artist Feature: Ryan Gardell

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NowStreaming: Marilyn Manson – WE ARE CHAOS

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LOSING THE COVID-15 Molly Prior

The “Quarantine 15” has been a popular meme on social media throughout much of this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. But people might be wondering; how much of that is actually true? Are people really gaining weight at an alarming weight since spending more time indoors? Since March, many of us have been forced to spend far more time inside our homes than usual. People are not only working from home, but gyms are still closed and sometimes it’s been hard to fit in time and motivation to exercise with this “new normal.” Though it may be challenging, there are creative ways for people to exercise, stay healthy and embrace the new reality that is upon us.

Katherine McNamara, R.D., C.D.N., is a registered dietitian and nutritionist.

She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in the health sciences department and did clinical training at the Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City’s Upper East Side. Now working as a dietician with patients for five years, McNamara has seen lots of changes in the way people’s physical and mental health are changing during the pandemic.

“There are two cases that I’ve seen a lot of,” MacNamara explained. “A lot of people have slowed down for sure. People think that it’s more of a challenge to work out if they can’t go to the gym or to their usual workout classes. But then there are also people who are working out a lot more than before because they might have more free time and they are being hard on themselves and their weight during the pandemic.”

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As for whether the quarantine 15 is actually real or not, McNamara said people may have seen some weight gain, but most people are fine where they are at.

“The quarantine 15 is an interesting concept,” she stated. “I think that most people who had steady diet and exercise routines before the pandemic were better off and it really didn’t impact them as much as they imagined it may have.”

For McNamara’s job, she says that she has seen an increasing number of patients using TeleHealth for their appointments when they can not come in person. She believes that programs like Telehealth and online exercise classes will be here to stay for the future, even when the pandemic is over, due to their efficiency. She also feels that people will be using them even more with the winter season and cold weather coming up.

Though it can be hard to feel motivated at the moment, MacNamara tells her patients that there are simple steps they can take towards leading a healthier lifestyle during this time.

“I tell people who have jobs where they are sitting at home and working all day to set phone reminders to get up and walk around every two hours,” she said.

“It can be difficult when you have a job that requires you to sit at a desk. But I say to go out and try to go for a walk at least once a day as well.”

As for what people can eat during this time, MacNamara says that basic nutrients from before are still the most effective way to eat healthy.

“Make sure you’re drinking enough water, that will go a long way,” she explained. “Getting enough vitamins from fruits and vegetables is now more important than ever, as it will keep your immune system stronger and healthier in general.”

“The recent trend of getting fit during quarantine has turned into a whole new diet culture in itself,” said Jana Clark, age 20. “Through social media, we have been made to believe that we have to use quarantine to transform their bodies or to lose a bunch of weight and that is highly problematic. There is nothing wrong with wanting to get fit and eating healthier, but there is also nothing wrong with accepting your body and focusing on other things.”

MacNamara also explained how it’s important to be realistic about your weight in quarantine, and for people to not get themselves too down about it.

Patricia Wright, 21, a student teacher, also believes that new elements of stress are part of why people are so concerned about their bodies and health during the pandemic.

“I think one of the biggest things that people need to realize that everyone has a different body type and a different situation,” MacNamara said. “What works for one person might not work as well for someone else. Everyone has different fitness goals. My biggest piece of advice I’d say is to set short term goals for yourself and then turn those goals into bigger ones.”

“The lack of social interaction, economic stress and other issues not only have mental impacts, but physical as well,” Wright explained. “We need to remember that mental and physical health go hand in hand. I think that it’s important to provide open conversations about weight issues during this time. Sometimes this is considered to be a taboo topic in society which needs to change.”

Mental health issues have also come to light and the correlation with physical and mental health has been widely noted. With people being stuck inside and social media at their fingertips, many people have also seen the opposite end of the spectrum; feeling pressure to look a certain way and participate in diet culture during the pandemic. Young people in particular have felt an impact due to the use of social media. Some people feel that this can be highly problematic.

As the pandemic prolongs, maintaining physical health, along with wearing a mask and hand washing appears to be more important than ever. That concept is not going away anytime soon. But mental health has a correlation with physical health that cannot be denied and must be paid equal attention to.

Continuing to talk about physical and mental health is essential not only during this time, but all the time.

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DINING DINING REVIEW REVIEW

ONE EYED JACK’S TIKI BAR & GRILL 433 PARK AVENUE, WORCESTER PHONE: 508 459-9802 ONEEYEDJACKSWORCESTER.COM

BERNARD WHITMORE Pandemic precautions: In contrast to most other places, One Eyed Jack’s has made significant investment in outdoor dining: a quick walk through the dining room (equipped at the front door with an elaborate hand washing station) takes you out onto a hardwood deck enclosed by a tall wooden fence. Palm trees, tiki-tropical decorative accents and an overhead canopy give the place the feel of a defined space that also allows for a free exchange of fresh air. Four tall heaters promise extra weeks added to their outdoor season.

Though we had reservations, another pandemic phenomenon – people not willing to leave their tables; where is there to go to? – forced us to wait at the bar for a while.

This gave time to observe the interior’s bright color accents and large dining room.

Right off, the staff proved very hospitable, providing updates regarding how much longer we’d need to wait.

Once seated at one of their high-topped tables, we took time to review an extensive list of tiki bar drinks. My friend selected the Jack’s Mai Tai that came in a tall glass tiki glass and was garnished with fruit. The menu reads thus, “YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER MAI TAI ANYWHERE.” Concurring, he reported it to be ‘excellent’ and pretty much drained it within minutes.

Given the tiki theme, I was surprised to see their list of brews, generous in variety and curated with an expert eye for craft. I selected Cloud Candy, an NEIPA from Mighty Squirrel Brewery in Waltham. Pouring cloudy amber, its smooth bitter flavor was great before and with my food courses, it never overwhelmed.

