Posts Tagged ‘tradition’
Rhode Island holiday traditions, events, and cheer usher in a time of hope
As the holiday season has been descending upon Rhode Island, the Ocean State transforms into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and a sense of community spirit. The sprinkling of snow in the last few days has been a gentle one to remind us of the season. Whether you’ve been engaged in…
Read MoreMerry Christmas, Benny’s – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer We had a store called Benny’s, there were a lot of them around Rhode Island and thereabouts, maybe fifteen, maybe twenty, I really don’t know. It was a hardware store, I think, and a Home store too, and it had lots of stuff for your car, when you got old…
Read More3 fun, ultimate last minute edible gifts they’ll remember you for, always – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, EverydayCheapskate.com Who among us hasn’t at some time during the hectic days of December said those old familiar words, “Next year I’m going to get started earlier!” I don’t know what you meant by “earlier,” but today seems about right. Here for your consideration are three ideas meant to encourage…
Read MoreA Trip to South Main Street and Tockwotten – Ed Iannuccilli
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,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Tradition offers us safety, warmth, a sense of place – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “The Italian word for Christmas comes from the Latin for “day of birth” It’s that special time of year! Christmas Eve has always held a great deal of excitement for our family. As children, we always celebrated at Nanny and Papa’s, which was upstairs in the funeral home. Nanny was Irish…
Read MoreSt. Florian nods to history for “dear little cottage” design – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: The gracious, modest cottage at 59 Williams St., said to be from circa 1870. (PHDC) Last night’s special meeting of the Providence Historic District Commission to consider the dear little cottage at 59 Williams St., off Benefit, shows that the city’s process for development projects…
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