Category: A to Z Creativity

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A Basketball Game Worth Watching from Tip Off to the Final Buzzer

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This week I watched an NCAA basketball game and was absolutely amazed at the talent level.   The point guards at the basketball game were handling the ball with incredible skill.  One point guard took the ball coast to coast with lightning speed and precision, weaving in and out of 4 defenders, and eventually passing the basketball to a wide open player for a 3 point shot.  The forwards had unbelievable post up moves and could hit mid range jumpers with ease. The centers blocked shots and played tough defense.  A prominant player, a 3 time Finals Most Outstanding Player, scored only … Continue reading A Basketball Game Worth Watching from Tip Off to the Final Buzzer

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Changeup – The Most Important Pitch A Young Pitcher Can Learn

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Opening Day 2015 for the Boston Red Sox was a huge success.  Runs, great pitching, a revamped offense, and that glorious hope of getting back to the championship level of play Red Sox fans want and let’s face it, demand.  Clay Buchholz won his first start and looked very, very sharp.  I’ve watched CB for quite a few years now.  The photo above was taken in the grassy centerfield area of McCoy Stadium about 6 years ago of Clay warming up. One of the many pitches in Clay Buchholz’s arsenal on the mound is a changeup.  A changeup is essentially a … Continue reading Changeup – The Most Important Pitch A Young Pitcher Can Learn

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Park Your Car and Walk Through A Village

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I have been lucky enough to grow up on a small town that has a ton of character. Wickford Village is situated on the water and has interesting buildings, shops, people, natural beauty, you name it.  There is a main throughway through Wickford as well as a number of side streets to marinas, residences, and small shops.  There is public parking as well as street parking in front of restaurants, jewelry stores, and other retail shoppes.  If you drive through Wickford and look around, you will see a pretty good share of these things I’ve mentioned.   But, my recommendation is … Continue reading Park Your Car and Walk Through A Village

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WMS Captures Superior Rating at RIMEA Band Festival at NK High School

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I’m a proud member of the band at Wickford Middle School.  I play in the percussion group along with 8 other students – including 7th and 8th graders – under the leadership of my music teacher, Mr. Iadevaia.  We have been practicing extra hard these past few weeks in preparation for the RIMEA Band Festival. That festival took place at the North Kingstown High School last Thursday, April 2 and here are the details. There were 13 bands invited to the RIMEA Band Festival from all over the state of RI.  Six bands, including Wickford Middle School, participated in the morning … Continue reading WMS Captures Superior Rating at RIMEA Band Festival at NK High School

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Punk Rock – A Roby/Walsh Tradition Dating Way Back to The Long Valley

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The recent surge in music in my household – guitars, drums, harmonica, shower vocal performances – led me to explore my families roots in music.  I searched through archive photos as well as newspaper articles both here and where my family roots are in County Kerry, Ireland.  What I discovered, truly amazed me and really tied together a lot of who I am as a music lover as well as how my kids are so musically inclined. I have been following punk rock bands for years despite being somewhat of a straight edge.  I never put two and two together … Continue reading Punk Rock – A Roby/Walsh Tradition Dating Way Back to The Long Valley

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A Penny Provides Me With More Than Just One Cent

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A penny for your thoughts… The next time you get a penny in your hand, try what I do.  Look at the year it was minted. Think about that year – a sporting event, a concert you went to, a family event such as the birth of child or wedding. For me, I always think of who won the World Series that year.  Some of the more recent years are pretty easy to get. But, the older the penny, the more my brain has to work.   And to go along with that, the older the penny, the more character … Continue reading A Penny Provides Me With More Than Just One Cent

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Getting Up and Down Hills with Efficiency on Your Expresso Bike

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I use the Expresso HD Bike at my local YMCA right here in North Kingstown.  I love riding this particular exercise bike because it is easy to use, it has helped me lose a ton of weight, and it is actually a lot of fun to use.  Expresso HD Bikes are interactive exercise machines that have a virtual reality screen that features you on your bicycle riding straight roads, up steep hills, and down long, winding curved hills. You can experience a truly interactive workout with an Expresso Bike.  If you are unfamiliar with this bike, ask a YMCA staff member … Continue reading Getting Up and Down Hills with Efficiency on Your Expresso Bike

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YouTube and the Aspiring Musician

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YouTube has become a staple in our society. Videos are used to market businesses, promote bands, sell products, create awareness, the list is endless.  Entire careers have been launched simply by posting a video to YouTube and sharing it with friends, the media, you name it.  You can find just about anything on YouTube these days. I got into playing guitar late in life. I played the piano as a teenager and learned how to read music as well.  Over the years, I picked up the harmonica and have become somewhat listenable at that instrument.  I’ve played the recorder, the … Continue reading YouTube and the Aspiring Musician

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Tessa, A Laid Back Cat Looking for a Good Home

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This post comes from the North Kingstown Animal Control Officer.  Please read and share with someone who will be a good candidate to adopt “Tessa.” “Tessa” is still searching for her forever home. She is a 4 year old, spayed female, long haired cat. She is a sweet, quiet, laid back, girl who would be a great companion for an elderly person. “Tessa” would do best in a quiet home with no other pets or small children. For more information on “Tessa” please call the NK Animal Shelter at 401-295-5579. The North Kingstown Animal Shelter is a division of the North … Continue reading Tessa, A Laid Back Cat Looking for a Good Home

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March’s Expresso Bike Challenge – King of the Mountains, The Legend of Big Wheel

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 Expresso Bike Challenge…are you up to it? I frequently check the official website for Expresso Bikes, http://www.expresso.net, for biking challenges. These challenges are great way to stay motivated in your exercise program.  They allow you to set attainable, personal goals.  I’ve used the Expresso bikes at my local YMCA for years and found them to be easy to use, safe, and most of all, effective for my fitness program.  This month’s challenge flyer is listed here in this blog.  For more information on Expresso Bikes, visit their website at http://www.expresso.net.  Or, if you live in North Kingstown, visit the West … Continue reading March’s Expresso Bike Challenge – King of the Mountains, The Legend of Big Wheel