http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/ donnamarie's Blog en-us © 13:54:33 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Wed, Feb 13:54:33 8 GMT 30 http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/hello_happy_easter.html I'm not quite ready to come back to writing and sharing yet, but I did want to let all of my friends here in greasy know that I think of them often, check in on their posts from time to time, and miss them an awful lot. If you are reading this, then you are quite possibly one of those friends...to you, I say, "I hope you are well and that we will get to chat here in greasy again real soon." It is spring and tomorrow is Easter. I happen to love both very much...they both fill me with a new ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/hello_happy_easter.html#comments Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:35:57 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/tracy.html I remember meeting this person in the blogging world. From that initial meeting a nice friendship unfurled. She's thoughtful, sincere, down-to-earth, and fun; She's a darn special lady under our great sun. Her heart, being so big and sweet, bright and kind, Is why her birth was on the day of candy, flowers, and valentines. Tracy, thanks for our friendship and I also want to say, "I wish you a day full of valentines and a very, very happy birthday!" http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/tracy.html#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:35:37 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/favorite_destination_mine.html Provincetown, MA, which is located at the very tip of Cape Cod has always been a favorite destination of mine. Over the years, I've enjoyed daytrips, weekend sleep-overs, and more lengthier stays there and have enjoyed every visit. It's actually a quaint-looking fishing village with an abundance of galleries, shops, and restaurants. This is where the Pilgrims first landed and the monument to them is Provincetown's most famous landmark, although there are numerous other landmarks that visit ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/favorite_destination_mine.html#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:11:23 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/shows_different_stages_football.html I love live performances and enjoy just about any opportunity to see a show live and on stage. There was a time in my life when I would see a half-dozen to a dozen live performances a year, while in more recent times, I may have only gotten to see one or two shows per year. Matter of fact, there was actually a dry spell when I didn't see any plays, concerts, comedy shows, or anything live. Ironically, even though 2009 was such a turbulant year for me and has already paved a rough path for ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/shows_different_stages_football.html#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:35:39 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/laugh.html A man moves into a nudist colony. He receives a letter from his grandmother asking him to send her a current photo of himself in his new location. Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cuts a photo in half and mails it. The next day he discovers that he had accidentally sent the bottom half of the photo. He's really worried but then remembers how bad his grandmother's eyesight is, and hopes she won't notice. A few weeks later, he receives a letter from his Gr ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/laugh.html#comments Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:42:01 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/halloween_december.html Why not Halloween in December? I never had the chance to post any of this back in October and it is now just before the start of a new year...and we all know that, although the expectations of a new year are often optimistic, they can also be a bit scary. Besides, the wind is howling today, so it's downright spooky! Therefore, I believe I can validate posting this now, so let me share a little about what we (meaning Edie and I) saw back at Halloween time. We went to see the Jack-O-Lantern ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/halloween_december.html#comments Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:27:33 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/trinity_reps_cabaret.html I recently wrote about Providence's Majestic Theater. I did that because RI is proud of the theater that is a national landmark and because I happen to love that old theater. Even if most of the artistic beauty was removed during the renovations that were made, it remains comfortably charming with a touch of the original grandeur. I also feel that there is not a bad seat in the house, and I'm including the bench seats in the last row. Oh, the benches are narrow and a bit too high off the f ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/trinity_reps_cabaret.html#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:15:55 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/repertory_theater.html The above photo shows the present members of Trinity Repertory Company, more commonly known as Trinity Rep. Trinity Rep is proud to have the last permanent resident company in the country. Trinity Repertory Company of Providence, Rhode Island, was founded in 1963 and has been considered one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Trinity Rep is the largest arts organization in the state and it has a history of presenting issues and concerns that address the community, offer ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/repertory_theater.html#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:59:19 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/providences_majestic_theater.html In the early 1900's, Alton C. Emery and his brother Burton wanted to build the biggest and most lavish theater in Providence, RI. They leased an entire block in the downtown area, demolished the existing frame structure, and commissioned the architectural firm of William Walker and Son. On April 9, 1917, the Majestic opened to the public. It was a beautiful theater of white terra cotta with pale green accents on the exterior with glass and ironwork canopies above the five entrances and hug ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/providences_majestic_theater.html#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:23:53 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/outdoors_music_memories.html It is so far into the season now that I only use the word "autumn"...after all, except for maybe the temperatures and some precipitation, there really isn't anything left to fall. The leaves are already down, the flower blossoms have already dropped off, and I've noticed a number of hemlines have even lowered, maybe to help keep legs warmer? So, I prefer to refrain from using the word "fall" until maybe next year. It's during this time of the year that I tend to reflect more on the brighte ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/outdoors_music_memories.html#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:59:57 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/thanksgiving_long_sincere.html It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving. (Sigh) I stop to think, what do I have to be thankful for? Having a special person to share my life with? Sure. Having parents as wonderful as one could ever hope for? You bet. Having a brother who means the world to me? Of course. How about having some neat folks that I get to call relatives? Yep. How about my friends who I care so very much about? Yes, certainly. But, what else? I'm not homeless. That's a big one. I'm basically pretty healthy. ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/thanksgiving_long_sincere.html#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:39:48 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/long_time_post.html There's the old saying, "Long time no see". I think it's more appropriate in this case to tweak that expression into "Long time no post" because it's been ages since I've posted anything, hasn't it? Well, first I'd like to say thanks to a few dear friends who have been trying to reach me because my absence was giving them reason for concern. A few people had heard from me and some have been seeing me in facebook, but they, too, noticed I wasn't quite the same. Some, though, haven't seen or ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/long_time_post.html#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:01:14 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/afternoon_fort_adams_state_park.html Fort Adams State Park is located in Newport, RI. It is the site of the second largest bastioned fort in the United States, which was key to the Narragansett Bay defense from the 1700's to about 1945. It was designed to be one of the most heavily armed forts in America; it could hold 2,400 troops and it had three tiers of guns. The fort is situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor, so it offers a panoramic view of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage. The fort and the land that ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/afternoon_fort_adams_state_park.html#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:26:05 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/met_blogging_friend.html Meeting online friends in person is special and quite memorable. Many of the people we meet online quickly become acquaintances and, from there, some real friendships will grow, but not all online friends ever have the opportunity to meet in person. I consider myself very luck to have been able to meet up with someone I consider a great blogging buddy, someone that I first became acquainted in Blogster and then it carried over to here in greasy. Fredo and I had tried to meet earlier, but t ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/met_blogging_friend.html#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:26:02 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/providence_waterfire.html Providence Waterfires take place on most Saturday nights throughout the summer and well into the early to mid-fall season. A good length of the river that runs through the city is dotted by log-holding "cages". This wood is set on fire and people flock to see these mini blazes. People line the walkways and walls on both sides of the river, as well as on the crossover bridges. Music fills the air and street performers entertain those strolling along. Nearby "alleys", actually short sections ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/providence_waterfire.html#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:15:53 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/summer_hodge_podge.html There was a mix of local activities that I enjoyed this summer. One was a trip out to see Edie's nephew play in a ballgame. His team took 1st place in his town, so he got to play in the All-Star Game and in some post-season games. Here's Samuel in action. Edie and I also went to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival here in town. Food, music, and games are all located under a giant tent located on the town common. We always go to listen to the music and to get some calamari, which we still b ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/summer_hodge_podge.html#comments Wed, 9 Sep 2009 06:30:33 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/strange_summer.html First, there was the rain. Lots and lots of rain. It looked like summer was going to be nothing but bleak and wet and, oh, a bit chilly for what one might expect for summer temps. Although Mother Nature provided perfect summer days for the 4th of July weekend, things quickly returned to the unseasonable conditions for another stretch. Believe it or not, we didn't even put our air conditioner in the window until mid-July and it never was used in any continuous way until closer to the month ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/strange_summer.html#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:46:59 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/dining_wes_rib_house.html There's nothing like a good meal. Often, a good meal comes at a restaurant which can be considered especially good because I didn't have to do any cooking or cleaning up. One such meal was enjoyed one evening when my brother was still here visiting. We were able to join him and my good friend Debbie at Wes' Rib House in the Olneyville section of Providence, RI. It resembles an Old West saloon, is very casual, and allows viewing of the food preparation through a window-fronted kitchen, if o ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/dining_wes_rib_house.html#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:52:45 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/troutbend.html A belated birthday wish I wish to send To my wonderful greasy buddy, Troutbend. I was out. I have been away, So I missed the special day. I didn't forget, but I know I'm late. I am so sorry about this long wait. Please forgive me and let me say The important words now, if I may. I say to you, my good blogging friend, HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR TROUTBEND! http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/troutbend.html#comments Wed, 5 Aug 2009 15:16:13 GMT http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/4th_fun.html The sun was out ALL DAY on the 4th of July! It was a tremendously beautiful, sunny, not too hot, summer day with just a very comfortable touch of a breeze off the water. My mom and dad had slept at our place after seeing the fireworks on the night before and, just as I expected, they were up and dressed long before Edie and I opened our eyes. Nobody wanted to fuss with breakfast, so everyone settled for toast with butter and jelly and, of course, coffee and tea. We made our way to "our" sp ... http://my.greasy.com/donnamarie/4th_fun.html#comments Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:29:47 GMT