THIS I BELIEVE - RHODE ISLAND
Modeled on the successful This I Believe project that National
Public Radio began in 2005, WRNI's This I Believe - Rhode Island
is an effort to share the many stories of people of Rhode Island.
Listen to essays from Rhode Islanders:
Reconciliation (May 7, 2008)
Henry Sharpe is the former chairman and president of the Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Company. In his essay Sharpe shares his beliefs about the possibility of reconciliation, even among sworn enemies. Sharpe reflects on his World War II experiences fighting the Japanese and his eventual embrace of his former enemy.
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Not Helpless (April 30, 2008)
Elizabeth Ochs is the coordinating editor of Street Sights, a newspaper published by current and formerly homeless individuals. She shares her beliefs about the remarkable strengths she has discovered among people who are homeless.
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Hunger (April 23, 2008)
Andrew Schiff is executive director of the Rhode Island Community
Foodbank. He believes our society can end hunger. His essay reminds us
that getting enough food is a challenge for some Rhode Islanders.
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Uncertainty (April 16, 2008)
Penny and David Kadmon are physicians who live in Providence with
their three children. They tell us about challenges and joy they experience
as parents of a child with Down syndrome.
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Ten (April 9, 2008)
Howard Tinberg lives in Pawtucket and is a professor of English at Bristol Community College in Fall River. He believes in the power of ten.
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Rhode Island (April 2, 2008)
Jeanpaul Ferro is a writer and lives in the Wyoming section of Richmond,
RI. He believes there is a lot to appreciate about living in Rhode Island.
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Help (March 26, 2008)
All of us know that life can serve up sudden unexpected challenges.
Alan Rosenberg is south county regional editor at the Providence Journal.
He tells us about the kindness that pulled his family through a crisis.
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Ambition(March 19, 2008)
Many of us struggle to find balance in our lives. Bob Colonna is an actor, teacher, and the author of the book, Greetings Gate: The Story of Professor Jerry Colonna. He shares his thoughts about the role of ambition and passion in his life.
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Generosity (March 12, 2008)
This week's essay is about generosity - something the Downing family found a few weeks ago outside the Dunkin' Donuts Center.
Neil Downing is a reporter for the Providence Journal. Katlin downing plays soccer and goes to school. She's in the 7th grade at Dighton middle school.
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Toast (March 5, 2008)
Throughout history, people have toasted each other on special occasions.
Benjamin Gedan, a reporter with the Providence Journal, shares with us
his unique experiences with toasts.
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Public Education (February 27, 2008)
When not volunteering on east side education projects, Samuel Zurier is also an attorney practicing law in the city. He tells us that he believes in public education.
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Fly (February 20, 2008)
This I Believe Rhode Island essay this week concerns intimacy. It's something Doctor Charles Sherman, a pulmonologist at Coastal Medical in East Providence, came to appreciate only years after a great loss.
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Newspapers (February 13, 2008)
Evolution can be a difficult thing to watch. In this essay John Monaghan, retired political reporter and managing editor of the Providence Journal, tells us how difficult it is to watch changes in a vital industry.
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Holmes (February 6, 2008)
Albert Silverstein ponders mysteries at his home in Pawtucket and
is a retired professor of psychology from the University of Rhode Island.
He tells us about his belief in a fictional detective.
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Birds (January 30, 2008)
University of Rhode Island science writer Todd McLeish watches birds
in his Burrillville back-yard and during every vacation of adult life.
He's author of the book Golden Wings and Hairy Toes. He explains
his fascinations with birds.
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Pride (January 23, 2008)
Among the many of you who have responded to our essay series are numerous young people. This morning's essay comes from an 11th grader at the Met School in Providence. Aminah Fonseca believes in pride.
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Action (January 16, 2008)
This essay focuses on what actions our beliefs lead us to take. Jerry Elmer practices law in Providence. He says he gladly lives with the consequences of his actions.
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Joy (January 9, 2008)
Sometimes, we need reminders to follow our beliefs. Maria DeCarvalho
is an Episcopal priest who lives in Providence and provides organizations
with compassion based communication training through the organization
she founded, called Another Way. She tells about one reminder
she received on a trip with her brother.
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Work (January 2, 2008)
Our first This I believe Rhode Island essay of the new year focuses on the role of work and business in our lives. Annie Doran is the founder of Fair Loom and fairloom.org. She believes in people coming together to make an organization succeed.
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Conviction (December 19, 2007)
Sharing deeply held beliefs with others can be difficult. Writer Mary Ann Sorrentino is a former executive director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island and author of Abortion - the "A" Word. She believes in a personal approach.
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Family (December 12, 2007)
Angie Moncada is a public relations professional who has made a home with her son, cat and husband in Pawtucket. In her essay, she reflects on the meaning of family.
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Brother (December 5, 2007)
Many personal convictions come from relatives. Sonn Sam is principal
of the Peace Street Campus of the Met High School in Providence. He tells
us what the life of one relative has taught him.
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War Women (November 28, 2007)
Judy Barrett Litoff is a professor of history at Bryant University.
She explains why she thought of women on Veteran's day.
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Scent (November 21, 2007)
Rachel Herz is an assistant professor of psychology and psychiatry
at Brown University and the author of Scent of Desire. She believes
in one key element of the holidays that you may take for granted.
