I’m reading Six Frigates - The Epic History of the founding of the US Navy, by Ian Toll. It’s an excellent read so far. But then I got to this passage about Thomas Jefferson, who had absolutely gutted and dismantled the navy that John Adams had built during the previous presidency. He was talking about our lil state! I felt a tad betrayed to be fair, as I drive down Jefferson Blvd every day and always assumed he liked us 😂

Here’s the passage:
Jefferson believed America’s destiny lay in the west, in the settlement and cultivation of the interior. If foreign trade had to be tolerated, it was to be tolerated only as a necessary evil. He distrusted the merchants of the northern seaports, thought them inherently less patriotic than many of their countrymen, and was determined to reduce their influence in politics. “Merchants have no country,” he later wrote. “The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.” When living in Paris in 1786, Jefferson had been asked to assist the editors of the Encyclopédie méthodique in preparing the entries on the American states. His comments on Rhode Island had been uncharacteristically blunt, possibly because he feared any ambiguity would be lost in translation:
The cultivators of the earth are the most virtuous citizens and possess most of the amor patriae [love of country]. Merchants are the least virtuous, and possess the least of the amor patriae. The latter reside principally in the seaport towns; the former in the interior country. Now it happened that of the territory constituting Rhode Island and Connecticut, the part containing useful seaports was erected into a state by itself and called Rhode Island, and that containing the interior country was erected into another State called Connecticut, for though it has a little seacoast, there are no good ports in it. Hence it happens that there is scarcely one merchant in the whole state of Connecticut, while there is not a single man in Rhode Island who is not a merchant of some sort. Because it was not much more than 1,000 square miles and had hardly any agriculture, Jefferson added, Rhode Island did not deserve the status of a state. He predicted that it would eventually be expelled from the Union or merged into Connecticut.

The slowdown the happens every morning on 295 south at mile marker 5 because of the sun going over the hill is absurd. It’s like it’s someone’s first time seeing the sun, instead of using their sun visor these morons just get flash-banged by the sun and slam on their brakes to slowdown to 20mph. The amount of helpless morons on our highways is infuriating.

I’m looking for a place to get my sewing scissors sharpened now that Joann’s is closed. I checked with my local Ace (that does sharpening) they only do knives.

Can anyone recommend someone or a store in the area? I’m only seeing one result on yelp and that person has very mixed reviews. Thanks :)

hello all, my friend was telling me about this antique/thrift store in warwick ri and we can’t find it anywhere. he said it was a red brick building, they sold lots of music equipment, 2 glass doors, a keyboard in the window, there was a come in we’re open sign on a piece of wood. i’ve been looking all over for this place and i can’t find it anywhere. he mentioned it was on the way to the old mill flea market. if anyone knows or thinks they can help us find this, it would be much appreciated!!

edit: it could also be in the coventry area, honestly not exactly sure where specifically it was but anything helps

Does anyone know where I could find a copy of the 1979 film Norma Rae to rent, buy, borrow, or otherwise watch? I cannot find it to stream anywhere, and I’d really like to see it.

Hi! Does anyone know the specific rules in RI for right of entry when a landlord puts your building on the market? I’m month-to-month, so guessing I don’t have much room to negotiate, but I really hate having buyers walking through my apartment on the weekends and evenings. It also makes me uneasy that it’s just the realtor and no one who works for the landlord supervising. My understanding is they have to give 48 hours notice but is there a limit to when or how often they can come in? Does my landlord or his employee have to be present? Can I make private spaces off limits?

Has anyone seen Flock cameras in Coventry, other than in the Walmart/Home Depot plaza? No cameras come up on DeFlock on public roads but a different site said there are two.

There’s a few months before the grand baby gets here. Who do we like for newborn and infant photography? Thanks!!!

I checked a place called sandy lane meat market and they didn’t have any, I also checked at stop and shop to see if the meat people could do it but they couldn’t and they did have some but it was frozen, and the Asian market I know of (I think it’s called good fortune or something) has a good selection but it’s all frozen rock solid and tastes super chewy. We have really good hot pot soup bases to use but no good meat to put in it.

