Monday, May 6, 2013
Mel waxes on semi-poetically about a staple of Narragansett life throughout her early to late teens.
May was always my favorite month of the year when I was in middle and high school. Actually, it still is, now that I think about it. What wasn't there to love about the month of May? The weather is warming up, baseball season is in full swing, and it was the final stretch of school. It's that weird stretch of time where there was still school, but it seemed as if everybody seemed more distracted about the summer. Plus, all the really cool field trips always happened during this month. From the fourth grade up until my junior year, there was one thing that always excited me – the annual carnival that always took place the week before Mother's Day, leading up to the day in question. I love carnivals. I enjoy them in all their hokey and …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Because sometimes, I need to just let the ADHD thoughts run through me...
I figure something on the lighter side would be a nice break from the heaviness of my last couple of columns. Plus it's my birthday week, so I feel like being goofy and lighthearted. So here's just a collection of random thoughts I've had in the past few weeks. * USA Today is having a contest for the Best Mascots per state. I originally thought that this was kind of fun, but then I saw that it was only five choices per state. Obviously whoever came up with the choices for Rhode Island was either really bored and lazy, or they’re are from Warwick. All three of Warwick's public schools are represented. The 5 mascots are Skippers (North Kingstown), Hurricanes (Warwick Vets), Titans (Toll Gate), Patriots (Pilgrim) and Villa Novans (Woonsocket…
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Speaking out once and for all about my support for LGBTQ rights (with apologies to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for the title).
DISCLAIMER: The following is the opinion of myself and myself alone. It does not necessarily reflect those of the staff here at Patch or anywhere for that matter, but it is possible. You may not like my opinion, but that's fine. That's your right. I don't agree with it, but I respect your right to have an opinion. I’m tired of being silent about my support for LGBTQ rights. Yes, I said it. I support equal rights for LGBTQ people. I had been silent about my support for years (at least publically) because of my own fears of being labeled as a lesbian because of the way I dress. People already suspected that I was to begin with since I tended to dress in a manner that was more masculine in nature, but to say I support it would make them …
Monday, November 19, 2012
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Narragansett/South Kingstown Weather: Flu Shot Clinic: Receiving the flu shot is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent getting the flu this season. Stop by the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale, 1231 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale, between 10am and 2pm to get your free flu shot. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Hey, I realize we have a lot of neat features and knick-knacks on the site, so it can be confusing to keep up with it all. Want just one simple, easy to read daily digest? Sign up for our e-mail newsletter here then. It comes out between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. roughly, every single day of the week. Amazing, I know! Celebrity Birthdays Today: Post to Patch: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
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Narragansett/South Kingstown Weather: Native American Arts Festival: The Narragansett Indian Tribe welcomes you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by participating in traditional singing, dancing, eating, storytelling and more. This free event also features an arts and craft sale, door prizes and raffle! Starts at 11am at The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd, Narragansett. The event is free. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Hey, I realize we have a lot of neat features and knick-knacks on the site, so it can be confusing to keep up with it all. Want just one simple, easy to read daily digest? Sign up for our e-mail newsletter here then. It comes out between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. roughly, every single day of the week. Amazing, I know! Celebrity …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
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Narragansett/South Kingstown Weather: Mariner Marketplace 2012: The Narragansett High School PTO is excited to invite you, your friends and family to its 2nd Annual Mariner Marketplace. Over $5000 of Valuable Raffle Prizes. Bring a friend or two and join us for a fun-filled and tasty day of wonderful shopping, catching up with friends and kicking off the holiday season with some Mariner style! Takes place at Narragansett High School, 245 S Pier Rd, Narragansett. The event is free from 10am-4pm. Sign up for our daily newsletter! Hey, I realize we have a lot of neat features and knick-knacks on the site, so it can be confusing to keep up with it all. Want just one simple, easy to read daily digest? Sign up for our e-mail newsletter here then…
Friday, November 16, 2012
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Narragansett/South Kingstown Weather: Book Writing Program: Maybe you don't know where to start. Perhaps you've started and stopped – more than once – or feel you lack the confidence, clarity, expertise, or support system to write a book. Maybe you wonder how you'll ever find the time to write your book. Nationally known book writing coach Lisa Tener has helped aspiring authors just like you write a book, write a book proposal, or get a publisher in as little as 60 days. Starts at 9am, Narragansett Town Beach, 39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI. Marching Band: Ram Marching Band Pass-In-Review indoor concert and floor show, performing all of its 2012 season repertoire, including its classical music show (Toccata and Fugue in D minor by …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Narragansett resident Andrew Boss receives honor during homecoming weekend.
The following is a press release from the Providence Country Day School in East Providence. Andrew T. Boss '87 – member of the 1987 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Suburban Championship hockey team, was inducted along with his teammates into the Providence Country Day School Athletic Hall of Fame on October 20, 2012. In the spirit of celebrating the school's longstanding athletic tradition, the PCD Alumni Association established the Hall of Fame in 1995. During homecoming weekend this year, the Alumni Association congratulated and inducted the Hall's 18th class. Mr. Boss is one of 26 honorees that represent both the success and the values that are central to the school's mission. Other inductees this year include: Dudley Richards '49…
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Narragansett/South Kingstown Weather: Narragansett High School PTO Meeting: Here’s what we’ll be covering at the November NHS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting: Rotary Club Meeting: The Rotary Club of Wakefield generally meets every Thursday at Lilana's Restaurant (at the Holiday Inn) at 12:15pm for weekly fellowship, lunch and guest speaker. For more information, click here. Post to Patch: It's ridiculously easy for to post an event or make an announcement on Narragansett-SK Patch. Blogging is simple, too. Click here to find out how. This Day in History: On this day in 1867, the first stock ticker is unveiled in New York City. The advent of the ticker ultimately revolutionized the stock market by making up-to-the-minute prices …
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Or what happens when writer's block hits at the worst time possible.
Since writer's block has struck me again, haunting me like that my terrible 10th grade school picture, I have decided to bring back the Inner Mind Theater for another go-round. Some of you may think of this as a copout and I will agree with that accusation. It's between that or just smashing they keyboard in frustration and see what happens. So without further ado, here's yet another edition of The Inner Mind Theater of Mel. Lefty: Okay, it's time to get focused and start writing this article. You with me, Righty? (looks around ) Uhh....Righty? Righty: (is singing along badly) LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! TO DEFEAT! THE HUUUNNNNS! Lefty: Oh come on, Righty! You're a better singer than that. Righty: I don't feel like trying right now. …
Eric Menke
2:15 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013
There is also a Narragansett breed of turkey so I guess it's a good thing that wasn't chosen as the NHS mascot. Wikipedia describes the breed as being prized for its excellent temperament combining a calm disposition with good maternal abilities so maybe they could have fit it in somehow. more ›