Browsing Tag

rhode island

  • snowstorm.

    holy rosary church, fox point, providence. winter 1961. winter 2011.…

    January 12, 2011 11 Comments
  • getting out.

    this time of year my impulse to snuggle up under a blanket is markedly greater than any impulse to get out in the world and explore. but braving the icy winds for a winters…

    January 10, 2011 17 Comments
  • four seasons: a story.

    i did not want to rent this apartment. when we first looked at it it was filthy–bird feathers and spilled beer filthy–and looked about as far from our beautiful north carolina home as i…

    December 14, 2010 34 Comments
  • christmas tree hunt: a story.

    this weekend, james and i took a long drive into the country to pick out our very first christmas tree. james was sure to don his best lumberjack coat and matching hat. the hunt…

    November 30, 2010 15 Comments
  • fried.

    this might be my first cruel post on this little blog. i’m not sure that i’ve mentioned this here before, but my james is allergic to potatoes. yes. you read that correctly. no hash…

    June 2, 2010 15 Comments
  • an island day.

    summer this year is going to be a little strange for me. in just a few days i’m off for a 10 day residency in ireland, and when I return I’ll be off for…

    June 1, 2010 13 Comments
  • a winter walk.

    james and i went on a walk in woods early this morning. while there were no signs of spring to speak of, there were plenty of wintry things to marvel at: mossy trees, winter…

    February 23, 2010 17 Comments