26 December 2009 Photo: Defying Gravity

My sisters and I went to see Wicked tonight in Providence. It was a great show and I am glad I FINALLY got to see it. I am excited I am going to see it again in Syracuse with Bill in a couple of weeks.

2 December 2009 Photo(s): The Biggest Little State In The Union

I think this will be one of my favorite posts. As a true Rhod'islandah, I love the Big Blue Bug. If you have driven on 95 through Providence and missed Nibbles Woodaway - go back NOW!!! He is perched on top of New England Pest Control for all to see.

Currently Nibbles is dressed up for the holidays sporting a red nose, antlers and 5000 lights! But his outfits don't stop there - he is decked out for several holidays including Halloween, 4th of July, Opening Day of the Pawtucket Red Sox, and drinking one of my other RI favorites - Del's Lemonade. You can learn a lot more about Nibbles and see pictures in the gallery here: http://bluebug.com/

And if you still have not had enough of the weirdness that is RI, check out some other favorites here: http://www.bluebug.com/news/markpatinkin_no_lack_of_weird.html

29 September 2009 Photo: Invisibility Cloak At Brown

Hermione Granger is behind that tree. Can you see her? No? Well that is because I am CERTAIN she is wearing Harry Potter's invisibility cloak. I was at Brown today and was hoping to have an Emma Watson sighting since she is now a student at this RI campus but if she was there, she did not come to the study abroad fair. Either way, it was a beautiful day on campus and this is of my favorite campuses in my favorite state! Next time, Emma, let's have tea and talk about your desire to study abroad in Greece or South Africa.

10 February 2009 Photo: Federal Hill

This photo was taken in the Federal Hill area of Providence, RI.  Federal Hill was historically the "Little Italy" of Providence, although today it is much more diverse. The first time I remember going to Federal Hill was with my high school Italian class.  We were brought here for one of the Italian festivals where they closed down the street and painted the stripe in the road red, green and white.  I have very fond memories of that day.

Since then I have been here many times as an adult.  There are amazing restaurants in this short 1/4 mile so if you are ever in the Providence, this is definitely a place to get some good eats! Tonight I met my friend Scott to grab a drink and catch up on life and his hotel was the inspiration for this photo.  This area is quintessential RI and makes me miss the Ocean State.