J. S. Turner

This morning I arose and immediately got ready to drive myself to Providence in order to get proximity parking to participate and photograph today's March for Our Lives Rally at the State House. It was just yesterday that I sat with a friend over lunch saying just how despondent … [Read more...]

     One year today the Women's March in Washington D.C. took place. Similarly, a sister march in Rhode Island happened as women everywhere stood in solidarity seeking representation. Well guess what "they are back" and "unified" and "focused" and "angry" and … [Read more...]

Early in the am on Monday a storm swept through neighborhoods throughout Rhode Island. The ProJo reported more than 113,000 homes and businesses lost power. Wind gusts nudging past 70 miles per hours were felt throughout the State. I found myself sleepy eyed the following morning … [Read more...]

A few months back Open Doors Rhode Island promoted a open house of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue, the oldest Orthodox congregation in Rhode Island. The synagogue, founded in 1896 is listed on the National Register of Historical places. Now in disrepair the synagogue will close its … [Read more...]

Last Saturday "Doors Open RI" produced a citywide open house event where free access had been arranged to 20 places and spaces within the city limits. A few months back I attended my first Doors Open event at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue. This organization provides access, to … [Read more...]