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Cool Chicks Love Hot Broth in Dry January
If you're mid-way through the Dry January trip and looking for new ways to keep the alcohol-free month flavorful, here's an old idea cool chicks LOVE. By adding a bouillon cube to hot water, a sip-session is transformed into something soul satisfyingly delish. Each...
Giving Dry January a Shot?
"Mock~Loma" may not have the warmth of a Paloma but it does deliver a splash of vitamin C and a little sparkle for those of us who are giving Dry-January a shot. The mix is simple to make and almost as charming as an old Pal. MOCK~LOMA Rim your favorite glass with...
Skating is Outdoor Family FUN at Lynnfield’s MarketStreet Rink!
The holiday glitter has settled and we've shoveled out from the season's first snow. Now, there's time to bundle up, get some fresh air and enjoy one of the most beloved winter sports ~ ICE SKATING! MarketStreet Lynnfield offers more than a cool shopping experience....
Great News~ CDC Updates Covid Testing : Availability and Reimbursements Will Offer Relief
Vaxed, boosted, or conscientiously objecting, it seems inevitable we're all going to need a Covid -19 PCR Test in the near future. The White House Covid-19 Response Team lead by Jeff Zients, Rochelle Walensky, MD,MPH and Anthony Fauci, MD, said yesterday they're doing...
Anderson Cooper revisits “Vanderbilt :The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty” with Katherine Howe
Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe is an amalgam of ambitions and entrepreneurship. The authors thread individual intentions with industrial expansion into a fascinating tapestry of a historic family's timeline....
“The Crow and the Songbird Band” by M. E. Greenleaf Sprouted from a Loving Tradition
It's not everyday a gal spreads her wings, flies from the comfort of her nest and sets her vectors for a new adventure, but when she does the Sisterhood celebrates the effort and the accomplishment. Dr. Emily Smith, DNP, realized a dream today. Not only is she a...
Newport’s Mansions Are Sparkling and Ready to Share Some Christmas Magic !
Are you ready to get your sparkle on? Beginning November 20th through early January, you're invited to celebrate the holidays in Newport. The seaport known for dramatic shore-scapes, a splashy social-scene and legendary wealth is ready to open it's Manor-sized doors...
Brenda Kingery’s Vision of the World Honors Chickasaw Spirit at the Cahoon Museum
On the first of November, the White House declared this month to be National Native American Heritage Month. The President said "It's a time to celebrate the countless contributions of Native Peoples past and present and honor the influences they have had on the...
Nothing Says Halloween Like a Broom Ride Through Salem!
Salem is known for many things. It was a safe harbor for Puritans, a hub for East India Trading, and of course the incubator for many of Nathanial Hawthorne's literary classics. But today, Salem's magnet for tourists is all about the Halloween spirit. 'She' hopped on...
The Word is ~Fluffernutter
This week the Merriam-Webster Dictionary recognized 'Fluffernutter' as a noun. No longer reserved for the wicked refined palate of New Englanders, Fluffernutter has moved from being an obscure cult-classic to a staple in the lexicon of American connoisseurs. The...
Boost~her News with a Surprise from the White House
Making a long story super short, this morning the CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky,MD said 64 million people in the US remain unvaccinated. Of those who have been vaxed to the max, it's time to get a boost: if you had the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine more than...
Katie Couric, Why Are You “Going There”?
I hadn't noticed until this morning, the picture I keep beside my keyboard of Katie Couric has lost it's luster. Full disclosure I've been a fan-girl of Kaite's for-eva! When I started my internship at CBS's Boston affiliate, WBZ-TV, Katie Couric was anchoring the...
Indigenous People and ‘The Garden for Boston’ at the Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts revisited the metaphor "Life begins in the Garden" at it's Huntington Avenue entrance. The Cultural Hub, recognized by it's focal point monument, 'Appeal to the Great Spirit', is an ideal setting to seed conversations about the history of...
Lizzie Borden is Back. Clutch Your Pearls Girls!
Clara Robertson is a steward of Lizzie Borden's mysterious legacy. Robertson's book, 'The Trial of Lizzie Borden' offers amateur-sleuth'ers a graphic look at the Borden murder scene, criminal investigations and court proceedings. Beyond those details, Robertson's law...
