I have been training this winter for a number of reasons – weight loss, overall strengthening of my aging body, and preparation for outdoor activities whenever the snow melts. Well, the snow is just about gone and all of my hours in the gym are about to be put to good use. Yes, I’m ready …
We at the North Kingstown Blog are happy to report on some of the community merchants that have enrolled in the Swipe for a Cause program The home page of the company Swipe for a Cause has a profound statement – “We are different. We do something good with your credit card processing fees.” And …
This week I watched an NCAA basketball game and was absolutely amazed at the talent level. The point guards at the basketball game were handling the ball with incredible skill. One point guard took the ball coast to coast with lightning speed and precision, weaving in and out of 4 defenders, and eventually passing the …
At the Carriage Inn & Saloon in North Kingstown, an age old tradition is being revisited. Musicians come together to play and share their love of music – no amplifiers, no guitar effects, just acoustic instruments. Instruments like the acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, harmonica, and of course singing voices of all pitches. The jam session is …
Opening Day 2015 for the Boston Red Sox was a huge success. Runs, great pitching, a revamped offense, and that glorious hope of getting back to the championship level of play Red Sox fans want and let’s face it, demand. Clay Buchholz won his first start and looked very, very sharp. I’ve watched CB for …
I have been lucky enough to grow up on a small town that has a ton of character. Wickford Village is situated on the water and has interesting buildings, shops, people, natural beauty, you name it. There is a main throughway through Wickford as well as a number of side streets to marinas, residences, and small …
I’m a proud member of the band at Wickford Middle School. I play in the percussion group along with 8 other students – including 7th and 8th graders – under the leadership of my music teacher, Mr. Iadevaia. We have been practicing extra hard these past few weeks in preparation for the RIMEA Band Festival. That …
Whether it is a cat or dog, a pig or a horse, your pet is a special part of your life and family. Pets are given family names or names of famous actors or famous sports figures. Pets have special chairs, are given treats for good behavior, even take up space in your bed without …
The recent surge in music in my household – guitars, drums, harmonica, shower vocal performances – led me to explore my families roots in music. I searched through archive photos as well as newspaper articles both here and where my family roots are in County Kerry, Ireland. What I discovered, truly amazed me and really …
At my local YMCA, West Bay here in North Kingstown, we have a new machine that is very unique in the fitness equipment industry. It is the Precor AMT, which stands for Adaptive Motion Trainer. The Precor name is one of the most prestigious in the fitness equipment industry and has been for as at least …