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Brown & Hidden Gem A great College Hill 2-bedroom vacation rental for exploring Providence

We left shortly after Abe Lincoln showed up. No dis to Abe, we just got more cold and wet than we were appropriately dre...
05/04/2025

We left shortly after Abe Lincoln showed up. No dis to Abe, we just got more cold and wet than we were appropriately dressed for. It was an incredible turnout in Providence, RI! Thousands marched a mile through the streets to gather downtown in front of city hall.

Sign party! We’re prepped for the march & protest tomorrow April 5th! Can’t wait to see all the witty signs! Google the ...
04/04/2025

Sign party! We’re prepped for the march & protest tomorrow April 5th! Can’t wait to see all the witty signs!

Google the Gaspee and American Revolution for the historical reference!

Meet up at Hope HS for march downtown. If traveling to area, there’s RIPTA bus stop right at the school. The Providence train is a 15-20 min walk away, bike parking at Hope HS & Brown St Park. Parking available in the neigborhood. Don’t block driveways or park on sidewalks!

Handsoff2025.com for an event near you!

Attended a packed town hall by District 1   with  tonight. They shared what they’re doing to counter Trump’s illegal and...
04/04/2025

Attended a packed town hall by District 1 with tonight. They shared what they’re doing to counter Trump’s illegal and chaotic actions.

Lots pleased with what they’ve done thus far and asking what more they can do and what we can do in RI.

I hope gives the AG the budget he needs to hire the lawyers necessary to protect us from Trump’s chaos.

There’s a big Hands Off march/rally this Saturday 4/5 at noon in Providence. They didn’t clearly say if they’d be there. District 2 Rep is slated to speak among other leaders and organizers.

Heyo. Hope to see you in Providence. Mark your calendars and find the protest near you. April 5th.
23/03/2025

Heyo. Hope to see you in Providence. Mark your calendars and find the protest near you. April 5th.

As a small biz owner I 100% endorse a boycott tomorrow. Lets tell business we mean business! We want a government that w...
28/02/2025

As a small biz owner I 100% endorse a boycott tomorrow. Lets tell business we mean business! We want a government that work for the peeps by the peeps. Not for billionaires by billionaires. Gorgeous art by

Our neighbors to our north know how to plow a bike lane. I have a physical store footprint in Cambridge, MA but not Prov...
14/02/2025

Our neighbors to our north know how to plow a bike lane. I have a physical store footprint in Cambridge, MA but not Providence, RI because in Cambridge there’s a robust multimodal transit system to get shoppers to my goods. They can drive, bus, train, walk, or bike there - all on travelways promptly plowed in the winter.

Mayor Smiley is holding Providence businesses back. We deserve better.

Today’s adventures in driving: A cop, not wanting to be delayed by the backup caused by folks turning right into a schoo...
10/02/2025

Today’s adventures in driving: A cop, not wanting to be delayed by the backup caused by folks turning right into a school drop off loop chose to drive straight into oncoming traffic (no cherries or lights on) to avoid the 30-second delay of waiting in traffic.

They came by so fast I didn’t get plates.

Drivers zooming into the oncoming lane because they can’t be inconvenienced a few seconds is a regular occurence on this strip of Lloyd St in Providence.

The white car had to swerve into a parking lane to not be struck head on by the cop car.

Booth refresh at Rhode Island Antiques Mall! I’m in the same spot downstairs. I need to replace my sign above my spot, s...
05/02/2025

Booth refresh at Rhode Island Antiques Mall! I’m in the same spot downstairs. I need to replace my sign above my spot, so just look for the birds & the bangin vintage valentines!

Open 7 days a week in Pawtucket for all your shopping fun!

It’s been over 175 hours since the snow emergency parking ban was lifted.  In all that time the city’s failed to clear a...
27/01/2025

It’s been over 175 hours since the snow emergency parking ban was lifted. In all that time the city’s failed to clear a bike lane on a major road.

You can see bike tire tracks & countless footprints encased in the ice that still sits on this path on Olney St.

It is used. It is needed. Not everyone has the privilege to find time to call out the city for its failings. All those who’ve walked & bikes this treacherous section shouldn’t have to complain to be heard. For the city to do its basic job.

I’d like to see the city’s protocols& procedures for clearing snowfrom their controlled spaces. What are the penalties for whenthe city fails to comply? Homeowners can be fined for not timely clearing sidewalks. What’s the city’s fine or penalties for not clearing a huge stretch of road a week after snow fall ?

Small joy. Cleaning up 120 years of gunked up finish on my stairs!
23/01/2025

Small joy. Cleaning up 120 years of gunked up finish on my stairs!

Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there!
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! Stay safe out there!

05/10/2024
Fresh picked strawberries in October.
02/10/2024

Fresh picked strawberries in October.

OK. I’ve spent even more hours on this door picking at stubborn little paint divots. I think we’ll keep it w/its charact...
02/10/2024

OK. I’ve spent even more hours on this door picking at stubborn little paint divots. I think we’ll keep it w/its character & flaws. I need to find hinges & clean the handles but it’s otherwise close to hang-able.

I spent nearly a week working on this one door. I’m supposed to be prepping the front stairwell for paint. So back to that project next! I’ve got the front door progress reveal to share too.

Important comprehensive plan meeting Wednesday! In the 1950s, my house block was slated for “urban renewal.” While the “...
29/09/2024

Important comprehensive plan meeting Wednesday! In the 1950s, my house block was slated for “urban renewal.” While the “blighted” properties of Benefit St were to be restored, city plans earmarked my block for demolition. They were going to put in a school and park instead. I don’t know why exactly these 1953 plans didn’t come to pass, but I’m glad this house was spared.

These plans matter. They help shape the city. 100% of what’s in them won’t come to pass, but lots of it might. It’s important to point out flaws & encourage positive points. Providence residents can email feedback or attend in person. The plan’s zoning changes are binding.

When I’m not restoring a 120+ year old house or advocating for bike lanes in Providence, I’m hosting events at Brown Str...
29/09/2024

When I’m not restoring a 120+ year old house or advocating for bike lanes in Providence, I’m hosting events at Brown Street Park. The beloved Halloween Party & Parade will be back again this year!

The fun begins at 3:30 w/games & crafts for costumed kiddos in the park. The neighborhood oarade starts at 5:30pm, led by a marching band.

My desire to fully restore this door is meeting the harsh reality of time constraints. After devoting more hours today t...
29/09/2024

My desire to fully restore this door is meeting the harsh reality of time constraints. After devoting more hours today to prying bits of paint in the grooves, I’ve got to call it quits. It’ll get a clean up but it’s going to be slapped w/a coat of paint again as I’m still not done w/the stairs & other projects.

A modern paint job over dirty old shellac comes up pretty easy with a razor blade between the dirty finish & layers of l...
27/09/2024

A modern paint job over dirty old shellac comes up pretty easy with a razor blade between the dirty finish & layers of latex.

Going to try & restore this door to its unpainted 1900 original beauty.

It didn’t take long to get the bulk of the paint up. Prying up all the nooks & dings is a lot slower going.

Quite a few of my doors were paint 1 side, shellac other side. This basement door was originally just shellac on both sides!

It’s ornate brass Eastlake handle matches those on all the doors on the 1st & 2nd fl.

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