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I’ve always thought of Pete as the quintessential East Village writer, but he’s decided to move to Park Slope. He can’t get any writing done because the neighborhood truants are always singing “We Are The World” or some rap song. Pete is also tired of the invading Yuppies and the drug dealers and all the NYU students.

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The reality is that many of the gifts opened this Christmas day will be forgotten pretty quickly.

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A heating pad is essential for someone who is suffering from any chronic illness that comes with chronic pain.

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Despite its reputation as “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holiday season can spark some not-so-merry emotions. 

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ARIES: Work. Let yourself relax for a change.

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Single shaming is when people ask questions or make comments that imply that they are sad for you or that you should be sad that you are single.

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The caroling of the past, also known as “wassailing,” was a series of happy songs, but their intent was not to spread Christmas cheer; it was to scare away ghosts.

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This Christmas might be rough, but next Christmas might be the best one yet. 

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TAURUS: Reciprocated love

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ARIES: Hectic