Give a book for a gift – Ed Iannuccilli

January 2, 2025 |
A book is open on top of some books.

by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer This year, for Christmas, we gave the gift of books to our grandchildren. This was a far cry from the usual gift card, which we considered less thoughtful because it lacked a personal touch. Gift cards felt too easy an out. Diane and I believed that giving something personal that…

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A Drive by the Old Elementary School – Ed Iannuccilli

December 7, 2024 |
A black and white photo of an old building.

by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer I was driving by my elementary school on Academy Avenue in Providence last week, slowed, glanced sideways and had the urge to slam the brakes. When I realized I was on a main thoroughfare, I swerved a hard right to Keplar Street, the dead-end across the way. Well, not quite…

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A Trip to South Main Street and Tockwotten – Ed Iannuccilli

October 25, 2024 |
Dave's Coffee Roasters, espresso bar.

by Ed Iannnuccilli, contributing writer. Photos submitted. Last week we made our way to South Main Street for an appointment in Providence. We ventured first to a neat coffee shop, Dave’s, where we each indulged in a bacon, cheese, and egg sandwich on an English muffin. But no fear, it is not our usual morning fare,…

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Yogi played in Rhode Island – Ed Iannuccilli

May 23, 2024
Baseball glove, ball, and man.

by Ed Iannuccilli, contributing writer Not long ago I watched the documentary, “It Ain’t Over” about the incredible career of Yogi Berra. It outlined the remarkable achievements of this man both on and off the baseball field. It makes the strongest case that Yogi is one of the ten greatest ever to have played the…

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