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Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial
Memorial Day is more than just a holiday that unofficially marks the beginning of summer. There is a deep meaning to this day, which became an official holiday in 1971, though its origins date back...
View ArticleLoving Your Beach Bod
“Baby Got Back” was a mouth dropper when it first hit the airwaves, but today it is the anthem for voluptuous women everywhere. No longer are they fat-shamed; in fact, thanks in no small part to Kim K,...
View ArticleAdvice from the Trenches: Deja Vu
Dear C; I’ve known Steve for about four years. We’ve just been friends, but there has always been a certain chemistry between us that never quite came to the surface. Part of it is me. I was sexually...
View ArticleIt’s Summer! Take a Hike!
Last fall, I accompanied my son on a hike with his Cub Scout pack in the woods of the Arcadia Management Area. Boys in blue and tan uniforms led the way while parents followed and observed from close...
View ArticleCamping: We’re Worth It!
You’re sitting in a canoe in the middle of a river surrounded by trees and dark, cool water full of living things like water lilies, a flock of floating geese, fish and bugs. The sky is bright and...
View ArticleUp On The Roof: Over the Edge Fundraiser for PCL...
Who wouldn’t want to rappel down a 12-story building if they had a chance? Turns out, a lot of people wouldn’t, but when I first saw the notice about the Providence Community Libraries (PCL) Over The...
View ArticleSummmertime Dadding
As a new dad, and a stay-at-home dad, I’ve discovered that life with a baby is a whole new world of wonder, amazement, pride and limitless new challenges that otherwise would only exist in the fever...
View ArticleRI PrideFest 2018: Louder and Prouder
On June 1 at 6pm, the rainbow flag rose to the top of Providence City Hall for the official kickoff to Pride month. This June, the beautiful spectrum of colors flies as a signal to all whom it...
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Zip Lines, Ninja Workouts and Other Fun Things To Do This Summer
Author and her daughter, harnessed and ready A Rhode Islander by choice rather than birthright, I live in the Ocean State with my husband and daughter largely because we love the wide variety of fun...
View ArticlePaddling Through Providence
It’s kayak season again, and time to hit the waters with one of Providence’s several kayaking tours that will give you the opportunity to see our beautiful city from the river route throughout...
View ArticleDragon Boats in our Midst
It’s Saturday morning, end of May, just after 9 am. The sun is shining its full morning blaze behind the generous shade of pollen-rich trees. I’ve already started glistening through my tank top and...
View ArticleHouse-Hunting 101
There are so many reasons to start house-hunting. Maybe your roommate’s “drop-in” boyfriend has no intention of ever dropping out. Maybe your significant other has decided to move forward … with that...
View ArticleKeeping it Free and Fun
When the days are longer — and we’ve all become desperate for the summer that seemed like it would never come — the temptation to pack your days with as much fun as possible can be costly. Sure, the...
View ArticleIn My City
February 14: My professor rushes into class, telling us that there has been a school shooting in Florida, and I get alerted on my phone that there are 17 confirmed casualties, 16 wounded in Parkland,...
View ArticleProvidence Electric Bike-Share Program to Launch in June
With lovely spring weather (finally) gracing our fair state, it might feel like high time to get that rusty bike from the basement and pedal in the sunshine. But, for those of us who stare at...
View ArticleSummer at The Steel Yard
On a searing, sun-soaked day, Sally Turner is organizing the final details of The Steel Yard’s 2018 summer courses with a vibrant attitude and a warm vibe. The development director’s passion for The...
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My First Father’s Day
When I was growing up, I always imagined having a family in my mid 20s: the wife, the kids, the picket fence. But like everyone else’s journey, things didn’t go the way I planned them when I was 14....
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Alt-Health: What’s Swimming with You?
On a sweltering summer day when the sweat beads on your skin, nothing looks more alluring than the blue crystal water of your backyard pool. But before you jump, make sure you close your mouth; and for...
View ArticleFountaingate 2018
Ah, Rhode Island. We’re unique. We don’t eat hot dogs, we eat Olneyville Weiners (without ketchup). We don’t drink milkshakes, we drink cabinets. We can drive anywhere in the state in an hour, and...
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An Instagrammable Feast: Taking Pics of Plates
Tacky to some, yet relatable to most, taking pictures of your food is trending. So naturally, we’ve dedicated a little guide to assist you in getting the most likes on your dinner, regardless of its...
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