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Mysteries (November 14, 2007)
Many beliefs help us address the mysteries that surround us. Mark Arsenault is a mystery writer and a reporter for the Providence Journal. His most recent book is Grave-Writer. He tells us he believes in mysteries themselves.
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Service (November 7, 2007)
Ray Rickman is health care consultant and former Rhode Island state
representative. He believes America's volunteer military service is not
best for the country.
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Neighbors (October 31, 2007)
Curt Columbus takes walks near his home in Pawtucket and is artistic director of the Trinity Repertory Company. He believes in community.
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Childhood (October 24, 2007)
Eighth grader Emma Yang Un believes in childhood.
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Neighbors (October 10, 2007)
Karen Lee Ziner lives in Providence and is a reporter for the Providence
Journal. Many deep seeded beliefs come from individual experiences. That's
the case for this author who believes in neighbors.
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Freedom of Religion (October 3 , 2007)
Joshua Stein is a professor of history at Roger Williams University.
He explains his belief in the Rhode Island state motto.
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Skepticism (September 26, 2007)
Doctor Stanley Aronson is dean of medicine emeritus at Brown University.
He warns us against un-due devotion to our beliefs.
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Broken Dishes (September 19, 2007)
Like many of you who have submitted essays to this I believe Rhode
Island, Jess Regelson believes in transformation. She creates mosaic art
at her studio in Pawtucket and transformation is the focus of her work.
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Second Chances (September 12, 2007)
Tom Coderre is a former Rhode Island state senator and national field
director of faces and voices of recovery. He believes in second chances.
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Denial (September 5, 2007)
Many personal beliefs stem from self awareness. Doctor Jay Baruch
is the director of medical education and the department of emergency medicine
at Memorial Hospital. He's also the author 14 stories - Doctors, Patients,
and Other Strangers. He discovered something experienced by many
patients.
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Peer Power(August 22, 2007)
Tobin Tyler is about to enter the eighth grade at the Community Preparatory
School in Providence. In this final 'This I Believe' essay from the school,
she talks about the importance of her friends and their diversity.
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Alone (August 15, 2007)
Robert Mann is a well known Rhode Island criminal defense attorney.
He's proud of his work... but wonders about work not being done.
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Creativity(August 8, 2007)
Keith Munslow is a storyteller and musician who lives in Providence.
He tells about a belief that was re-affirmed, when he was pushed to
try something new.
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Race (August 1, 2007)
William Miles lives in Seekonk and is a professor of political science
at Northeastern University.
He tells us about what he realized after his time in the Peace Corps.
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Perception (July 25, 2007)
Many beliefs are related to perceptions. In this week's This I Believe
Rhode Island essay, Julia Myler Simpson takes issue with issue with a
perception about those of us who live here in the northeast.
Julia Meylor Simpson lives in East Providence and works as a corporate
communications writer at Amica Mutual.
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Transformation (July 18, 2007)
This week, Tony Maione considers the lessons that can be learned from
tragedy.
Tony Maione is president of the United Way of Rhode Island.
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Autism (July 11, 2007)
This week we hear again from a student at Community Preparatory School
in Providence. Charlotte Forcht believes you should let nothing get in
the way of accomplishing your goals:
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Opportunity(July 4, 2007)
On this Fourth of July, Bill Shuey tells us about his belief in opportunity
in America.
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Friends(June 27, 2007)
Some beliefs remind us of how we would like to live, not how we do
live. Cathleen Calbert reminisces about past friendships.
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Home (June 20, 2007)
Nic Retsinas of Providence tells us about the values he brought back
from another part of the world.
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Strut (June 13, 2007)
Keishanna Cardoza is completing the 7th grade at the community preparatory
school in Providence. She advises us to all take pride in ourselves.
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Texts (June 6, 2007)
Alvan Kaunfer is a rabbi at Temple Emanu-el in Providence. He believes
in traditional teachings.
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Stories (May 30, 2007)
Wayne Miller is a reporter for the Providence Journal. He believes
in his work
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Adversity (May 23, 2007)
Paul Drexel is a writer who lives in Barrington. He reminds us that
many beliefs are formed by difficult experiences.
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Food (May 16, 2007)
Marie Lee is a visiting lecturer at the Center for Study of Race and
Ethnicity in the Americas at Brown University. She explains why she cares
about careful preparations of meals:
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SINGER (May 9, 2007)
Jenny Ngin is a seventh grade student at Community Preparatory School
in Providence.
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DECISION (May 2, 2007)
Amy Kalisher writes the blog Babies or Not.
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HOPE (April 25, 2007)
Tom Chandler is an associate professor of English and Cultural Studies
at Bryant University and was Poet Laureate of Rhode Island until recently.
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PERFUME (April 18, 2007)
Seeta Sistla is working on a PHD in biology at Brown University.
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Laughing (April 11, 2007)
(Simcha Davis is a 7th grade student at Community Preparatory School in
Providence.
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Listening to Children (April 4, 2007)
Tamar Paull is a teacher at Community Preparatory School in Providence.
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Traffic Lessons (March 28, 2007)
Frederic Reamer is a Professor of Social Work at Rhode Island
College and the producer of This I Believe Rhode Island.
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