Pulitzer Prize Winner, Stacy Schiff Riffs On “The Witches of 1692”
Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff approaches the history of the Salem Witches from a unique vector. She likens the pubescents who crafted 'witch-mania' to modern day pop-stars. Irrespective of the century, the cohort thrives on attention. In a fun and fabulous phone...
Catch “The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming” at the Peabody Essex Museum
As summer-lights dim and brimstone colors of autumn crunch under our feet the mind's eye often conquers up dark shadows of women on broomsticks cackling in air stirred by legends of the Salem Witch Trials. Folklore of the Colonial Village can be fun, however, it's...
A ‘Peachy Beachy’ Cocktail on the Rocks
Packing up your beach bag for the weekend and wondering what to toss into your Yeti? A 'Peachy Beachy' is wicked easy to whip up, takes advantage of the most luscious fruit of the season and is totally DELISH, aka ~ total score! The 'Peachy Beachy' is a quick mix of...
Dinah Manoff’s “The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold” is More Than Glitter ~ it’s Psychological GOLD
Dinah Manoff has written a novel novel. At first blush the black lacquered book-cover with pops of hot-pink makes ya think 'The Real True Hollywood Secrets of Jackie Gold' will spill across the book's pages like chardonnay on a summer day. It certainly can read like a...
Billy Joel Hits A Fenway Park Grand Slam
Billy Joel rocked-out of his covid-induced performing-hiatus Wednesday night. Even before *'The Natural' talent stepped on stage his fans were in a fevered pitch. The venue was a classic match-up of greats. The "Green Monster' of Fenway Park framed the 'New York...
“Leader of the Band”; Pat DeRosa’s Touching Life Story
If your heart has felt the soft-rock lyrics of Dan Fogelberg's song "Leader of the Band" you have a sense for Patricia DeRosa Padden's commitment to honoring her 99 year old dad's legacy. To hear her sing his praises is to listen to a love story. Her phrasing is...
The Doctor Was Right, ” You Put De Lime in De Coconut and Then You Feel Bedda…”
If you've ever heard Harry Nilsson sing the song that says "You put de lime in de coconut, you drink 'em bot' togedder. Put de lime in de coconut, then you feel better " you'll understand the classic lyrics even better after you pour yourself one of these creamy,...
Take a Giant Step Outside Your Mind with Ethan Murrow at the Cahoon Museum!
Inside a little Cape Cod art gallery is an extraordinary painting of an ordinary oak by Ethan Murrow, a mighty talented guy. The decaying tree and the imagined energy that surrounds it are a modern-day riff on Heraclitus' philosophy "All is flux. Nothing stays...
A Perfect Summer Romance, Hydrangeas & Pinot Grigio
Ahhhh hydrangea season, those big blue mop heads are a signature of long warn summer days. Without being fussy they brighten corners from city scopes to seashores. As buds go, they're as cool as a summer time romance can be. If they inspire you to sit and chill...
Wimbledon Finals, Two Hunks & a Frozè
Tradition is part of Wimbledon. There's simply no reason to change a good thing when the good things include strawberries, cream ~ and two gorgeous hunks! A traditional Breakfast at Wimbledon calls for a proper dish of ripe strawberries to be served with cream....
Tennis ~ It’s about the LOVE baby!
Ranked # 1 in the world, 25 year old Ashleigh Barty of Australia, a member of the Ngaragu people, won the Women's Finals at Wimbledon today. Her opponent was 29 year old Karolína Pliškosá of Czechoslovakia. The court-contest was a nail-biter. Both women relied on...
First Lady Jill Biden Let’s Fashion Make a Holiday Statement
Kicking off the holiday weekend in style, Jill Biden marked her first 4th of July as First Lady at Portland Head Light in Maine's historic Fort Williams Park. Rocking the look of an All-American girl, the 70 year old made a fitting fashion statement even before she...
Father’s Day Cocktails ~ the ‘Wicked Easy’ Way
'Wicked' is the way we live in Boston. It's more than a word, it's a state of mind. The Boston Red Sox are a wicked good major league baseball team ~ especially this year. Some summer nights in Boston can be wicked scorch~a's Even...
