Dear C and Dr. B; I have known my mechanic Tom for many years now and we’ve had some good talks. He’s always reminded me of someone from my past and it was quite a surprise when I realized recently who it was — the school bully who used to torture me on the playground. […]
Since the ’70s, when it was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut, Lyme Disease has become one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in our country. It is a debilitating infection that, if not caught in its earliest stages, can become a lifelong, crippling illness. The CDC estimates that 300,000 people every year are diagnosed. In […]
For millennia, the Mashpee Wampanoag held their annual summer powwow in a wooded glade on the southern tip of Cape Cod. But in recent years, the celebration was held on non-tribal lands as the Wampanoag fought for official recognition as a sovereign indigenous nation and the right to have their own reservation. Progress was made […]
This past June was a bright month of creativity in Providence. The City hosted its annual PVD Fest, which was an expansive network of creative programming produced by community members and led by the City of Providence and its Department of Arts, Culture + Tourism. An overwhelming amount of cultural, artistic and creative community […]
Dear C; I used to drink coffee – until my boyfriend started getting on my case about it because of all the news about how coffee gives you the jitters, raises your blood pressure and causes anxiety disorders. So, goodbye coffee. But recently, I’ve been hearing that coffee isn’t bad for you after all – […]
Trump has finally signed the executive order that ended the separation of immigrant families and children at the borders, but the families in question seem to still be in limbo As of June 27, more than 2,000 children remain separated from their parents. In the six days that have elapsed since the order was signed, only […]
If you’ve spent a day in Newport, you know Newport’s coastline trumps all 400 miles of beaches throughout Rhode Island. The Vanderbilts, Astors, Belmonts and Van Beuren’s also knew. Come celebrate summer with us. Independence Day is quickly approaching, and we all question where we’ll watch the fireworks. This year, the City of Newport’s fireworks […]
Warm winds blow beneath an indigo sky. Stars glitter and fade in their endless game as the first note of a lilting melody is heard above the ebb and flow of the tide…. And so begins an evening of music on Narragansett Beach as the Rhode Island Philharmonic plays their annual concert on July 13. […]
Opened What Cheer Writers Club is now open for members — part coffee-fueled social club for authors, part cowork space, this new venture will be offering networking, workshops, readings and more. It’s on the second floor, but there’s a big sign outside that makes it easy to find. 160 Westminster St, PVD. whatcheerclub.org Nico […]
Dear C; My mom is in her early 60s. She’s always been a “Type A,” not letting anything stop her, but last year she had a heart attack. In the hospital, tests showed her health had gone downhill and she was put on multiple meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc. The doctors say she’s recovering, […]