Archive for January 2022
Senate Aging Committee: Seniors urged to prepare for making financial decisions – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Scott (R-SC), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, urged seniors and people with disabilities to make a New Year’s resolution to prepare for anticipated financial decisions. The hearing highlighted the…
Read MoreUnited Way’s VITA program offers free Tax preparation to eligible Rhode Islanders
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program led by United Way, eligible taxpayers can have their federal and state income tax returns completed and filed for free. With the 2022 tax filing season having officially begun on January 24, United Way of Rhode Island wants to remind working Rhode Islanders they may be eligible to have…
Read MoreLiving in the light, without the lime – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photo, top: West Bay YMCA Run Club There is a certain vibe I get from a significant number of people I encounter these days. The feeling is the world changed – and not for the better. So many feel we live in troubled times with impending doom on the horizon.…
Read MoreWhat Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Corporate Leaders – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you.” – Jeff Bezos When I coach leaders, often they’re confused about what they are doing wrong and how to change direction and go the…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Jan. 31, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cold air settles in after whatever incoming solar radiation was rejected by the snow covered ground like soup with a hair in it in your favorite restaurant. Morning lows in the single digits followed by afternoon highs in the upper 20’s with a light southerly breeze under mostly clear skies, maybe…
Read MoreCatholic School Week – interest high into parochial schools
Catholic Schools Week starts today and runs, as scheduled now, until February 5. Given the weather situation, dates and times may change of already scheduled open houses and events, some of which are today. If you’ve wondered about a Catholic school education, this could be the time to take a look. With the pandemic, there…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews Gov. Dan McKee
Weekly, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews interesting people in Rhode Island. Here is his interview this week with Gov. Dan McKee, who will be running for re-election. They talk about issues in Rhode Island, COVID, Dr Scott’s leaving, the new interim director, Dr. McDonald, and the restructure of the department. They also talk about the proposed…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Rodeo needs a home
Howdy, I’m Rodeo! My friends tell me I look a whole lot like “Willow”, the new White House cat – what do you think? I am about 2 to 3 years old and I was left behind when my folks moved out, which wasn’t very nice. When I was neutered, I was tested for FIV…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Jan. 30, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A clear and calm day to regroup and clean up, watch the plows navigate the speed bumps, let the chips fall where they may. Morning and evening lows in the single digits bookending an afternoon high in the low 20’s under clear skies and a much less taxing westerly breeze less…
Read MoreThe Owl – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © Michael Fine 2021 A man got up. “See-ya Thursday,” he mumbled, his eyes half closed from a night of drinking, his speech slurred. He stumbled, almost knocking over his chair. and staggered out the door. There was a blast of cold wind. An old man was left alone in the tavern,…
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