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“ Your 2021 Summer Bucket List ,” June
I have been a Rhode Island resident for twenty-plus years and many of these items in your summer bucket list are new to me , so I wanted to say I was grateful for the ideas . We went to one of the secret beaches , Deep Hole , on Father ’ s Day and it was so quiet and nice . It helps that a lot of the ideas are nice for families and outside . Thank you !
JUDITH COXE CUMBERLAND
“ On the Rocks ,” June
Seaduction is a great name ! What a nice article , you really penned down the dedication a boat demands and a few nice rewards she grants .
DAVID CARPENTER VIA INSTAGRAM
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“( Not ) At Your Service ,” May
Barbara Bourgette ’ s letter in the July issue justly praises “ the excellent article by Jamie Coelho [ that ] illustrated the challenges of servers that we have mostly taken for granted , never giving a thought that they put their lives on the line for $ 3.89 an hour !” Let ’ s take this a step further . Simply giving them a thought Isn ’ t doing what you ought . Here ’ s a way to come to grips : Leave your servers bigger tips .
FELICIA NIMUE ACKERMAN PROVIDENCE
“ Everything You Need to Know About the Coronavirus in Rhode Island ,” RIMonthly . com
Rhode Island has done an excellent job in combating COVID-19 . With low daily caseloads , and one of the highest vaccination rates in the world , it seems like we may see an end to this pandemic . Thank you to Rhode Island Monthly for publishing these updates ! You ’ ve done an excellent job of helping keep us up-to-date and safe .
JOHN LIN PROVIDENCE
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN !
Rhode Island Monthly and the Rhode Island Foundation are pleased to accept nominations for the 2022 Common Good Awards in an effort to recognize businesses in Rhode Island that inspire philanthropy in their employees . Nominate or apply now through September 24th on RIMonthly . com . Winners will be featured in the January 2022 issue of Rhode Island Monthly and celebrated that same month .
FOOD AND DRINK
Did someone say “ an apple a day ”? Consult our list for the best places to pick-your-own McIntosh , Greening , Red Delicious and more local varieties . rimonthly . com / places-to-go-apple-picking
CULTURE
For artists Ana Flores and John Kotula , whimsical chicken art pecked them out of a pandemic rut and inspired others , too . rimonthly . com / rhodymaker-fowl-play
THINGS TO DO
Summer ’ s not over ! Book your poolside yoga sesh at the Wayfinder in Newport , then beat the heat with a dip in the hotel ’ s pool . rimonthly . com / poolside-yoga
H EALTH
As students return to school this fall , keep an eye on the data with our just-the-facts COVID-19 resource page . rimonthly . com / coronavirus-inrhode-island
HOME AND STYLE
Design buffs : The Architect ’ s Inn is on the market and it ’ s calling your name . rimonthly . com / house-lust-wood bine-cottage
PLUS ! 5 CAN ’ T MISS EVENTS / OUTDOOR DINING SHOP LOCAL
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PHOTOGRAPHY ( FROM TOP ): SAMANTHA LABRECQUE ; COURTESY OF ANA FLORES ; GETTY IMAGES ; COURTESY OF MEREDITH EWENSON ; COURTESY OF MOTT AND CHASE SOTHEBY ’ S INTERNATIONAL REALTY .
14 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l SEPTEMBER 2021