“In American Waters” is a Day Trip splashed by 200 Years of Salt Air.
By converting galleries into symbolic ports-of-call The Peabody Essex Museum has earned a reputation for expressing Maritime Culture in exotic waves of thought. Their latest exhibition, "In American Waters" surrounds visitors with art splashed with pride, profits and...
For Flag Day, A Red, White and Blue Berry Sparkler!
This little sparkler can brighten any day, but it's especially fun when you're honoring Flag Day. It doesn't really need a recipe. It's a splashy mix of iced sparkling water, garnished with red and blue berries. Of course, if you add your favorite white wine, even...
When Ina and Dorothy Have Troubles ~ They Melt Them Like Lemon Drops
In the 1939 movie classic The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy's Wildest Dreams took her 'Over The Rainbow' , "Where troubles melt like lemon drops". Could it be she was channeling her inner-Ina, and those Lemon Drops were actually ~ Martinis? You don't need to be facing a storm...
Is “Cruella” a Tech-NO-Color Outlier of Disney Fairytales, or the Future?
Cruella was released on Disney+, as well as in theaters, over Memorial Day weekend. The post-covid, Disney "Have it Your Way' premier-style may become a hybrid red-carpet trend especially for those who celebrate summer by catching the latest block-busters. It could...
JAWS returns….with a Deep Dive into Your Wildest Dreams.
What if we put JAWS, the summer movie of all summer movies, through our Wildest Dreams time-machine, and it reimagines the allegorical version of " The Old Man and the Sea" as a tale with a very different tail? How 'bout the shark doesn't devour the Martha's Vineyard...
“V” is for Vanilla, Vaccinations,and Victory over Covid!
Surviving Covid-19 has been one of our Wildest Dreams. The CDC recently relaxed regulations. And, because much of our population has acquired immunity~it's time we begin to relax too! This twisted mix of vanilla vodka, ginger-ale and sprite has the medicinal capacity...
“The Triumph of Nancy Reagan” by WaPo’s Karen Tumulty is a Chronicle of Contempt.
Simon & Schuster claims "The Triumph of Nancy Reagan" is the definitive biography of the former First Lady. The publisher says that because their editorial director, Priscilla Painton, recruited Washington Post political columnist, Karen Tumulty, to write this...
Are your Wildest Dreams Ready for a Raspy-Rita?
Raspy-Rita is the kind of cocktail that makes a girl comfortable committing to a liquid diet! There's something soul-satisfying when really ripe fruit crashes over Kosher crystals. In a way it's similar to the mystical nexus between the end of one season and the...
When it’s Mom~tini Time, It’s Best to be Shaken and Stirred!
Dear Moms, It's no secret James Bond said every woman's Wildest Dreams should leave her shaken AND stirred. Being covered in kisses, and sipping a martini, is a great way to start that dream. Trendsetters sweeten the magical mix with everything from chocolate to...
How The White House Rose Garden Grows
Every gardener knows, every garden grows, in it's own way, and the White House Rose Garden is no exception. The first installation of the White House Garden was a 1902 project of Edith Roosevelt. Converting stable areas into garden beds, the First Lady wanted the...
It’s Almost Mint Julep Time!
Whoa, are you mounting-up for the Kentucky Derby? Instagram super sensation, 'The_Chunky_Chef' is famous for sharing recipes worthy of the winner's circle. T_C_C says, as long as you're not riding in the 147th "Run for the Roses' she's happy to share THE most...
Cruising to Nantucket in Your Wildest Dreams This Weekend, Why Not Spring for this Daffy Drink?
AHOY Wildest Dreamers! Like Nantucket it's self, the secret to this sassy 5 star pick-me-up splashes over you when the salt hits the sparkling mist. Although this Ina Garten recipe for Limoncello Vodka Collins isn't as intensely colored as those famous Nantucket...
Carly Simon’s “Touched by the Sun” is More than a Quirky Love Letter to her Friend Jackie O
Written by Carly Simon, "Touched by the Sun" is a quirky mix of Manhattan faces and Martha's Vineyard places. As breezy as a one of her iconic songs, the 231 paged book is a rambling, ohhh sooo Bo-Ho peak at the gal-pal relationship Carly had with Jackie O and the...