Appetizers ranged from ‘Captain Jack’s Chicharrons’ to ‘Island Chicken Daggers’, most decked out with Polynesian flair. We ordered their ‘Golden Lobster Treasure Chests Rangoons,’ encouraged by their billing as ‘house-made’.

In just moments, Vaughn, our server, returned with the plate of rangoons. He explained that this faster-than-fast-food service was because the order had been mistakenly plated up moments earlier. Thankfully, they were hot and tasted fresh and still crunchy from the deep-frier. His good nature exemplified the professional and friendly service of all the staff.

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Rangoons are a food item I usually assume to be industrially-produced, stored in huge freezer bags and delivered by 18-wheelers. But to go to a tiki bar and not order them seemed very wrong. One Eyed Jack’s rangoons were convincingly hand-formed; wonton wrappers pinched together at their four corners around a central cache of cream cheese studded with tasty seafood-ish bits. They came with sweet pineapple sauce for dipping.

In another break from personal tradition, I ordered One Eyed Jack’s Kilauea Crispy Jumbo Shrimp. They proved to be a choice I’d happily recommend. A plate-load of shrimp had been dusted with rice flour and fried deep golden brown, giving them textural contrast especially when served over a bed of crunchy slaw of red cabbage and shredded carrots. This treatment kept them juicy and flavorful. I had mine with a cup of honey-chili sauce which really should be served on everything, including desserts – it’s that addictive.

While I was so preoccupied with my entrée and NEIPA, my companion was digging into his order of soft tacos; two beef and one chicken. Both were tasty and packed with fillings, but he preferred the beef version. They were served with a bowl of Spanish rice studded with chopped green onions.

As we approached the end of our meal, with the sun setting, people were relaxing and a group of women at the adjacent table were celebrating a birthday with a large delicious-looking cake and singing the Happy Birthday song. Each table came equipped with a card instructing us on how to add music to their playlist. I was very impressed with this crowd’s selection, which ranged from classic Neil Young to Silversun Pickups.

Mellow and void of any of that Parrothead Margaritaville stuff. Let us give thanks.

Restaurant owners are doing their best to stay open and give customers a taste of ‘normal.’ If you stretch your imagination enough, many of these places' improvised tent structures can feel fun. One Eyed Jack’s tiki deck really does feel like an escape to better times - but in a manner the CDC would approve.

WORCESTER PUBLIC MARKET REOPENS RACHEL SHUSTER

COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. As we move forward and see our world slowly start to reopen,we start to see businesses we love find their way through this uncertain time.

For Worcester Public Market, located at 160 Green St. in Worcester, they are optimistic about the future and are grateful for the loyalty of the community, as they have now been reopened since June 18.

“It was scary when we shut down,” said Domenic Mercurio, Jr., executive director of Worcester Public Market. “We shut down on March 15. The first thing we thought when the pandemic hit was ‘what do we do for all of the businesses in the market?’ That was our biggest concern – making sure they were taken care of.”

Mercurio and the team decided to truly put their people first and forgave each business’ rent while closed.

“That made a huge difference for people and it allowed them to focus on reopening rather than how they were going to pay their rent,” Mercurio said. “If they had to pay rent while closed, they probably wouldn’t have made it. It gave them a sense that this was a team and that we are all looking out for each other.”

With the worry of paying rent nonexistent, over those three months when the market was closed, Mercurio, the team and the businesses put things in place to continue to serve the community and eventually prepare for reopening.

“We contacted entities that specialized in food-to-go, had curbside pickup to connect with the vendors and restaurants, used pay-by-phone for minimal contact and a lot of vendors used social media to promote these new measures and ways of doing business,” Mercurio said. “We found creative ways to generate business while we were closed. In doing so, it bolstered and drove business in for the reopening.”

With the reopening of the Market, Mercurio and his team have put strict and many safety measures and precautions in place to ensure the health and safety of customers. That is the number one priority.

“The market is cleaned corner-to-corner every morning,” Mercurio said. “Everything people could touch is cleaned, staff/floor managers wear gloves and masks and we have cleaners cleaning the market throughout the day, disinfecting tables and chairs often. Masks are required. We have masks and gloves for customers if they don’t have them.”

Mercurio also mentioned the increased level of signage around the market, including on every entrance reinforcing customers to wear masks, follow directional floor arrows, stay six feet apart and social distance.

“We also have reduced capacity by half and limit to 4 people per table,” he added.

Beyond the increased safety measures and the great vendors, with the reopening, people can enjoy live entertainment outside on Saturdays and indoor and outdoor seating.

“We have permission from the city to have some seating along the building outside,” Mercurio said.

While this has been a challenging time for everyone, the strength of the community and positivity within the market between staff, vendors and customers exudes a sense of optimism for the future.

“Our vendors and staff are upbeat even though it’s challenging than before,” Mercurio said.

“Our goal has always been to provide a fun, positive experience for the community and that has never wavered. We want people to come in and feel comfortable, happy and not like their health is at risk. We want them to keep enjoying themselves because that’s what they came in for in the first place.”

Worcester Public Market is currently open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with hopes to expand to Tuesdays in the near future.

Visit worcesterpublicmarket.org for more information.

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HOT & NOW What’s hot and happening now in the restaurant scene PAUL GIORGIO

LINCOLN PLAZA NEWS. It looks like Ruby Tuesday in Worcester’s Lincoln Plaza has shut down. This follows a bankruptcy by the company. In other news plaza news, it looks like work is being done on the old Five and Diner, which has been closed for years.

THE FIX IS IN. Worcester’s Fix Burger Bar on Grove Street recently underwent some renovations to make it more customer friendly during the corvid crisis.

