April 4-10, 2005

ARIES (March 20-April 18) Early this week, private workplace discussions and social criticism may be bothersome: watch for friends and colleagues to challenge your personal style or ask probing questions. Fear of abandonment or self-doubt may be a driving force: after Tuesday, expect unusual comments from long-term friends and quickly changing opinions.

A layer of snow lies like a cover over the ground. Every branch of the trees is lined with snow and ice, and the brick house lay still, seemingly sleeping under the blanket of snow.

The only movement is from the angry Atlantic waves slamming into the rocks below.

Martin “Chef Joe” Geraghty has brought his talent in the kitchen and a taste of Ireland to Newport.

After growing up in a small town in Ireland, Joe decided to make cooking his career. He attended hotel and catering college there and crossed the pond to continue his career in New York City.

Who Knew that Picking the Perfect Wedding Cake May Involve Grateful Dead?

NEWPORT-RI- Mad Hatter Bakery owner and chef, Audra Lalli, once was requested to make a white, two- tier wedding cake in the shape of the Newport Pell Bridge. In order to complete this peculiar task, the bridge had to stand on top of two cakes, side-by side.

Mosaic’s Senior of the Week is Ben Proefrock

MOSAIC: Where are you from?

BEN: Augusta, Georgia.

MOSAIC: What is your major?

BEN: Liberal Arts.

MOSAIC: What is your favorite place in Newport?

BEN: Hazard Road because it’s a secluded place where one can think.