Well rested but still a bit tipsy on cheap Ohio wine, Whim contributor Rick Pecoraro returns from the holidays with some picks for the new year. He touches on an excellent board games, trendy physics and personal property law.

As the temperature drops Whim contributor Rick Pecoraro seeks out those cultural nuggets on the rise. On tap this week: a beloved television character makes a return, complicated energy drinks, codes and more!

Whim contributor Rick Pecoraro, fresh off a turkey-bender, returns with a few more suggestions to help you pick the best wizard-based entertainments, video/food pairings and enjoyable drink.

Whim contributor Rick Pecoraro returns this week with recommendations geared toward helping you get the most out of the impending holiday weekend.

Today we present Rick’s Picks, in which Whim contributor Rick Pecoraro reports on the week’s cultural touchstones so that you may live a richer life.