IT’S MORE THAN THE CHICKEN DANCE. BT’s Fried Chicken & BBQ on Worcester’s Park Ave. recently opened to long lines of waiting fans. This is the second place owned by the owners of Sturbridge’s BT’s Smokehouse, one of the premier BBQ places in the Northeast.

DOWNTOWN NEWS. Worcester’s Z Café on Main Street has reopened, serving lunch daily during the week.

DON’T WANT TO COOK? Shrewsbury’s Napoli restaurant is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner for 10-12 people for $375. This includes a 24 pound turkey and all the side dishes plus two pies.

SAMUEL SLATER’S GETS NEW MENU OPTIONS. Samuel Slater's Restaurant at Indian Ranch in Webster has a new fall menu which started in the middle of October. They also have several dining options such as “Date Niter” dinner for two takeout only and Family dinners on Sunday, which are also takeout only.

YOU’VE GOT TO HAVE FRIENDS. Thai Corner was recently given License Commission approval to open for business at 120 June St., Worcester. When it opens, Thai Corner will be the third restaurant in four years at the location at June and Chandler streets.

Dianna’s Neighborhood Bistro opened for business in April 2016 and Friends Cafe opened in April, 2019 and closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

CAN’T BEAT A DEADHORSE. After opening five weeks ago, deadhorse hill announced it is pushing pause on dinner service inside the Worcester restaurant for the foreseeable future.

THEY COULDN’T SAVE IT. Savepoint Tavern recently closed its doors. The video game bar on Worcester’s Highland Street, blamed the regulations surrounding the Coronavirus as the reason. It was open less than a year.

THEY GOT LUCKY. Lucky ‘s Café on Worcester’s Grove Street recently reopened in the beginning of October. The funky eatery is owned by Peter Armer and Patti Hallinan.

It first opened in 1991.

THE WONDER OF IT ALL. Worcester’s Wonder Bar Restaurant, a Shrewsbury Street fixture for generations, recently expanded its operation into Shrewsbury, with a Wonder Bar Pizza & Subs Express, located on Route 20 at 6 Hartford Turnpike. They are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call to place a takeout order @ 508-719-8522 PIZZA ANYONE. ‘Olo Pizza recently opened its doors on Worcester’s Millbrook Street. This was the home of the former DaCosta Pizza. ‘Olo is owned by Peter Rano, who is also the chef at the Canal District’s Smokestack. ‘Olo specializes in traditional Neapolitan Pizza.

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PULSEBREW RYAN CASHMAN Last year, I reviewed Stormalong Cider and found it to be the best hard cider I had yet tasted. I can now say I’ve found one that is better: Deep-Rooted Cider, out of Northbridge.

Foppema’s Farm is a Northbridge institution. The clientele is made up mostly of locals, who holler greetings and good tidings at neighbors and friends from across the packed vegetable crates. The popular farmstand operates between the months of June and October, so by the time you are reading this you will, unfortunately, not be able to visit and purchase a bottle or two of their excellent, 100 percent homegrown hard cider. Still, better you know now so you can prepare for next year! The tagline on the bottle of Deep-Rooted Cider reads: “Hand picked apples, a cool and slow fermentation, and low inputs give this cider its aroma and flavor. The fruit that is grown with much love in our orchard is the heart of this cider.” A visit to Foppema’s Farm will incline you to believe that the bottle’s proclamation speaks the truth. The farm, and those who give it business, are the epitome of the phrase: “Know Your Farmer.”

But onto the cider itself. Deep-Rooted is a bit of an open-air secret. It’s not easy to find since it’s only sold on Saturday’s and not at the stand. It’s sold behind the shop in its own small tent, under which you’ll find a very basic operation: folding table, sample bottles, and a black cash box. Lucas Foppema, from whose mind Deep-Rooted sprung, was the chief salesman when I visited to purchase his craft beverage.

At present there are only two ciders available: Mac & Friends, and Odds & Ends. The color of the labels provides subliminal hints of the flavors that you’re about to experience. Mac & Friends, labeled in blue, is rather reminiscent of a tart white wine. The color is clear, with ever so subtle notes of green.

It’s a sipping cider, one that you’ll likely drink slowly in order to ponder the flavors. Made with Macintosh, Cortland, and Empire, the first sip comes off as sharp, but as you drink on the flavor morphs into a crispness that encourages the sought after: “Ahhh!”

Odds & Ends, labeled in red, is made with the most varied assortment of apples I have ever seen. As follows: Macintosh, Empire, Chance Seedling, Rhode Island Greening, Hyslop Crabapple, Golden Delicious, Gala, and Honeycrisp.

This is the sweeter of the two, but only just. There is the ever-present air of mystery in this cider, due to it being made with a “mystery melon” apple grown especially in the Foppema orchards. This is a golden cider, with a more savory and warm flavor profile than its sibling, making for easy and enjoyable drinking.

Perhaps the best part of this column is the opportunity it provides for me to explore and discover some of the amazing hidden gems Worcester County has to offer. So while you may, or may not, have missed it this year, be sure to visit Foppema’s next autumn and grab a bottle of their excellent cider. You won’t be disappointed.

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ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & CULTURE

ARTSWORCESTER EAST GALLERY, COURTESY OF ARTSWORCESTER

CARRYING ON THE ARTS IN WORCESTER DURING COVID-19 RACHEL SHUSTER

COVID-19 has impacted every facet of our lives and that includes the organizations in the city that we know and love. During these challenging times, we have all had to learn as we go regarding steps forward and difficult decisions have had to be made, all with the best interest of the organizations and the community. In fact, some of these decisions have created new opportunities for a “new normal.”

For ArtsWorcester, Executive Director Juliet Feibel says they’ve been taking extra precautions now that they are back open.

