Cranston, Rhode Island has been my home for the last two months. I arrived not knowing what to expect and leave loving the city, the state and the people. A partial list of reasons why, in no particular order:
- Every week, I find a different waterfront bench to rest on and meditate.
- Every day, I find a new favorite house.
- The BBQ quesadillas, ground been nachos and jalapeño burrito at Poco Loco. It’s really a chicken burrito but the peppers overpower the meat.
- R&S Auto and Gas where they pump my gas, check my fluids and patch my tire when I run over a nail.
- It’s a state with over 100 beaches.
- Anything commute over 15 minutes is “Rhode Island far.”
- Brown University campus.
- Every pastry at Seven Stars Bakery.
- Edgewood Womens Gym.
- Water fountains are Bubblers and (grocery) carts are carriages.
- Stillhouse Cove.
- Roger Williams Park.
- Church bells ring every 30 minutes.
- Sailing
- Edgewood Yacht Club.
- Walking my niece home from school.
A quote from a greeting card reads, “Live your life without expectations, and you’ll never be disappointed again.” Sure worked for me. Farewell Rhode Island. I’ll be back.
