With Christmas just a few weeks away and several nieces to shop for, I decided to check out the factory sale at Imperial Pearl in East Providence. Although I arrived just as the doors were opening, the parking lot was already … Continue reading
Even after 15 years in the northeast, I continue to be amazed by the beauty of the New England coast, especially the beaches. I shouldn’t be; Rhode Island alone has almost 400 miles of shoreline. Some of the most magnificent beaches are on Block … Continue reading
Last week two of my office mates and I met at the Rochambeau Library on a chilly Wednesday morning. We were a rag-tag trio: Michelle, svelte in her cycling gear, chatting about the merits of “clipping in;” Nelson, bent over a pump, … Continue reading
Providence is a small city with big dreams. Luckily, repairing roads and filling potholes are not among them. The long grind of winter and an even longer recession have not been kind to our streets. Chunks of pavement disappear overnight. … Continue reading
I thought the distinctive fire alarms on street corners throughout the East Side were relics of a bygone era. Ever since I moved to Providence, I’ve watched them get increasingly rusty—sad reminders of pinched municipal budgets and archaic technology. Recently, … Continue reading
I would love to see the inside of the Old Stone Bank at 86 South Main Street. I first caught a glimpse of it while admiring the view from the Governor Stephen Hopkins House museum on Planet Street. A museum … Continue reading
As I prepare to resume “my fabulous career in real estate,” I’ve been exploring every corner of Providence. Sometimes it is by intention, other times by happenstance. Those serendipitous discoveries are my favorite. As so often happens, I was on … Continue reading
The Rhode Island Historic Preservation & Heritage Commission held its annual conference in Woonsocket this year. Being a new resident of the state, it seemed like a good opportunity to learn more about this beleaguered mill town on the Blackstone … Continue reading
Zipping south on East Avenue in Pawtucket one morning, something about Shea High School caught my eye. I’d admired the imposing Art Moderne building before, but this time I decided to park the car and take a closer look. My … Continue reading
Not long after I moved to Providence, my father, who grew up in nearby Bristol, flew in from Florida for a visit. Among other things, he wanted to see what remained of the Union Wadding textile plant in Pawtucket where … Continue reading