“We shut down this spring until this past July, when we reopened with our first-ever all-sculpture show,” Feibel said. “Because it was a small show in the height of summer, it was a good test drive for our new physical distancing and sanitation protocols. We take 10 visitors at a time, and if more than that arrive, we ask them to wait outside or in a separate building hallway until someone else leaves.”

ArtsWorcester is now into their second exhibition rotation, which has also gone smoothly.

“We have two separate galleries, separated by a glass corridor, with good ventilation, access to fresh air and high ceilings,” Feibel said. “You can come in, see the exhibitions, and never touch a thing.”

Feibel also added that their programming for this season is running half as many exhibitions as they would have and extending them twice as long. “This is in part because of reduced finances and because we don't have a clear sense of what foot traffic is like,” she said. “With longer exhibition runs, if there's a shutdown of only a few weeks, people would still have the chance to come and see them.”

Additionally, all of their exhibitions now are produced digitally on their website.

“Some exhibitions that were planned for this year are going to be digital only,” Feibel added. “Digital versions of our gallery exhibitions will probably be part of our new normal, going forward.”

As for future plans, Feibel is hopeful.

“In early December, if everything remains stable, we'll open up an exhibition of artwork

by Worcester Public School faculty and a show of found-object sculpture by the winner of the Present Tense Prize, Rebecca McGee Tuck,” she said.

The Worcester Art Museum has taken similar steps during shutdown and reopening.

“We had to change to 100% virtual content,” said Senior Marketing Manager, Julieane Frost.

“We pivoted to providing content to our constituents on social media, on our website, through Zoom and Facebook Live, and through more frequent email communications. Since our audiences couldn’t come to the Museum to see the collection, we brought the collection to them.”

Additionally, studio classes are now held online, and all public programs – including tours, their fall community day, and November Master Series talk – will now be virtual.

Since reopening to Museum members on Oct. 1, then to the general public on Oct. 7, Frost said

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the biggest challenge is keeping those who are not on social media engaged with the museum, which includes many of their members.

“We responded by increasing our email communication with members from once a month to once a week, which we have continued for the past six months. Our members have appreciated keeping in touch with them, sharing highlights of our social media content, and offering them virtual programs, such as Zoom Curator Talks.”

While new and challenging at times, going virtual as a result of the pandemic has provided progress and innovation for the Worcester Art Museum and will make that a new-norm going forward.

“We will continue to offer virtual programming for the foreseeable future,” Frost said. “Our first virtual exhibition, Kimono Couture: The Beauty of Chiso, will launch on our website in late November and we will open a related exhibition at the Museum on Feb. 6, 2021, called Kimono in Print: 300 Years of Japanese Design.”

The American Antiquarian Society has also made significant shifts in programming and the dayto-day, and have seen new opportunities emerge.

“Normally we would be open, do tours of building, etc. but that has stopped,” James David Moran, vice president for programs and outreach said. “We have shifted our programming, where normally, people would speak about research conducted in the library, to online, using Zoom and Microsoft Teams for calls.”

Moran says that despite the challenges with getting used to using the technology and relying on video, it’s actually been a really good thing.

“We have greatly increased audience size,” he said. “We would do this programming on-site and see 60-200 people but now we are seeing 200+ for virtual programs, and not just people in Worcester – all over the country and internationally. That’s been great.”

While Moran says they were always trying to move towards a virtual part of programming, they hope to reopen in person soon.

“Through funding, we have about six fellows that are long term out of 45 total and they are in here three days a week rather than the normal five. We are also doing that so we can put protocols in place like social distancing and ensuring material is quarantined for 72 hours before it is re-shelved after someone’s worked on it.”

Moran indicates they are also taking measures with staff.

“We are social distancing, catalogers are now given private spaces to work and schedules are made so there aren’t too many people at a given time. We have been fortunate that we were able to keep all staff on payroll as we were given a grant to keep people working. Luckily we are keeping staff busy even working from home.”

As these organizations and many others like them navigate through this unprecedented time, there have been silver linings that have emerged even through the darkest times. While each situation is unique, with the resiliency of the community and security measures, it is the hope of all of these organizations that we will safely move forward to a new normal, one step at a time.

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ARTIST FEATURE: RYAN GARDELL JASON SAVIO

Ryan Gardell has big ideas for his artwork and the Worcester arts scene. His creations are, after all, enormous.

Gardell is a street artist who specializes in public murals, larger than life displays of creativity by way of spray paint. You may have seen the smoking panda on Green Street— that’s one of his many murals scattered around town.

Gardell’s calling card is an 80 foot by 30 foot psychedelic design he collaborated on for POW! WOW! Worcester in 2017, an arts festival that is part of a worldwide arts initiative network.

“It was pretty epic. The scale was bigger than anything we had ever painted before,” Gardell said about the mural located on Coney Island, which he and fellow artist Kai Griffiths teamed together on.

Gardell says that he and Griffiths worked on the mural for at least 10 hours a day for nine straight days.

“We had something to prove and we went above and beyond,” he said. “I hope it is something that is going to last a really long time because it kind of captures a moment in time for us.”

Gardell is an artist who is making the most of his time by keeping busy with his own creative agency, the Worcester-based Artifakt Studios. He started Artifakt Studios in 2017 to house all the various projects he was working on, including 3D-cutout fabricated signs and commercial art for local businesses. Gardell describes himself as an artist for hire who can make custom pieces of art.

Born in Worcester, Gardell grew up in Grafton, where he was influenced by music, skateboarding, and art at an early age. He originally wanted to be a graphic designer for a skateboard company, drawing company logos. His interest in illustration would turn to a love for graffiti art.

“Skate parks are always notorious for graffiti, I think the cultures kind of blend, so there was always the interest and the desire to dive into it,” he said.

