The Very Charming Ms Senior America Beauty Pageant

Photographer Brian Finke’s series focused on the fabulous contestants of the Ms Senior America beauty pageant doesn’t only celebrate the older women, it also challenges traditional (read: boring) notions of beauty and aging. With staged and candid photographs, the subjects (aged 60 to 90 years old) are captured in various moments—from all the glitz and glam to the quiet, vulnerable moments. Each image, however, is …

Reactions to the iPhone Release 10 Years Ago

Somehow the 10th anniversary of the iPhone has crept up on us. There’s perhaps no better way to celebrate its tech longevity thus far than by looking back at some of the initial reviews that greeted its debut. From complaints that there was no “real” buttons, memory card slot or stylus to a belief that Nokia would attack with something far superior, many critics thought …

Dry January Drinking Options

One of the most daunting elements of a dry January happens to be finding options beyond non-alcoholic beer or tonic and bitters when one chooses to go and about with others who are not participating. While not a new article, Buzzfeed provided a substantial list of creative alternatives last year. It touches upon flavors for every palate and it’s sure to come in handy. Most …