Going Boating? Here’s How To Keep Your Kids Safe On The Water

Summer is nearly over, but there's still plenty of time to get out in the sun and have some late summer fun with the family. Boating is an especially fun activity when the weather's hot and you need to cool down. In fact, there are up to 15 million boats in use in the United States, which makes sense considering 71% of the Earth is covered with water. But it's important to take the proper safety precautions ahead of time and during your trip. Here are a few tips to consider before and during your boating adventure to make sure everyone stays safe and has a good time. Invest in life jackets that are Coast Guard-approved It's no secret that a life jacket is vital to your child's safety. But many parents don't know that children under the age of 13 are required to wear a U.S. Coast … [Read more...]

The End of Summer is Nigh

I've stated before that the month of August is like one long Sunday. The closer we get to Labor Day the more this holds true. I feel like each day is an hour and the light and air are already changing. The arrival of Hurricane Irene on the East Coast this weekend has ushered in cooler winds and I can't help but think of bright blue September skies and the golden light of fall. The end of a season always feels like something ominous is lurking just around the next corner. The skeptical New Englander in me comes forward and doesn't like what might be new and different just around the bend. The unexpected new elements of a season (*shakes fist at climate change*) do not put me at ease. I get comfortable in the present season and my fight to keep winter and its colder temperatures at arms … [Read more...]

Lobster Eats Truck

Can anyone tell me what this is for? I saw it driving around town yesterday with no signage. Needless to say it's pretty cool. … [Read more...]

Summer, Summer, Summertime….

Summer is officially upon us! It's time to hit the beach, neighborhood pool or fire hydrant. It's also a time that is loaded with Nostalgia. Yes, I am talking about it with a capital 'N'. As I type this I'm coincidentally wearing a t-shirt from my home state of Rhode Island. Nothing says summer to me quite like the shores of Rhode Island. Land of the oldest carousel, clam cakes, Del's Lemonade and salt ponds with the scent of beach plums in the air. The beaches there are simple. There are not a lot of snack bars or distractions. It is just stretches of soft, golden sand, cold Atlantic ocean and views that put the movie Jaws never far from your mind. It's one of the reasons why I watch that masterful movie at the start of every summer. It completely gets me in the mood for these warmer … [Read more...]