More retirees choose to un-retire, and re-enter the workforce – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Retirees are rethinking their decision to leave their jobs to travel, to pursue leisure activities and hobbies, and to spend time with their family and friends. After the surge of retirements in the early months of the pandemic in late spring 2022, retirees are now returning to…

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Delegation. At work, at home. It’s not a bad word – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Sometimes you just have to be willing to delegate and not feel like you’re the only one with the answer”. – Ronald D. Moore This summer has been quite a learning experience when it comes to delegation. Having an elderly, incontinent parent and a post-surgical husband under the same roof…

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RI Weather for August 29, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure remains in control, still a touch muggy, but more sun than clouds with near zero chance of rain. Morning lows in the mid 60’s rise to the low 80’s with a southerly breeze. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled…

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Tina G. Pedersen: “Don’t just sit there, make a difference”

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Tina went from a 4X cancer, 4X stroke, 2X heart attack survivor who suffered a spinal stroke and became paralyzed to the first person of disability crowned a National title holder in a main stream competition. Tina was just crowned USA National SLICC Ambassador (Success through Leadership Integrity Character and Confidence) Tina says, “I am…

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The Deer in the Swimming Pool – short story by Michael Fine

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By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2022 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. There were hawks…

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RI Weather for Sunday, August 28, 2022 – John Donnelly

A map showing the weather in massachusetts.

by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure takes a more dominant position, drying the air out further, so a very nice real-feel. Mostly clear with some decorative fair weather cumulus clouds in the afternoon and a southeasterly breeze gusting to 25 mph.Morning lows in the low to mid 60’s rise to around 80 in the afternoon.…

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In the Arena: Matt Brown, candidate for Governor

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Joe Paolino, Jr. talks with Matt Brown, candidate for Governor from the Democratic party. Brown, who is running with Cynthia Mendes (for Lt. Gov.) reviews corruption in office, and what he sees as the future for Rhode Island. They talk about Tidewater, transparency, his agenda as Governor, and other issues of importance to Rhode Islanders.…

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In the news… local, national updates

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A free backpack giveaway will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, from noon to 4 p.m., at 574 Main St. in Pawtucket Life expectancy in RI fell from 79.5 in 2019 to 78.2 in 2020. All states in the US had a fall in life expectancy All five gubernatorial candidates will…

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