Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
GriefSPEAK: Snowstorm Reveries – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD – contributing writer on grief and grieving “Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower, we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. (William Wordsworth, Splendor in the Grass, from his poem “Ode: Intimations of Immortality from “Recollections…
Read MoreSanta Flies In to Deliver Cheer to Children at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
As we greet this day, this Christmas day, with all its hopes, memories and prayers for the future – we remember those who spend time doing for others, and those in need of a well-timed Ho-Ho-Ho, a smile, a gift, some hope. Santa hopped in his chopper for a special trip, bringing lots of holiday…
Read MoreWe Cook! A Contemporary Feast of the 7 Fishes App: Smoked Salmon Flatbread with Arugula – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef ACTIVE TIME – 15 TOTAL TIME – 30 QUICK TIPS – I’ve included a recipe for the flatbread dough (which obviously increases the total time here) because, as doughs go, pizza and flatbread dough is easy to make AND if you want to make this gluten free, making your own…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: My Christmas in Abruzzo from Afar – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer The scent of roasted chestnuts fills the air, mingling with the crispness of winter and the laughter that echoes through the ancient streets of home. Friends: The faint aroma of baccalà simmering on the stove wraps around me as I dial into the video call. On screen, my sister…
Read MoreCooling Heated Political Banter at the Christmas Dinner – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over the years, nearly everyone has encountered an iconic archetype at holiday gatherings: “Uncle Bob.†At Christmas dinner, Bob predictably launches into uncomfortable political arguments. Other family members scramble to avoid his decisive political chatter—some using humor, others retreating to watch football games on the tube or…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: La Vigilia, Anchored in Tradition – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Dias, EdD, NCC, FT, contributing writer There is a quiet stability in tradition. When the world feels overwhelming, I find comfort in customs passed down through generations—rituals that remind me that not everything changes. That some things remain steady, dependable, and familiar. In my home, La Vigilia—the Feast of the Seven Fishes—is sacred.…
Read MoreRhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Presents U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots with Toys and $3,000
Photo, (l. to r.) Corporal Mitchell Barstow, US Marine Corp and Sergeant Dylan Desousa, US Marine Corp Lawrence Reid, President of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, the state’s prestigious organization that “exists to honor and recognize, and to extol and publicize the achievements of those Rhode Island men and women who have made…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Rethink Office Gift-Giving: Mary T. O’Sullivan
Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer, business and leadership “While offering gifts to people at work may seem like a simple and kind gesture, it has the potential to raise issues of favoritism, conflicts of interest, and even harassment or violations of employment, tax, or ethics laws.” – The Prinz Law Firm Every December, as workplaces…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Looff Carousel 2025 Ornament Available at Slater Park Carousel and Camera Werks
Friends of the Looff Carousel Unveils 2025 holiday ornament During Winter Wonderland at Slater Memorial Park The Friends of the Looff Carousel at Slater Park is unveiling its new holiday ornament for 2025! This Barlow designed, porcelain ornament features the camel, one of the hand carved animal figures that comprise the historic Looff Carousel. While…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Warwick Winterfest – Opening of Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza
The City of Warwick’s annual Winterfest had a soft opening last night and will have a debut of the new development next to its City Hall. With the named – Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza – in place, the transformed public space was on display as the new public skating rink had its “soft…
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