Gardell said he and his friends would “go out bombing and painting graffiti in the city just for the hell of it,” but it was when he enrolled in an open media art course while studying graphic design at Fitchburg State College that he began to take street art seriously.

“When I started using spray paint not just to tag the skate parks or whatever, but to actually use it to create a painting, I just loved it,” he said. “I couldn’t put it down and haven’t since.”

Gardell cut his teeth in Fitchburg, hosting his first art exhibit in 2011 and immersing himself in the art community before relocating to Worcester in 2014. Once in Worcester, he started attending music festivals where he took part in live canvas painting in front of an audience.

“I found that I enjoyed the live element because there’s an energy to it that’s different when you’re out in the world versus being isolated because people are observing your work and the energy of the show is influencing and inspiring the work you’re creating,” he said. “It’s changing the way you’re painting. It’s kind of like an adrenaline rush.

You’re trying to entertain your audience by whipping up a quick painting.”

The only problem was that Gardell realized that not everyone at the concerts could see what he was painting because many of those in attendance in the large crowds were too far away.

The solution? Go bigger.

“That grew into us painting murals,” he said, citing the need for that “wow factor.”

Spray paint became his go-to for murals because the spray paint dries faster and is easier to maintain, all boxes checked off in his interest to be able to finish his work in front of an audience before they go home.

After the festival scene, Gardell got the itch to branch his talent out to the street.

His first public mural in Worcester was the boombox on the Clark University radio building, he said. Gardell said that he did a series of murals in 2016 and was chosen from a call for artists.

He has also done street art in Spain, where he said there are “legal walls” that you can paint on without getting in trouble, as opposed to here in Worcester, where you need to apply for a permit to paint an outdoor mural that is exposed to the public.

Gardell’s personal goal is to see a legal graffiti wall in the city of Worcester where people can practice and learn how to paint. He believes there needs to be a format available for those interested in getting involved.

“If I was a young kid growing up in the city and saw all of these cool murals, I’d probably want to paint one too,” he said. “Most mural artists who are older and successful, they started through painting graffiti and most of modern-day street art and muralism is post-graffiti, it’s a movement that is born out of the roots of graffiti art. There’s a disconnect between those worlds because there needs to be a transition point and more of an open format for people to practice and come together.”

In October, Gardell took part in Bridge Fest, an event organized by the Save The Bridge Campaign to paint the old mill building located at 300 Southbridge Street. The campaign was put together to create a “community-controlled arts and trade academy/ community center against the rising tide of gentrification in Worcester,” according to the group’s Facebook page. Gardell and other local artists were tasked with painting the walls of the building in what was advertised as a “private paint jam” due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Gardell hopes that the work done at Bridge Fest will inspire future generations and be a step toward getting a legal wall for Worcester in the future.

“The idea is to empower people, to inspire people and say ‘look what you can do on your own,’” Gardell said. “By the culture for the culture. Sometimes you just need to create art for art’s sake.”

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NOW STREAMING: MARILYN MANSON – WE ARE CHAOS JASON SAVIO A lot can be said about Marilyn Manson and his colorful career. But the one-time shock rocker hasn’t really done anything to shock us at all in recent memory—for that you’d have to go back to before the turn of the century. There is a bit of a surprise, though, on WE ARE CHAOS, Manson’s newest effort.

While many of Manson’s recent releases have been largely forgettable, WE ARE CHAOS captures the singer/songwriter with something worth saying, rather than leaning on the usual intimidation and scare tactics he enjoys applying. It's a more honest Manson.

The most obvious example of this “new” Manson comes on the title track, a surprisingly poppy number that is the troubled goth cousin of any take-your-pick 21st century neo-folk song. In it, Manson sums up how he sees us as a people, singing in the chorus, “We are sick/F***ed up and complicated/We are chaos/We can’t be cured.”

It’s a commentary on us as humans that strikes a deeper chord given our current social and political climate. These words aren’t delivered as a boast or a threat, they’re delivered as a tragic plea for help in a discouraging world. It features Manson looking outward, which he rarely seems to do, and reporting on what he sees. It’s a song for the times and it feels more transcendent and relatable than most of his material.

If there was ever a David Bowie for today it would have to be Manson, and “Don’t Chase the Dead” drives that point home even further with its atmospheric dance groove held together by Manson’s deep voice. Interestingly, two 80s Bowie songs come to mind when listening to “Don’t Chase the Dead”: first is “Let’s Dance,” thanks to a pounding intro that builds up into a clean break, going into another Bowie-sounding song, “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).” Manson delivers a message here to not live in the past or you’re apt to be haunted by it, when he sings, “Don’t chase the dead or they’ll end up chasing you.”

Both the title track and “Don’t Chase the Dead” are radio hits waiting to happen, or at least they would have been a couple of decades ago when Manson was more under the microscope.

“Paint You with My Love” is a dreamy ballad that also has segments that fall in the category of “Is That Marilyn Manson?” This is a track that sounds better with headphones on, by the way.

Manson unfortunately starts to revert back to his comfort zone during parts of the record’s second half, namely with “Perfume” and “Keep My Head Together,” but WE ARE CHAOS is still worth a listen, showing some growth from an artist you thought was done.

