by Sharani | Apr 9, 2022 | Nature, Rhode Island
When I took an online course called The Happiness Baseline with Monique Rhodes, one of my favorite features of it was the notion of going on a “date” with yourself. I took myself out to breakfast several times, went on a day trip to Newport, Rhode Island,...
by Sharani | Aug 3, 2021 | goosefields wind phone, Rhode Island
A kind woman named Dawn Emsellem who lives in Portsmouth, Rhode Island created a wind phone on the edge of her property which abuts a land trust with walking trails. What is a wind phone? It is a phone booth with a disconnected rotary phone and a book to write...
by Sharani | Nov 9, 2009 | Chase Point RI, Little Compton, Nature, Rhode Island
Is it Indian Summer when there is a beautiful day almost 70 degrees F just after some real cold nights with frost and flurries? Whatever the qualification, one thing was certain – on a sunny warm Sunday in November it was imperative to spend time outdoors...
by Sharani | May 26, 2009 | East Bay Bike Path in RI, Rhode Island, Squantum Woods State Park
Last Tuesday, I headed out of the house to take a quick stroll before finishing up preparations to leave for work. I did not have much time left before leaving for my 12 noon starting shift. I really wanted to take some exercise regardless and headed out the door in...
by Sharani | Sep 21, 2007 | East Bay Bike Path in RI, favorite musicians, folksingers, learning styles, Loreena McKennitt, Nature, Photography, Rhode Island, Sound
With the Fall Equinox only 2 days away, I shouldn’t be surprised that my habit of taking a daily constitutional (a.k.a walk) at around 7 pm would mean that the sun sets and darkness rises before I finish. Today’s warm summer-like day inspired me to journey...