Posts Tagged ‘Rhode Island’
Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the US, dies at 100 – the president of human rights and peace
Carter stayed long enough to see his beloved Rosalynn through illness and death. He lived long enough to vote, Democratic, for President, said to be his wish. He hit the hallmark age of 100, having been in hospice for almost two years. Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002…
Read MoreWhat we do, and call it love – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer Copyright © 2024 by 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. _ She…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Why Italians eat lentils on New Year’s Eve – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo: Chef Walter making cotechino in his kitchen Salve amici: For dinner, on New Year’s Eve try lentils with cotechino sausage. If you cannot find the cotechino in your local market, consider using good-quality sweet Italian sausage. Effortless to prepare, the combination will deliver superb taste and hopefully prosperity…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Pickles at Providence Animal Control Center
Hey! I’m Pickles! I am a young guy who is sweet and social and playful, plus I make a lot of silly faces. I was found as a stray, but as you know, there aren’t packs of stray dogs in Providence, that would be silly. We all had a home – once. Thankfully, I was…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Historic Blackstone Boulevard home, $1,925,000 with Compass for buyer/seller
Compass announced the sale of 141 Blackstone Boulevard in Providence for $1,925,000. Nelson Taylor, of Compass Providence’s Blackstone Team represented the Seller, while Kira Greene, Founding Agent of Compass Providence represented the Buyer in this transaction. The property – the historic Theodore P. Bogert House, c. 1914, is described as combining sophistication and elegance. On…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Dec. 29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist First front clears out, then another front approaches from the west bring mainly rain through the morning hours, followed by denser clouds and morning mist. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: No off-season for fitness – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness This should be pretty apparent for most people. We all like to go on holiday a couple times a year. The challenge is trying to stick to your or some type of workout regimen while trying to enjoy the beach and eat some ice cream. Okay I…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: It’s Hanukkah! Latkes and more – Walter Potenza
It’s all about fried food for Hanukkah. But it doesn’t have to be just latkes Friends: The celebration of Chanukah represents a special moment for the Jewish community. It encompasses the story of a miracle and the profound meaning of spiritual resilience. Although it is a holiday of Jewish origin, Chanukah is part of the…
Read MoreReaders share creative post-holiday tips and tricks – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com I have so enjoyed the unique holiday tips and tricks you, my dear readers, have sent my way during the holidays. Over and again I find myself saying, “Wow! Why didn’t I think that?” A few weeks before Christmas, I was boiling mad at myself when I opened boxes…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Dec. 28/29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 12/28/24: The first in a series of frontal systems works through the area during the day with rain likely from 6am to 2pm. We may see some flakes in the northwestern corner of the state. Morning lows around 30 with afternoon highs in the low 40’s. It’s a “C” day!…
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