A Tax Day Cocktail for your Wildest Dreams ~Uncle Sam’s Revenge
If your 'Wildest Dreams' could use a little splash to ease the pain of Tax Day, culinary goddess and TV pop-up chef, Parker Wallace, has a boozy suggestion ~ Uncle Sam's Revenge Her mix is super simple, delicious and bourbon-y smooth. There's no rule you have to...
Why Should We Care if “The Cat in the Hat” is a Rat in a Spat?
Even when it's silly, storytelling has always been a serious part of our cultural conversation. If you want to talk about; politics, pop culture or religion, storytellers give historical context to the times. In a way, their cliff notes are the vibe of their tribe....
If Your Wildest Dreams Take You to the Masters,,,Bring a Peach Bellini
If your Wildest Dreams take you to azalea covered Augusta,Georgia this weekend, the trip will be sweeter with something peachy. Georgia's known as the peach state, so it seems like a 'fair-way' to celebrate the Masters with a cocktail steeped in local tradition. Ina...
A Cottontail Martini~ Just in Time for Your Wildest Bunny Dreams
The Wildest Dreams of any Bunny who loves the flavors of vanilla and coconut can hop into this pineapple kissed Cottontail martini for a delightful surprise. It's easy to make. It's easy to shake; and is as smooth as an Easter bunny's tail. After that, all you need...
Words to Love By: Live Long and Prosper!
Sometimes the stars are in alignment. If you look around, you can spot signs when the universe is moving in that direction. The celebration of Passover began three days ago. In the Jewish tradition, Passover is a time to remember the stories of Exodus, when the angel...
It’s Cherry Blossom ~Cocktail Time
Steeped in history, surrounded by impressive architecture, Washington DC is a spectacular city to visit. It's especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Since Mother Nature holds all the cards, predicting when they'll be at their peak frilliness is a...
Nantucket is Almost, baaa~’ACK’!
Bill DeSousa is the Public Relations Director for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. He boasts of the entire area's charms in every season, however, as Spring approaches, Nantucket has little need for his professional services. ACK's Daffiness happily speaks...
Wildest Dreams, Cocktail~ing, Spring Chick Style!
Saturday, March 20th at 5:37 AM we celebrate the Vernal Equinox, AKA, the 1st day of SPRING! This calls for a cocktail! In: 1 DAY, with 2 MINUTES of your time, and 3 INGREDIENTS: The wildest Dreams of any Spring Chick can hatch: Mix, 6 ounces of Limoncello 12 ounces...
Scott Prior:” Illuminations” at the Cahoon Museum of American Art ~ Catch the Light While You Can
In the life of Scott Prior, light, has been a stream of consciousness. The Cahoon Museum of Art in Cotuit, Ma, organized 35 examples of how this contemporary artist has captured, and been captivated by, it's dynamic force of nature. Reflecting five decades of...
In Your Wildest Dreams ~Ya Gotta Go for the Greens!
This weekend, the Men's PGA Tour is monopolizing the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. But by St. Patty's Day, it's all ours to play. Till then, no special recipe is require for cocktail-ing. Pair your green schemes with a foursome of icy, cold, long...
Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks Are an Opus of Atmospheric Pressures!
Shipwrecks, by Alexis Rockman, is a color-coded thesis on the environment. Evocative of Herman Melville's, mythical novel, Moby Dick, these paintings rock between maritime latitudes and climate-change attitudes. Get your sea-legs on, this PEM exhibition, organized...
“When Harry Met ~ Oprah”
What happened to Oprah? We've known her as a reliable compass point of insight and compassion. But, Sunday night, during a vapid TV show on CBS, she abdicated that role and found a way to justify taking advantage of Prince Harry and his, Suit's star, wife, Meghan...
Let Your Wildest Dreams Lead to a Pot O’ Gold!
Sure now, Irish or not, this weekend is a fine time for your Wildest Dreams lead ya to a Pot O' Gold '. There's no need to be tellin' anyone where your imagination takes you ~ unless you care to! Finished with a twist, this glittery little cocktail has some tricks in...
