Celebrations are meant to commemorate something special—a birthday, an anniversary, or a new job. While it might not seem that exciting, I want to open your eyes to the fact that if you have a … more

Dr. Seuss’s book title “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” should be “Oh, the Places You Won’t Go” this year. Does it make you feel better or worse to dwell on fond … more

When Colin Powell went before the United Nations in 2003 to argue for removing Saddam Hussein from power, I was convinced that his possession of weapons of mass destruction posed a threat to the … more

Your new job!Your first few days at a new job can be an emotional experience. You’re excited about the possibilities, but a little nervous about starting a new chapter in your career. … more

Dear Friends,As many of you know, I am retiring as director of the Seekonk Public Library on August 29th. It has been my great pleasure to serve the people of Seekonk for almost 24 years—the … more

If you have a college-bound teen, you’re probably both a little stressed out right now. And your teen might even be feeling downright sad if their college plans aren’t shaping up the way … more

The Womxn’s Alliance of Southeastern Massachusetts is a coalition of community members, dedicated to antiracism and intersectional feminism, committed to fostering solidarity between our social … more

The sweet songOf the katydid,Whirls aroundWhen evening bids.They fill the nightWith one long note,After the silentDaylight vote,To be quiet Until the night,Comes back to leadTheir choir right.We hear … more

As human beings, emotions drive a lot of our financial decisions. And you know what we’re spending a lot of time with during the quarantine? Our emotions. If you’ve had a rough day and … more

I believe the exasperation being expressed by so many East Providence residents regarding this proposal is not motivated by the clichéd sort of NIMBYism that typically accompanies large-scale … more