There have been some startling reports recently on a new and deadly outbreak of lung disease linked to vaping. Seven people have died from vaping-related lung disease so far, and the number of possible cases in the US tops 450. At the moment, no one can draw any specific conclusions as to what is at […]
As much as I love board games, I also appreciate how difficult it can be for someone to get started playing them. There are tens of thousands of titles out there, ranging in price from around $20 all the way up to $100 or more. So with a limited budget and nearly unlimited choice, how […]
Dear C and Dr. B, I am in college and my roommate is an upper middle class, well-heeled white chick. She is in want for seemingly nothing, but she has a secret habit – she shoplifts. I have seen her do it and it just boggles my mind. Why would she do this? I am […]
I wanted to find someone as old as Providence Place. When I passed by a banner in the mall letting me know that the capitalist center I used to beg my parents to drop me off at in high school was turning 20, I knew that I had to write about it for this column. […]
Ever wanted to learn a second language, but didn’t know where to start? Ryan Dean, owner of LUMUKU, might have the answer. His playfully illustrated bilingual playing cards and matching games, called Half + Medio, give foreign language learners a simple, fun and whimsical way to pick up a few words. Dean spent five summers […]
She didn’t want me to write about her. Oh, don’t misunderstand me. She gave me permission, but she had no interest when I pitched my idea to her. The Queen of Providence “No, no,” she said, “That’s not me. That’s not who I am.” I assured her that I’ve gotten used to disguising the identity […]
After years of research, science has come to the realization that pets can play an important role in our mental and physical health. With apologies to cat lovers, the newest studies have found that dogs are especially beneficial. The sheer number of skills and services they can provide boggles the mind. CHILDREN AND DOGS For […]
For some of us, the year begins in September. It’s not a unanimous feeling that Providence is a college town, but something about Labor Day weekend, when the students return and the city seems to fill up a bit more, gives the impression that we still adhere to a schedule once followed by television and […]
RI offers a variety of hiking trails, each with its own style, terrain and level of difficulty. Some trails are ideal for fishing, while others are popular for bird watching or dog walking. Some showcase the area’s wildflowers, while others are more accessible to children. The weather has to be pretty severe to keep me out […]
Picture a yard. Did well-fed grass accompanied by the drone of a lawn mower come to mind? You’re not alone. But when RI resident Jackie S. thinks about a yard, she pictures sunflowers and daylilies and hears the chirping of yellow finches, orioles and blue jays. In her yard, Jackie has created a space that […]