Calling all Space Nerds, It’s “MARS-Tini” Time
If your wildest dreams include space travel, NASA's mission to Mars proves dreams really do come true. Last Thursday, an unmanned land-rover, "Perseverance" landed on the red planet to sample the atmosphere and search for signs of ancient microbial life. The space...
Thank You Gwyneth Paltrow
The trial of Harvey Weinstein was salacious, filled with Hollywood drama and included a surprise ending for the politically-connected, media-darling. A year ago today, he was convicted of sexual assault and rape. The once beyond reproachable, mega-mogal remains in...
Need a Lesson Plan? Art Teaches in Every Language
Art is the world's most universal teacher. Given time ~it reveals all truth. Sometimes it's lesson is carved into stone, Other times it's message whispers in a collage . It can be read like a newspaper, filled with wild headlines and the deeds of caped crusaders....
Weekends can get ‘Nippy’ in February : Stay Cozy!
Weary from the winter that drags on with ice, snow and no where to go? STP ~News has an old school suggestion to warm your nippy nights! Add a 'splash' of something decadent to your favorite coco-mix and you'll find yourself comforted from your cold nose to your cold...
Hey Serena Williams, You Can Net More than Money From Tennis.
Sunday, in the finals of the Australian Open, # 3 seed, 23 year old, Naomi Osaka beat # 22 seed, 25 year old, Jennifer Brady, in two sets. Gracious from 'first serve ' to 'game, set, match ' both competitors played like total pros. The 1st Grand slam, of the year,...
Sweet, Tart & a Little Bit Salty… The Barefoot Contessa’s Palomas are Liquid Valentines.
As Valentine weekends go, any mix of sweet, tart and something a little bit salty is a perfect recipe for the occasion. Ina Garten's Palomas translate the theme into a libation that also adds blush to your party plans She the People-News investigated the Barefoot...
Isabella Stewart Gardner & How Her Garden Grows
The long awaited re-opening of Boston's elegant Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is here. If you haven't been, it's bucket-list worthy! This 15th century styled Palace, Fenway Court, is an especially perfect place to court a Valentine, plan a Gal-entine rendezvous, or...
A Native American Love Story; by T.J. Young, aka Sgwaayaans
Storytelling has long been a way to chronicle history. For Native Americans, it remains a tradition that echos like a heartbeat. But, there are many ways to tell stories of Tribal folklore. T.J.Young, aka, Sgwaayaans, is a member of the Yaadaas Eagle Clan. He's drawn...
Feeling the Need to Howl? January’s ‘Full WOLF MOON’ is Tomorrow Night
Since 1582, the Gregorian calendar has chronicled the global standard for marking time. It's a mathematical modification of the Julian calendar's solar dating system. However, long before either calendar was adopted, Native American Peoples relied on their powers of...
Inaugural History Repeats Itself at the White House
On January 20th, 2021 the sun will rise in Washington D.C. at 7:23 AM. By the time the sun sets at 5:15 PM President Trump and his family will be in Mar-a-Lago, their Palm Beach, Florida home. After four years of serving the Nation, Donald Trump will be given little...
“Trump Your Life” and an ‘Interesting’ Conversation with Dr. Keith Ablow About ~YOU
Dr. Keith Ablow is a compass point on today's complicated American landscape. Known to many from appearances on television and radio as a charismatic psychiatrist with practical advice, his latest approach to coping with crisis is dispensed in literary form. "Trump...
Simon and Schuster, Josh Hawley, Howard Stern & selective Rights to Free Speech
Simon and Schuster is the third largest publishing company in America. It's owned by ViacomCBS, a mega-media corporation with a Liberal history. Simon and Schuster is also the company that cancelled the publication of Josh Hawley's book "The Tyranny of Big Tech". ...
Mike DelGuidice and Kevin James Reimagine Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa, AKA, Leonardo da Vinci's fantasy-girl, hangs out inside the world's largest museum. Tourists visiting the Louvre typically find her surrounded by admirers, safely encased behind climate controlled plexiglass. A trend-setter, Mona's been practicing...
