the longer we stay at home, the easier it becomes to stay at home.

addition to my newly discovered interest in birds — a bird bath. I read that birds need water with their food. waited outside today for 20 minutes for a bird to arrive, but it never happened and I was too damned hot to wait any longer

it’s hot and humid, and everyday in late afternoon, there’s either a brief downpour or a thunderstorm — actually quite beautiful

Nora does not like highway driving in the rain, but she’s doing well

lots of stuff happening in the Valley St. neighborhood of Providence

standing on my front porch during a thunderstorm, smoking a cigarette, drinking a glass of wine — what could possibly be better?

been laid off because of COVID-19? maybe you need a ROLEX….

Providence Place mall is still closed

small shops that line Chalkstone Avenue are re-opening

all three new employees at the Foundation have had to go through training remotely — must be rather weird….

the Port of Providence seen from I-95 North

Nora and I watching the birds congregate at the feeder — meanwhile, the mosquitoes were feeding on us!

the ubiquitous triple-decker in Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence

Arlo’s birthday: age 3. don’t you love the name “Arlo”?

this is what COVID-19 isolation feels like to me

Ali just received a substantial PBS scholarship that will allow her to study journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago

Christine, a new Foundation development officer: mask on while testing the exposure, mask off for the real thing for our website.

welcome to providence — it’s a good year. my stupid word-play….

delivering “culturally appropriate” hot meals and groceries to new West African refugees in Providence

it all still feels very much surreal