Humans are capable creatures, our purpose a hell-bent need for creation. We crave progress, we strive for prosperity, we work for success, we live for today. Yet along our journey, we make mistakes, have regrets, bump up against the inevitable. But this is the beautiful part of being alive – it’s not what was or […]
We Rhode Islanders proudly boast of our home when talking to out-of-staters, and one of our favorite things to talk about is the multitude of culinary options in the state. This year, CVS will once again help us celebrate RI’s many restaurants and food businesses. The CVS Health Charity Classic, which includes a golf tournament, is […]
Aries: A very busy period for you with much running around, multi-tasking and gaining knowledge that exposes you to experiences that are new, different and have a foreign flavor. You find romance and money-making opportunities in your immediate neighborhood. Conversation veers toward the argumentative at times. Taurus: Temptation arrives in the form of something beautiful, and […]
Abundance by Michael Fine (320 pages, PM Press, published May 1, 2019). Doctors among warriors occupy an unusual position in society, witness to much yet trusted and expected to respect confidences. The character Doc Daneeka in Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, 1961, defines the title that has become a standard idiom of American English. MASH: A […]
Editor’s note: On June 1, Thomas Tobin, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, wrote from his official Twitter account: “A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ ‘Pride Month’ events held in June. They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful for children.” […]
“Already, though, she understood the difference between being a child and being an adult. The difference is when someone says he can keep the bad things away, a child believes him.” Joe Hill, NOS4A2 AMC, known as the launching pad for TV series like “The Walking Dead,” “Mad Men” and “Breaking Bad,” is airing a […]