Candlelight, Donuts Champagne ~New Year’s Eve,Isabella Stewart Gardener Style!
On New Year's Eve 1903, Isabella Stewart Gardener welcomed guests to her 15th-century-inspired Venetian styled palace for the first time. Roaming the breathtaking galleries of Fenway Court, friends sipped champagne and ate donuts while Boston's Symphony...
Godmothered: a Christmastime Fantasy with a Modern Twist.
Yes, Godmothered begins with "Once Upon a Time", and ends with "And They Lived Happily Ever After" ~ but it's not your typical fantasy. Godmothered shatters the old glass ceiling of fairytales with a new~fangled glass slipper! Updating the definition of "Happily Ever...
“She Said” Is a #MeToo Playbook for Pimping Woman in Politics
And now, it's Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying " I believe all women ~but not that woman". Earlier this week former aide to the Governor ,Lindsey Boylan alleged Cuomo sexually harassed her. On her Twitter account she wrote ' I'm angry to be put in this situation at all. That...
Kathie Lee Gifford : It’s Never Too Late
Soaring between heaven and earth Kathie Lee Gifford's latest book, 'It's Never Too Late' is inspirational, but you'll need a seat belt for this literary destination. Each of it's 208 pages are filled with Kathie Lee's dreams and heartbreaks. Because Gifford thanks God...
Tennis at the White House: How it Started and How it’s Going !
Familiar with the internet meme "How it Started and How it's Going,"? Tennis fans can play along by scoping-out Mrs.Trump's most recent contributions to the history of the White House. The multi-purpose-court more representative of street-life than an appropriate...
Everything Beautiful in it’s Time~ Jenna Bush Hager’s Thoughtfilled Love Letter
'Everything Beautiful in it's Time' is a snapshot of Jenna Bush Hager's all-American family. Written in her warm and breezy style the book is a perfect compliment to her on-air persona as co-host of Today with Hoda and Jenna. Whether she's stargazing in...
The Little Red Hen: What Kind of Party Animal are you?
As the Presidential recounts continue to dig-up voting 'irregularities" and law suits approach the bench, blue dogs still believe in Biden, while red elephants tout Trump. Sorting out who technically won the Presidential election will require complex legal...
“Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion” ~ See it and Be WOW’d !
"Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion" seamlessly weaves together a flow of gender, industrial and political consciousness into a show that's as elegant as it is emotionally and esthetically provocative. Now through March,14th 2021 The Peabody Essex Museum is...
The American Struggle : Jacob Lawrence
The American Struggle by Jacob Lawrence is a must see exhibit! Organized by the storied Peabody Essex Museum, it's razor-sharp lines simultaneously trace and foreshadow flash-points of American revolution. Articulating phases of national injustice Lawrences'...
‘Joy To the World’, ‘T’is the Spirit of the Season’ at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
'Joy To the World' 'T'is The Spirit of the Season'! The National Park Service with President Donald Trump and First Lady MelaniaTrump welcome everyone to experience the first-ever virtual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from the White House, President's...
Ann, the Other Romney ~ for President?
Members of the Romney family have been contributing to America's landscape since the 1950's. Without question they're successful in business but the All-American family's dynastic ambition is to make the White House their home. Unsuccessful so far, it seems obvious...
‘Our Shoes Our Selves’ 40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Paris of Shoes, by Bridget Moynahan & Amanda Benchley
'Our Shoes Our Selves' by Bridget Moynahan and Amanda Benchley skips the soulful relationship Cinderella had with her fairytale slippers and races instead to the transformative realities of our soles. Tackling the closeted psychology cobbled into footwear this study...
The Perpetual Social Influence of First Ladies
First Ladies have been social influencers long before there was a tech-y name for it. Often independent of their husbands, with and without the internet, their work advances American ideals and serves the Nation in perpetuity. John and Abigail Adams were the first...
Colin Jost’s “Very Punchable Face” Just Married Scar-Jo and That’s Not the Most Interesting Thing About Him.
***Four months after STP-New's review, Colin Jost's A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE wins an Audie Award.... coincidence? I don't think so! Congrats Colin Jost, this is your year! If you only know Colin Jost as the co-host of Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, or as...