Archive for December 2019
O starchitect house blues! – by David Brussat
By David Brussat, Architecture Here and There Photo, top: Conn. house by Rafael Viñoly costing $25 million on market now at $9.75 million. (Sotheby) A Bloomberg article, “Having a Home by a Star Architect Is Amazing – Until You Try to Sell It,” by James Tarmy, raised the hair on the back of my neck.…
Read MoreRI Health Dept. Urges Flu Shots for People Not Yet Vaccinated
With states in New England and across the country seeing elevated levels of flu activity over the last several weeks, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders who have not yet been vaccinated that flu shots are your best protection against the flu. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and more than a dozen…
Read MoreA Lively Experiment with Jim Hummel, Dec. 21, 2019
This week’s Lively Experiment features, with Jim Hummel, Executive Director of The Hummel Report, Moderator: Panel Jim Hummel (Moderator) , Exec. Director, The Hummel Report Ian Donnis, Political Reporter, The Public’s Radio Wendy Schiller, Political Science Professor, Brown University Maureen Moakley, Political Science Professor, University of Rhode Island Dave Layman, Corporate Communications Consultant Topics (please note subjects may change) The State budget Veterans…
Read MoreGet Your Holiday(s) On! 2 Events TODAY. Polar Express & Doris Duke
#1 – The Polar Express in East Greenwich Gather the little ones for an event that needs little preparation, driving, and investment – and will reap rewards and memories for a lifetime. Attend the magical holiday matinee screening of The Polar Express at the Greenwich Odeum, 59 Maim Street in East Greenwich. TODAY – Saturday,…
Read MoreTime to think – Spring?
Yes! Actually, if you didn’t plant your early spring bulbs already, it maybe be too late for expecting those yellow daffodils and crocuses. But it’s not too late to participate in the annual URI Master Gardener Free Seed Program in coordination with Ocean State Job Lot. Burpee® seed packets are available for the cost of…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Friday 12/20/19:
By Jack Donnelly High pressure settles overhead, which will help to calm things down quite a bit, as the steep pressure gradient will be neutralized. We’ll still be on the cool side, but wind chills will not be an issue today. Morning lows in the teens again followed by afternoon highs around the freezing mark…
Read MoreGriefSpeak – “Larry’s Lament” by Dr. Mari Dias
The story of an unsuccessful suicide attempt By Dr. Mari Dias Larry was tired. Tired of living. He was 55 years old, and his successful 33-year-old business was going downhill, there were problems at home and alcohol wasn’t the solution anymore. But Larry had a plan – a plan to end his life. He researched…
Read MoreThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…This week in Rhode Island
The Good Christmas! It’s five days away. With one week’s less build up from Thanksgiving, and one week less to shop, most people seem ready – more than ready – for a little down time, family closeness and fun, some home cooking, and let’s not forget the ‘reason for the season’. Hanukkah will usher in…
Read MoreReimagining Providence Public Schools – 45 member Design Team Chosen
Providence has been moving towards the appointment of a Design Team and has now announced its 45 members chosen for the task. A new website – www.4PVDKids has been established. Their goals included engaging with parents, educators, students, community members and experts to develop a vision for the future of Providence schools. A 100-day process,…
Read MoreSee the Seals in Wickford
The seals are here once again in North Kingstown and Fish’n Tales Adventures is excited to offer tours to see them on their 50’ boat, “Northeastern”. Harbor seals are regular winter visitors here in Rhode Island and can often be seen ‘hauled-out’ on large rocks throughout Narragansett Bay and especially right here in North Kingstown.…
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