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A few thoughts about a cottage railing, and simple things made to last
A new railing at a summer cottage brings thoughts of simple things that are made to last.
John Carpenter
Jul 21, 20224 min read
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Ireland’s Wild Side: Exploring the Northwest Coast
By John Carpenter (Note: This story was originally published in the Chicago Tribune on March 2, 2020. It has also been published in...
John Carpenter
Apr 8, 20205 min read
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Bonding over baseball, breakfast on father-son college road trip
By JOHN CARPENTER When my teenage son showed me a list of potential colleges that included Duke and Vanderbilt, my first thought should...
John Carpenter
Feb 20, 20205 min read
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Slipping into the ‘Ocean State’ of mind in southern Rhode Island
By 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...
John Carpenter
Feb 19, 20204 min read
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