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ENTERTAINMENT

LISTINGS Barbers Crossing (North) 175 Leominster Rd., Sterling Every Friday: Bill McCarthy (978) 422-8438 barberscrossingrestaurants.com Chuck’s Steakhouse 10 Prospect St., Auburn (508) 832-2553 chucks.com Firefly’s BBQ 350 E. Main St., Marlborough (508) 357-8883 fireflysbbq.com Greendale’s Pub 404 W Boylston Street. N, Worcester (508) 853-1350 greendalpub.com Happy Jack’s 785 N Main St., Leominster (978) 466-3433 happyjaksrestaurant.com Meze Estiatorio 166 Shrewsbury St., Worcester (508) 869-4200 mezeestiatorio.com One Eyed Jack’s Tiki Bar & Grill 433 Park Ave., Worcester (508) 459-9802 oneeyedjacksworcester.com Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave., Worcester (508) 756-7996 parkgrillworcester.com Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern 455 Park Ave., Worcester (508) 752-7711 epeppercorns.com Ralph’s Rock Diner 148 Grove St., Worcester (508) 753-9543 ralphsrockdiner.com Rock Bar 81 Water St. (774) 243-7000 Vincent’s Worcester 49 Suffolk St., Worcester (508) 752-9439 Wachusett Brew Yard 175 State Road E, Westminster (978) 874-9965 wachusettsbrewingcompany.com Worcester Public Market 150 Green St., Worcester Nov. 7: The Lou Fazio Trio jazz Standards Nov. 14: Chet Williamson harmonica jazz Nov. 28: Carlos Odria solo show (508) 479-1171 worcesterpublicmarket.org

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COVID FASHION TRENDS APRIL GODDARD As many would agree, 2020 has been a wild ride. Pre-pandemic, 2020 started out like any other year. There were New Year’s celebrations, social gatherings, nights out on the town. Back then, the biggest concern that you may have had when going out was what outfit to carefully construct together for date night, what to wear to that upcoming wedding, what sweater to buy for your family reunion. With so many places to be and people to see, there was always a need to be fashion-conscious; to keep up with the latest shoe, sweater, beauty trend. And comfort, practicality, and public health was really not something that often crossed our minds when getting dressed in the morning.

So very much has changed in the world as we know it. Besides the obvious health and safety adjustments that are being made, there has perhaps been no bigger change than the way that we think about consumerism and fashion. Gone are the days when many needed to get up, put a power suit on, and make the commute to the office. The living room is the office. Back to school clothes for many children seem almost unnecessary, as kitchen tables and playrooms are now being transformed into the classroom. People are just not moving around as much as they used to. So what does this all mean for fashion present and future?

2020 has been a time to reflect (fashion and otherwise) on what is really necessary; what is practical. So how exactly the pandemic changed what we, the consumer and the fashion enthusiast look for? For starters, the first thing that has become much more relaxed for many people is general work attire. Due to many remotely working and joining meetings over zoom, there has been a call for comfy-casual attire. A friend spoke about the increased flexibility and comfort that she feels in being able to throw on leggings and a work-appropriate sweater or top and go to work...10 steps down the hall to her kitchen. She regards this as being one of the benefits of spending less time out and about.

Matching sweat suit sets for children and adults alike were a summer 2020 staple, many coming in a variety of vibrant tye-dye colours great for lounging around the house, yard, or running to grab a coffee from the local shop. Loungewear in general has never been so popular. Big brands and smaller boutiques alike have risen to meet the occasion and saturated the market with comfortable pieces in a wide variety of colors, fabrics, sleeve length, trouser length-there is loungewear to meet your specific climate and needs whoever and wherever you are in the world. It also helps that many of these sets come in colors and patterns seemingly created to make one smile.

The concept of athleisure was wildly popular pre-pandemic. Now that many are staying home more and going out less, athletic wear has all but totally exploded. It seems to be the go-to whether you are tidying the house, going for a socially distanced hike with a friend, or making a grocery store run. Athletic wear seems to have this magnificent quality about it that can both make you look and feel put together, while also remaining comfortable and practical. Many moms and dads who are balancing maintaining a household, homeschooling, and their own jobs in between running errands find that athleisure is the easiest attire for them. And on top of all that, should they want to go and do a workout, no need to change!

What goes better with athleisure than a pair of statement sneakers? Another trend that is not new, but that has been flourishing during these times. There is so little need to get dressed up and go out anywhere anymore that high heels, work loafers, and the like are practically becoming obsolete (if not somewhat out of fashion altogether). Sneakers, although often paired simply with athleisure, can be so versatile that they can be worn with many things- from dresses to jeans, and sweatpants too. There is such a wide range of styles and colors available that making a statement through footwear is something that is easily achieved while still staying comfortable and practical, making it a trending piece that will not be leaving us anytime soon.

In the age of COVID-19, masks are another trending piece that everyone is paying attention to. People are able to keep themselves and their loved ones safe by wearing one, and thanks to many companies coming out with their own lines, people are able to be both public health and fashion conscious in one accessory. One of the most popular ways to tie a mask into an outfit is to match it. Some brands even have exact matches for their most popular lounge and athleisure wear sets, allowing for the consumer to put together a casual, safe, and comfortable outfit with ease.

During this ever-changing time in our history, there is one thing for certain that people are holding on to in regards to fashion and trends: comfort. Through all of the changes and adjustments that are being made in communities everywhere, we can all take literal comfort in this more simplistic way of style.

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Curbside pickup services for popular retail stores such as Wal-Mart and the Home Depot have generated an absurd amount of money over the last six months, becoming the default for many when it comes to buying anything. Seventy three billion dollars is said to be accumulated from both of these stores combined, including the frequent deliveries made by the latter for contractors and the DIY folk.

It is of no surprise then that green plant retailers have been doing the same measures during this extended stay in quarantine and partial shutdown. While no official numbers have been released, it's fair to assume that profits are being made at a consistent rate enough to keep the shops open, and even give the up-and-comers a chance at a lukewarm welcome, at the very least.

The next step then is allowing dispensaries to make deliveries, which now seems like an attainable goal after a regulation change was made in Massachusetts on Sept. 24. Delivery being something simple and commonplace nowadays, it seems inevitable and like it should have existed already.

Just like how there are licenses and permits attached to growing and distributing cannabis and similar products, there’s another piece of paperwork to go along with delivering the green to make green. Projected costs for this additional service are 1,500 dollars for application and 10,000 dollars for annual licensing.

