Archive for March 2020
The Gig Economy was great – until it wasn’t. “Let’s not leave our most vulnerable entrepreneurs behind.”
This is reprinted from Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy. it is an open letter to congress about the needs of sole proprietors, consultants, the self–employed, GIG workers – the 57 million Americans who are a business of one – and 80% of them are women. As Congress considers assistance for businesses, and individuals impacted by…
Read MoreAddressing the “elephant in the room”
We live in a society that actually promotes loneliness and isolation. That seems like an oxymoron because we are all so busy going places and being involved in activities, but that does not mean we are connected on a deep level. Now with the coronavirus pandemic, all of this has been accentuated and accelerated. For…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun – March 21 & 22, 2020
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday, 3/21/20 High pressure nudges in from the west and tries to clear away the cloudiness with limited early success. We’re lookin’ good for later in the day with normal afternoon highs in the low 50’s up from higher than normal morning lows in the low 40’s. We’ll get a bit…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update in RI – 3-21-20
National & International: 3rd straight day of no new cases in Wuhan Texas allowing alcohol delivery with take-out foods by restaurants Nevada – all non-essential businesses asked to close Florida closes gyms, restaurants Walmart to give bonuses to employees April 2nd – $150 part time workers/ $300 full time National sports groups call for postponement…
Read MoreCoronavirus Resource Guide from RI Governor’s Commission on Disability
The Rhode Island Governor’s Commission on Disabilities (RIGCD) has created the attached resource guide to assist our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Contained is information about accessing community resources, including those available for families with children, small business owners and employees, and individuals that fall within a high risk population. We will share an updated…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – RI – March 20, 2020
INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL California is under statewide “shelter in place” order Liquor Stores have been closed in Pennsylvania Vegas Air Control Tower closed Amazon warehouse employees in NYC & Seattle test positive Tiffany & Co. closes Playboy has ended its print publication permanently – will continue digital JC Penney closes all stores Over 2000 more…
Read MoreTom Brady has left the building! Where do we go from here?
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The news hit the fans of the New England Patriots like a ton of bricks – Tom Brady is leaving! Since the end of the season died in January at the hands of the Tennessee Titans, the Brady watch had begun. Speculation of “will he stay, or will he go” was…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Friday 3/20/20:
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Finishing this forecast up a minute or two ahead of the Vernal Equinox, where the Sun’s direct rays fall on Earth’s equator. This year it occurs at 11:50pm EDT. Given this fact, Friday will have something of a Spring feel, higher than normal temperatures with morning lows in the low 40’s…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Coronavirus and the Grievers
By Mari Dias A new client, Sharon came into my office yesterday. When she checked off “always” for “lonely” on the intake assessment, I noted this and brought it up later in the session. “What does lonely feel like for you? What emotions do you associate with loneliness?” “Sad,” she replied. “Sad and lonely because…
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad & The Ugly in RI – March 20, 2020
by Nancy Thomas, opinion THE GOOD Americans helping Americans From small acts of kindness to true acts of sacrifice. Fitness centers who are putting short daily workouts on Facebook Live. Neighbors and family members checking in on sheltering 60+-year-olds to see if they need anything. The 1,746 retired and private sector healthcare workers who responded…
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