In Providence: The Pool
“I don’t know how we did it when there were all five of them in the house, but I don’t remember it feeling this tight. Then again, they were smaller, […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
In Providence: Newport Nights
“I get tired as soon as I see the mall over to the left of the highway. That’s when I feel it. Until then, I feel high as a kite. […]
In Providence: The Protest
She told me her friend asked her if she was scared to go to the protest. “I told her the truth. I told her I’m scared every day. That’s the […]
In Providence: The Night Runner
Note: This story features details about a physical assault that might be difficult for some readers. Please be advised. “It’s a good way to get to know a place. It’ll […]
In Providence: Staying in Providence
There was a plan. When I started writing this column, it was Labor Day. The weekend when Providence comes back to life with students and people who, for whatever reason, […]
In Providence: The Graduate
“I just know — for me — I’m not ready to go yet.” It’s tricky. Not just for her, but for everyone in her position. She’s about to graduate from […]
In Providence: The Date
“I used to get out of work late sometimes and I would walk home. I don’t live far — just like, two miles? I don’t like where I live. The […]
In Providence: Come to My Window
They saw her go by with her dog a few days after they started working from home, but before they realized that’s where they were going to be stationed for […]
In Providence: Frames
“Nobody hangs pictures anymore, so I thought, ‘I’m going to hang pictures.’” He got here the week before the pandemic started. Providence was offering a new start, a new job […]
In Providence: The Cashier
“At 3am every night, this guy comes in and asks me how I’m doing. He’s this older guy and I tell him he needs to be home, but he says […]