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The interesting facet of this story, however, is that this isn’t a statewide, all-inclusive practice. This delivery allowance is deliberately being used to benefit economic empowerment and social equity applicants, which is just fancy talk for small business owners that inhabit an area regrettably plagued by crime and frequent incarceration spikes.

This process has a three year duration, with the goal of making a vast amount of profit and bolstering the presence of these smaller market options.

While 2020 won’t be remembered as an especially great year for profits for almost any humble industry, it seems like the history books might remember it for the steps communities have taken to avoid the mistakes of the more eccentric year prior. 2019 was fair, even with ludicrous expectations from the men in suits, but it was also plagued with controversies and scares. The most notable scare concerned the corrosive materials found in vape pens. Companies such as Temescal Wellness have planned on destroying merchandise made before and during the prior year, throwing away almost three million dollars worth of cartridges. Before this decision was made, Governor Charlie Baker took action last September by holding 600,000 vape units and having companies strictly supervise resumed production in December.

Sale and distribution of vape has only resumed as of August due to financial concern.

Part of the dumping initiative this year was fueled by a concern that dormant oil in the cartridges would leach lead from the container.

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NAVIGATING FAMILY DYNAMICS IN AN ELECTION YEAR GIULIANO D’ORAZIO It’s 2020, an election year that I would argue is a defining moment for our nation, our society, our culture. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I will be honest, I’m scared. I’m scared for myself as well as for my loved ones, friends, family, and fellow humans who are part of marginalized identities.

Speaking for myself, I’m lucky to have the full support of my immediate family. My parents are fierce allies who have always prioritized listening to other’s voices and experiences. I feel exponentially more grateful that their support not only extends to myself, but to the queer siblings, in my chosen family and beyond. With the gratitude I feel for this privilege, I also feel a sense of “survivor’s remorse” as I witness other LGBTQ+ folks in my life struggle to navigate relationships with their families.

Election years always seem to be high-stress when it comes to family drama.

I mean, the election is in November, right before Thanksgiving! For queer people, throw in the fact that your very identity and presence, and gender expression at the table is politicized. There’s so many dynamics here, and there’s no way in my 500 word column to possibly sum up the nuance of experience from person-to-person. I definitely grew up in a liberal household, and funny enough, it usually seems that liberal households are a little more open about discussing politics. My extended family aren’t all quite as progressive as my folks. Four years ago, we had a significant falling out with some family members after my mother, sweetheart that she is, merely suggested that a vote for libertarian candidate Gary Johnson was “a vote for Trump”. Well that was just too much, apparently, because, “we don’t talk politics, it tears families apart, how dare you ask me about my voting habits or hold me accountable for the views I support, why does it matter anyway as long as we can continue our happy normal successful suburban lifestyle?”

Does this sound familiar?

What is particularly frustrating is trying to communicate the very real-life consequence politics has on marginalized folks. BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community - especially trans women of color, Women, non-Christian people of faith, immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees -- all of these groups, over the past four years, have witnessed an emboldening of hatred harbored against them. Certainly, the oppression, the systems that fuel inequality, have existed since this country’s founding; since the moment African bodies were brought ashore and sold into slavery in 1619. It is a history we have too often ignored, been mis-educated about, and continue to outright deny. The Trump administration has doubled down on this denial and issued in a new, dangerous era of white nationalism and American exceptionalism, wherein anyone that challenges the American status quo is immediately labeled: unamerican, Socialist, (typically people who use this pejoratively have no grasp on the difference between Socialism and Communism) in other words, a traitor.

Too often, LGBTQ+ folks find ourselves in conversations defending our rights to our family members who vote against us. Too often, we are met with “But I love you. I would defend you against anyone or anything who’d do you harm”. It’s similar to the response you get when you try to call out their passive support of systemic racism: “But we don’t hate anyone, we’re nice people, I even have a few (insert racial minority here) friends.'' Friends, life is politics. It’s not a sport. We can disagree about policy, but not human rights.

America has reached a reckoning where she is being forced to either live up to the promise of our bill of rights, or admit that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness really doesn't apply unless you fall in line to their version of “earning it”. My message to conservative folks struggling to reconcile your voting habits with your queer familiy member: While stating your personal support of me is nice, it doesn’t help make this country a safer place for me.

Politics does affect my wellbeing and safety, and true support, dare I say, love, means you cannot spend your civic duty electing folks who don’t support my rights, my safety.

Giuliano D’Orazio (he/him pronouns) is a Worcester native, musician, music educator, active member of the local LGBTQ+ community, and a board member of Love Your Labels. Follow him on instagram @musicbygiuliano

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We are living in a world that has changed significantly from this time last year in many ways. The pandemic has reshaped the way that we see and understand fashion and trends, mainly due to the fact that our needs for attire pre-pandemic and post pandemic have changed a great deal. The name of the game going into winter 2021? Comfort, and nothing but.

Whilst living in a world where most things can be done from home (work, school, even grocery shopping!) we have all come to reevaluate what exactly needs to go into our closets, and how much use we will really get out of it. With sweats, matching lounge sets and athleisure becoming a day uniform for many, we look to the changes in what we, as the consumer, need in the accessory department. Specifically speaking, having a wide range of shoes has never become more unnecessary.

Instead of dress shoes, high heels, and booties, many are looking to acquire something to go with the new casual lifestyle that we have all seemingly acquired overnight. The answer for many is as follows: a few pairs of quality sneakers, and LOTS of slippers.

