“ Great back-to-back features by Philip Eil and Eli Sherman . The state is lucky to have a publication that remains a home for long-form journalism !”
CHATTER
“ Great back-to-back features by Philip Eil and Eli Sherman . The state is lucky to have a publication that remains a home for long-form journalism !”
— TED NESI , @ TEDNESI VIA X
“ Local News Revolution ,” January
This is an excellent @ RIMonthly story by Philip Eil about the shifting local news landscape , including Rhode Island ’ s own renaissance man , Bill Bartholomew , & ecoRI News , the nonprofit environmental news site I ’ m proud to serve as board president . It takes a village .
MIKE STANTON , @ PROJOMIKE VIA X
“ Rhode Trips ,” January
An antioxidant-packed bowl Is a nutritious dream . And here ’ s what further lifts my soul : Some cookies filled with cream !
FELICIA NIMUE ACKERMAN PROVIDENCE
“ Rhode Trips ,” December
I ’ m writing in regard to the “ Get Crafty ” article . I love supporting local artisans and do so frequently . You missed a gem in Rhode Island ’ s real north ! Art Box Studio in Burrillville has it all . The owner , Ellie Forte , has work by local artisans for sale in her studio and displays local artists in her gallery on a rotating basis . And if you want to get your own craft on , Art Box offers classes and workshops . You can even just drop in and decide what you ’ d like . I wish more Rhode Islanders could discover this hidden gem .
LESLIE MAYMON NARRAGANSETT
“ First Person ,” December
It was truly a joy to write the essay about my dad ! Despite having read it a million times , I cried when I saw it in print . The photos you selected were perfect , and the timing was incredible — he would have been 100 this past December . Thank you for the opportunity to publish this piece . It meant the world to me . I ’ ve already had several people tell me that it has touched them , too . My dad is still inspiring people !
KAREN CARLO RUHREN WAKEFIELD
Rhode Island Monthly ’ s Redesign
I was sad to read in the January issue that the calendar listing is only available online . One of the main reasons I subscribe to the magazine is to see what ’ s happening during the months to come . I rip the pages out and circle what I ’ m interested in going to . It ’ s not the same reading this info online .
MARIANN PAPINEAU SOUTH KINGSTOWN
Rhode Island Monthly in the Community
During this season of Thanksgiving when we thank God for our many blessings , we reflect on the thoughtful generosity of our families , friends and benefactors who assist us in our mission .
We thank you especially for your most generous gift in support of our annual turkey drop . This year we are the grateful recipients of more than 350 turkeys , the most ever ! Our Thanksgiving meal and celebration was a very happy one , delicious and blessed because of you !
We are also very grateful for [ Rhode Island Monthly Senior Editor ] Lauren Clem , a talented member of your team and an esteemed member of our advisory council , for all the work she does for us , and for her special delivery of your generous contribution .
SISTER PATRICIA MARY LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
“ Rhode Island Treasures ,” November
The moniker “ and Providence Plantations ” was implied [ by the article ] to have been a reference to slavery . It meant small settlements and had nothing to do with what is now the accepted meaning of the word “ plantation .”
RAY HILL TOLEDO , OHIO
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