Archive for September 2020
RI Weather Today – Sun, Sept. 13, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure well east with a frontal system approaching the northeastern US will funnel breezes from the southeast and increasing our humidity, but nothing oppressive. We’ll still see afternoon highs in the low 70’s from a low in the mid 50’s. Some more cloud cover expected with the moisture being fed…
Read MoreDiscover Beautiful Rhode Island – Jason Michalski
by Jason Michalski “Safety is a fence, and fences are for sheep. I would rather die at twenty-two, knowing the truth, than live in a cage of lies for a hundred years…” Karen Mari Moning _______________ Jason is a US Marine veteran, portrait and landscape photographer, and visual artist. Follow Jason on Instagram to see…
Read MoreVeteran’s mural sparks educable moments at URI. Or not…
by Nancy Thomas “We find that it is not a new scene which is needed, but a new viewpoint.” – Normal Rockwell Racial equity issues have us looking at everything with fresh eyes. We look at the words we use, the colloquial phrases that are part of some of our languages, perhaps ingrained over generations.…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, Sept. 12, 13, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/12/20: High pressure to the northeast wlll keep dry air and easterly breezes in place through the day with a coolish feel to the air given the low dew points. Afternoon high around 70 from a morning low in the mid 50’s. We may get some scattered low cloud cover…
Read More5 Restaurants & Falvey Insurance Remember First Responders
Frontline Foods RI, on behalf of World Central Kitchen, delivered over 360 meals to first responders, at 34 stations in Rhode Island. This effort was in observance of the 19th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which is now a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day, founded by 9/11 families and…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Sept. 12, 2020
Photo: St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket (Diocese of Providence photo) NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 9,864 people tested positive for in England between 27 August and 2 September, which is an increase of 43% on the previous week. Amazon set to hire 33,000 workers Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since…
Read MoreAudrain Auto Museum’s Cars & Coffee at Fort Adams, Sunday
This Sunday, September 13th, join car enthusiasts from 8am to 10am at Fort Adams in Newport for their Cars & Coffee event. All cars must pre-register, so do that NOW. You’ll also get added to their mailing list for future events. Due to the pandemic the event will be a little different from years past.…
Read More“Dear Dee…” – Boss trying to micromanage? How to stay calm during an argument.
by Donna Rustigian Mac, “Dear Dee…” Advice Columnist Boss trying to micromanage? How to stay calm during an argument. Here’s your communication and relationship advice for the week! Dear Dee – Episode 15 Well hello—it’s Dee…with your communication advice for the week…so you can speak your truth, be clear, forthright and influential. Let’s create healthy…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Life of (Sighs)*
By: Dr. Mari Dias “A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know. “(Diane Arbus) My clients if prone to writing, often use journaling as therapeutic homework, either for their own personal growth and/or to share their story with me. Below is a journal entry written by…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Sept. 11, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Overnight rains end early with clearing taking place through the morning and afternoon as high pressure builds in. Dew points will be dropping, so no more “air you can wear” to deal with. Temps will be steady from the morning through the afternoon, hovering around the mid to upper 60’s, dropping…
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