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Why you need a pair: sneakers are one of the easiest pairs of footwear to throw on with any of the outfits that have become popular over the past year. They go particularly well with athleisure, and can take you from running errands, to your workout and everything in between. Most importantly, they are super comfortable and allow for ease of movement to get anything you need done quickly. With so many shapes, styles and colors, you will surely find something appropriate for any outfit. Some current favorites are anything sleek and neutral with a lot of support for long walks and doing home improvements projects. Think tones of beige, white and black if you only want to limit your sneakers to a few pairs, so that you can easily match them to what you already have in your closet.

SLIPPER Why you’ll love them: slippers are just the best. I mean, who doesn’t love cozying up at the end of the day in loungewear and ultrasoft slippers to keep you warm?

Slippers also come in a large range of styles, with some of my personal favorites being slip-ons and for those warmer days, new, trendy and fluffy sandal slippers.

Favorites for slippers include any that are outrageously fluffy (because why not?) and new and exciting colors made to draw the eye to them and make you happy that you are wearing them. Some great colors are vibrant pinks, multicolor patterns, and for something a bit more traditional, soft beiges.

While we all adjust to our new way of life, take advantage of the little positive things that come with it- a more relaxed lifestyle in regards to general attire and an excuse to wear only the most cozy and comfortable footwear for the time being.

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SPORTS SPORTS&& FITNESS FITNESS

MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES HAVE OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR 2021 MOLLY PRIOR The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost everything, with sports and entertainment being some of the industries that have been hit particularly hard. Sports games used to be a big cause for crowds. For years, fans would come to cheer on their favorite teams with their friends and make a night out of it. Now, audiences are wondering what will happen in the next few months, and into 2021 for favorite American pastime games such as football and baseball. For the Massachusetts Pirates, Worcester’s very own indoor league football team, this means moving forward and focusing on their future performance.

Over the summer and quarantine period, they strived to remain active in the local community. Some of the players were assisting in running safe, socially distanced football camps for children. They also volunteered at UMASS hospital in Marlborough to provide donations to frontline workers when the pandemic was at a peak in Massachusetts. They have recently signed players, and have now switched leagues to become part of the Indoor Football League. Though the team does not officially come back together for practice until February, 2021, the president and general manager of the team, Jawad Yatim, is confident that the Pirates will be back and better than ever.

“Having to cancel the 2020 season was definitely a huge disappointment since we had already made so much great progress,” Yatim said. “But we are focusing on moving forward and being the best that we can be for next years’ season.”

Yatim also talked about the team’s recent move to the Indoor Football League. Since their previous three-year league deal with the National Arena League had expired, the team was on the lookout for a new sponsorship deal and the Pirates then became the first East Coast-based team to join the league. He spoke about how fans will have a lot to look forward to in the 2021 season with this new deal.

“We feel that moving to the Indoor Football League will be the best opportunity for the team to thrive,” Yatim explained. “The market is overall stronger there and we have new and exciting deals coming, such as a new merchandise online pro shop and new teams that will be playing next season.”

In preparation for the 2021 season, which begins officially in March, the team has resigned many players and obtained new players. Two of the re-signed players include the two quarterbacks; Sean Brackett, who played college football for Columbia University, and Alejandro Benninfield. Both Brackett and Benningfield have a history with the Pirates, being part of their first season in 2018. Yatim talked about his excitement for having the two on the team, and has high hopes for what they will bring to the playing field.

“I have so much respect for Sean [Brackett],” Yatim said. “He is an extremely hard worker and great leader for the team.”

Though quarterbacks are generally known as the glue holding the team together, all of the different players and parts of the team appear to be crucial to success. Other members of the team that have been re-signed include three defensive linemen; J.D. Griggs, R.J. Roberts and Youhanna Ghafain. Additionally, one of the coaches, Jerry Snay has also been re-signed for this season.

Season tickets and individual game tickets for the Pirates 2021 season are on sale now.

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FALL AND WINTER AYURVEDIC EATING JENNIFER RUSSO I may have mentioned ayurvedic eating lifestyle before, but it’s even more important to consider in the fall and winter months so let’s touch base on this from a seasonal perspective. As a reminder, Ayurveda originated in India thousands of years ago and is a holistic health practice that is based on the belief that you must balance mind, spirit and body to be well. It is understanding your body’s energy and doing things to promote wellness specific to this to cultivate good health.

It is widely believed by those who practice this lifestyle, that seasonal change is one factor that can impact this balance. Now, whether or not you believe in any form of alternative medicine, you might notice that people do tend to get sick more often in the colder and darker months, in both their physical and mental health. A lot of this is due to the sudden dry air, the lack of sun and vitamin D and simply being colder.

All of this leads to our bodies stiffening, especially in our joints. It leads to our skin experiencing dryness, and our sinuses to throw up welcome signs for bacteria and viruses.

Winter, or what the Indian culture calls the “vata” (wind), season, begins in November and ends in February. A major factor of this eating lifestyle is to eat seasonally.

It is believed that nature provides us everything we need in the areas we live in with specific harvests throughout the year to help prevent and alleviate illness.

The foods that we harvest in the fall here in New England include squashes and root vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and beets. These foods naturally include more nutrients and fiber, antioxidants and certain vitamins that can help us remain healthy during the colder months. It is also important to eat more protein at this time of year, whether that be from meat and fish or things like seeds, nuts, eggs, or protein powders. This will aid our bones and skin in repairing themselves more effectively.

It is also thought that eating denser fruits such as avocados, bananas, apples and pears are helpful in this transition time, and all of these are easy to find through November. Kicking up our intake of grains like rice, oats and wheat also will give us the fiber we need to better digest our food, giving us more energy overall, and introducing more warm spices like cinnamon, ginger and clove can help boost our immunity.

Whether you do a little research and go all in with this eating practice or just want to give it a try by having a nice cup of chai tea and some oatmeal with brown sugar and pumpkin spice a few times this week, it can certainly be a tasty experiment.

May you be well. Namaste.

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