I tried to cut up some beef from a roast or something once myself making it as thin as possible but my knives are cheap and bad and I couldn’t quite get a technique down so it was kind of sad and pathetic.

1. The left lane is for passing only. If you're not actively passing someone, move over. Visual cues: if someone is behind you and there is no one in front of you, plus you're not passing another vehicle, move over.

2. Follow the rules of the road (Right of Way). Do not stop to let someone go, or wave someone out if you are driving straight. Just drive. It's dangerous and is causing more stop and go traffic. Do not stop unless you have a stop sign, red light, a vehicle stopped in front of you, a school bus, an animal crossing, a hazard, or are stopping for a pedestrian to cross.

3. Do not wave cars on at a 4-way-stop. Whoever arrived at the intersection and stopped first goes first. If you arrive at the same time, the vehicle to the right goes first.

4. Slow down, use caution, and be prepared to stop with a yield sign. Yield signs are not stop signs nor are they green arrows.

5. Stop texting and driving. But if you are too selfish and unwilling to stop, at least get out of the left lane.

What did I miss? Add your own in the comments.

Searching for my fellow contestants in the 1976 Bi-Centenial Miss Rhode Island Teenager Pageant in Providence, RI!

**Problems at 75 Pocasset Mill (Brady Sullivan Properties), Johnston, RI**

From the outside, 75 Pocasset Mill looks great. Inside, it's a different story.

- **Mold:** Several units have what appears to be mold, and one unit we know of has tested positive. Management's response was a basic surface cleaning and painting over the moisture in the walls, without fixing the source.

- **Pests:** Multiple units have cockroach infestations, and the rats around the property are alarmingly large.

- **Rules not enforced:** Management doesn't enforce property rules or lease terms. Parking in particular is a mess.

- **Front office:** In my experience, the front desk staff member and their supervisor are a major reason residents here are unhappy. Their lack of professionalism has to be seen to be believed. They chose to let certain units do what they want. It's clearly stated in the lease that there's no subletting but certain units are allowed to sublet, but it's on the DL between the front desk and the unit. But if another unit inquires about subletting they get immediately rejected. I recently heard that when individuals go into the office to odge a complaint or discuss something, they're immediately removed from the office. Recently, I heard that somebody was banned from the office and from talking to any employees of Brady Sullivan while they're living in their property.

In my view, the root of these problems is management, and I suspect this isn't limited to this one property.

If you live here or at another Brady Sullivan property, I'd like to hear about your experience.

Does anyone have any good recommendations for a hair salon/stylist that works well with long hair? Preferably not in Providence! Thank you

What the actual hell is up with Providence parking. It’s either extremely expensive or you park on the streets and it’s dirt cheap. No offense but I’m not paying $40 to park in a shady lot.

hi people of R.I.!
i moved here recently with my 13 yo. and this will be her first halloween in rhode island. unfortunately, she’s told me it’ll also be “her last year trick or treating” (i guess teens think they’re too old for fun now)
we live in cranston, but according to neighbors our neighborhood is a dead zone and i want to take her someplace that gets lots of good/king size candies to make her enjoy her last year
willing to drive ~~30min out

Announced October 25, new Nationwide program includes Rhode Island, with incentives tied to a three-year commitment at qualifying facilities

Nurses and nursing students could qualify for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and a $10,000 stipend under a new federal-state initiative aimed at filling nursing home positions in rural communities and areas with nursing shortages.

The $275 million Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative, announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is expected to support more than 4,000 nurses nationwide.

More... https://rinewstoday.com/nurses-nursing-students-50k-to-work-in-nursing-homes/

First it was Soli's and now Shogun seems to have closed. What would be the next best option? Looking for Hibachi style meal with my family, including kids. Thank you in advance.

Bought our house last fall and was signed up with Petro for auto delivery for oil to heat the house. Went fine last year.

We’re expecting a refill this week and it just struck me that I should probably shop around for prices. I’m sure they’re all super high right now though 😅 but I saw an old thread saying Petro consistently charges higher than other places

Who do you use? Should I ditch or stick with Petro?

I’m in south county if that matters.