Posts Tagged ‘commentary’
It is what it is: Commentary on October 29th, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary, contributing writer THE PROGRESSIVE EXPERIMENT IT is so hard for me not to be snarky when I see stories like the one I literally JUST READ as I’m sitting down to write today. Front and center in my email… a big story about the insanity going on in Boston with the…
Read MoreIt is what it is – October 22, 2025. Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary CHAIN OF FOOLS People, I have seen, and I’m sure YOU have seen by now, snippets of the ridiculous protests that took place last weekend AND I’m sure it left many of you speechless. Some of the things people were doing, saying AND WEARING literally left shrinks from coast…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Commentary with Jen Brien, Oct. 15, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary WHY IS EVERYONE TRUSTING HAMAS? People… this pains me to say it… but, you’re being played. I know many people feel great right now because of what transpired in the Middle East, all the living Israeli hostages have been released, and TRUMP is getting the “GOOD JOB” high fives he…
Read MoreA Love Affair with Newport Creamery. The awful Awful Awful tragedy – Ed Iannuccilli
by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer I was reminded of my love affair—sorta—with The Newport Creamery when I read that the Garden City, Cranston, RI location was closing. One of my former destinations, gone. In my youth, it was a place to meet friends. It was a place where I had a plan. The plan was…
Read MoreIt is what it is: Commentary with Jen Brien, Oct. 8, 2025
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary 10 THINGS THAT DON’T SURPRISE ME (TODAY… WEDNESDAY OCT 8TH 2025) 10.) That the Democrat Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott is sparking outrage after spending $164,000 of taxpayer money on an ultra luxurious, beyond fully loaded personal JEEP SUV… then screaming people are asking questions… because… yep… they’re racist.…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Living Life Backwards – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, NCC, FT, contributing writer on grief and grieving “Ah, but I was so much older then. I’m younger than that now” (Bob Dylan, My Back Pages) I recently read a short story entitled “The Life of Chuck” by Stephen King. He begins Chuck’s story at the end of his life,…
Read MoreIt is what it is. October 1, 2025. “Let’s Talk”! – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary Let’s discuss! Leave your comments, below… ___ P.S. Join us this week on my podcast “SPLITTIN THE ATOM”- Don’t miss it folks! EYE OPENING STUFF Go to: oceanstatecurrent.com – 3pm THURSDAYS! ___ Jen Brien has over 20 years of radio broadcast experience having hosted shows on WPRO…
Read MoreIt is what it is – September 24, 2025 – Commentary with Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary I DON’T LIKE WHAT I SEE It’s been 2 weeks since Charlie Kirk was murdered and I’m still reeling. I’m still so grieved that a man of faith who had the courage to stand up boldly and express himself (like him or not) was gunned down for his…
Read MoreAmerica Needs a New Generation of Joiners – Vincent Marzullo
Commentary, Vin Marzullo America is fraying at the edges. Neighbors feel more isolated, politics grows more toxic, and the trust that once held our communities together is eroding. The causes are many—technology, polarization, declining institutions—but the effect is clear: we no longer join. For generations, Americans were joiners. We found meaning in PTAs, bowling leagues,…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week’s news – Sept. 13, 2025
Busy news week, as usual – here’s a roundup of news items of interest in the greater Rhode Island area, nationally and internationally – and passings of note. Search for more info on any of these or let us know if you would like more information. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY People in 4 states –…
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