Rhode Island is a swell place
March 4th, 2008 by 
Ellen
It is a small state, but a delightful one–where, as it happens, I grew up.
Rhode Island makes the best lemonade in the world.
We enjoy tasty treats like coffee milk and johnnycakes. And if you are homesick, you can always order delicacies from the Ocean State, or attempt to prepare them yourself.
There are great beaches–and if you are peculiar enough to enjoy seafood, there are many fine spots to sample local traditions like clam cakes. (I do not care for them, but I am very much in the minority. The restaurants are nifty, in any case.)
You can get an excellent education, even though you may speak with an odd accent. Regardless, we tend to be a happy group of people, because things like this make us laugh our heads off.
Proms are held at fun places.
It is possible to watch the Baby Red Sox for less than ten dollars a ticket.
I learned how to ski in Rhode Island.
The mayor of Providence was my pal in high school. I hope he runs for governor, during the next election cycle–and have no doubt that he would win.
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March 5th, 2008 at 1:34 am
You had your prom at the Astors’ Beechwood? Were there reenactors?
What about cabinets?
March 5th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Hmmm, I don’t want to be contrary, but boston.com has an odd definition of “narrow.”
March 5th, 2008 at 5:16 am
Didn’t see the “narrow” definition, but I will take your word for it.
Yes, my prom was there. No re-enactors, lucky for us. Lots of other RI high schools were having proms that night, and we prom-hopped at various mansions. Very fun.
March 5th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
I can’t believe you haven’t yet been bashed by the Obama corps…It’s rather daring of you to continue along this line, however tamely. Do you think maybe they’re a little dispirited today to deal with the likes of crazy whack-job liberal bloggers?
March 5th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Wow, that sounds amazing. I think that’s one of the prettiest spots anywhere even without the mansions–the water, the air, the light are all pretty spectacular.
Um, yes, they said “narrow, but key” referring specifically to the one place…uh, I think Barbara is right, I don’t want to get you in too much trouble here.
March 5th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I thought I was being immensely clever, by pounding Obama–without actually ever mentioning his name.
I plan to write a “The Emperor Has Very Few Clothes” post soon, though, so……
March 5th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
I was amused, but trepidatious. Fundamentally, though, Rhode Island IS undeniably a swell place.
March 6th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Well…Ohio was a pretty swell place to be this week, too! He-who-isn’t-being-named pretty much ignored the rural part of the state. Farmers can be a prickly bunch when you ignore them…
March 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
I’m delighted by Ohio! And the non-caucus version of Texas.