Friday Outdoors – 4-15-2022 – Jeff Gross

A dog sits on the bow of a canoe.

by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photos: Tom Joyal Just like a scene from Normandy, June 6th, 1944. In the early dawn canoes, kayaks, and jon boats positioned themselves on the RI waterways just like the landing craft in 1944. The waters were calm and tranquil. At least for the moment. At 0600 hours likened H-hour…

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BA.2:  Deja Vue all over again?  Or time to pivot? – Michael Fine

Colorful tulips on a wooden background.

BA.2:  Deja Vue All Over Again?  Or Time to Pivot? By Michael Fine, contributing writer Editor’s Note: We are about to enter one of those times – to gather with family and friends – and recognize holidays. Easter, Passover, Ramaden. Church gatherings, family dinners, young children all together with older family members. This information is…

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GriefSPEAK: What do Easter and Grief have in common? – Mari Nardolillo Dias

A gift basket with a teddy bear in it.

By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer According to Fr. Michael Rennier, “On a day like Easter, the world is brimming over with new life. Megan Devine adds: “The language of death and resurrection is going to find its way to your ears. Despite your religious beliefs, everyone knows the story of Easter. Jesus is crucified…

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Your RI Weather Today, April 15, 2022 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather for friday in massachusetts.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in behind the cold front, so lots of sun, clear skies, and decent warmth through the day. Morning lows around 50 warming to the upper 60’s in the afternoon with a south-southwesterly breeze. ____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and…

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Your RI Weather Today, April 14, 2022 – John Donnelly

Thursday weather map.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front approaches from the west, generating some light showers, but not until after midnight. We should have a fairly decent day ahead of us with afternoon highs in the upper 60’s from morning lows in the low 50’s with a light southerly breeze. ____ John Donnelly was born in…

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RI Veterans: Did you know? 14 April 22 – John A. Cianci

A camouflage uniform with an american flag on it.

by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Spouse and Dependent Child or Parent Could Be Entitled to Thousands of Dollars of Veteran’s Claim Pending Prior to Death We start off with a question from one of our readers. Q – My husband passed away prior to a final decision…

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Modernist Architecture is GMO Architecture – David Brussat

A field of wheat.

by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There – contributing writer It occurs to me that in my longstanding effort to demonize modern architecture that I could stand to remind readers that it qualifies as the architectural equivalent of genetically modified organisms – GMO architecture. I wrote of the term several years ago after appearing on…

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Pan Roasted Codfish with Broccoli Almond Pesto – Anthony Salemme

A plate with broccoli, rice and a pastry.

By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 (download and print recipe, bottom of page) This being the last week of Lent here is one more fish recipe. 1 ½ pounds Codfish loin, salt and pepper Broccoli Pesto 1 pound broccoli florets, cooked 4 ounces spinach 2 ounces slivered almonds toasted in 1 Tablespoon butter 2…

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