John CarpenterJul 21, 20224 minA few thoughts about a cottage railing, and simple things made to lastA new railing at a summer cottage brings thoughts of simple things that are made to last.
John CarpenterApr 8, 20205 minIreland’s Wild Side: Exploring the Northwest CoastBy John Carpenter (Note: This story was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on March 2, 2020. It has also been published in...
John CarpenterFeb 20, 20205 minBonding over baseball, breakfast on father-son college road tripBy JOHN CARPENTER When my teenage son showed me a list of potential colleges that included Duke and Vanderbilt, my first thought should...
John CarpenterFeb 19, 20204 minSlipping into the ‘Ocean State’ of mind in southern Rhode IslandBy JOHN CARPENTER SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. I tasted the ocean in the air as I sat on the outdoor deck at Matunuck Oyster Bar, the ebbing...