The Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island

The Italian American Historical Society provides information and entertainment about the Italian American heritage and culture in Rhode Island .  There is more to Rhode Island Italians than Federal Hill and Providence and the society sheds light on it all. They sponsor wonderful events, provide scholarships and are a very active with all things Italian.http://www.iahsofri.org/ Related articles …

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Day 181 Question 181: Positive Attitude is Everything!!!

Day 181 Question 181 I posted on fb today that I dread Mondays, my friend Steve's response to me was right on.  Think about the people who are dying to find a 9-5 job to go to tomorrow.  I am blessed and lucky too! This 365 question blog is fun to follow.  The author has decided to …

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Are your Aging Parents or Elderly Clients Depressed?

Are your Aging Parents or Elderly Clients Depressed?.  This article is fascinating and something for all of us who have aging parents.  Keeping active is key. Related articles Treating Depression in the Elderly (everydayhealth.com) Benefits of Geriatric Massage Therapy (massageenvy.com) The Elderly in Convalescent Homes: the forgotten generation (insidesantosguardiola.wordpress.com) Role Reversal: Cohabitating with an Elderly …

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A Girl from the Hill – Where it All Began

Once upon a time there was a skinny little olive-skinned girl with the big dark eyes and long, straight, chestnut hair. Dahlia Lydia Fiore was born in Burrillville, Rhode Island on the Fourth of July in 1924, the eighth of eight children - four boys, four girls. Her father Giovanni came to Providence, Rhode Island, …

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A Visit to the Vet

Happy Friday everyone - or maybe I should say -  felice venerdì! I have had an absolutely glorious week, working on this blog, getting lots of writing done, social networking with some wonderful people - many of them writers, enjoying the summer weather, and, most importantly - spending time with my family.  Of course you can't really have a vacation at …

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