Posts Tagged ‘commentary’
It 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 –…
Read MoreIn the News… Quick Recap of the Week’s News, September 6, 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 CVS won’t do COVID…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Commentary for September 3, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary “WE MUST SAVE THE CHILDREN” Screams of “SAVE THE CHILDREN FROM THE GUNS”… is followed by: ABORT THEM MUTILATE THEM SEXUALIZE THEM MEDICATE THEM INDOCTRINATE THEM MASK THEM LOSE THEM 👇 (OVER 300,000 UNACCOMPANIED ILLEGAL MINORS WERE UNACCOUNTED FOR AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY IN 2023 PER THE…
Read MoreBrown U. Pres. Paxson Letter. 262nd Convocation TODAY: “Build an even greater sense of community”
Open letter to Brown University community from President, Christina Paxson: I hope you had a wonderful summer. It is a joy to welcome returning members of our community back “home” to Brown, and to warmly greet those who are new to College Hill. This week, I have loved watching the campus come alive again as…
Read MoreIt is what it is – for August 27, 2025 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, contributing writer, commentary REASONS I’D BLOW PAST EARTH IF I WERE AN ALIEN: 10.) The Kardashians 9.) Singing Democrats 8.) Drag Queen story hour 7.) Square Dancing 6.) XANADU (1980 film) 5.) MSNBC 4.) “LOVE AFTER LOCK UP” 3.) THE “VIEW” ladies 2.) Lil Nas X 1.) “FURRIES” (GROWN ADULTS IDENTIFYING AS…
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