Author Archives: Franci

A Summer Weekend in Providence, Rhode Island

soft white flower petals with blue skies and an old Providence, RI home in the background.

Last summer we wanted to get away for a little weekend trip for our anniversary. We looked at flights from Nashville to places such as Savannah, New Orleans, and Charleston but the flights were more pricy than we were wanting to pay. After further searching, Brent found the explore feature on Kayak, which lets you find flights anywhere from your city. He quickly located a super cheap round trip flight to Providence, Rhode Island. We booked it!

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Our Summer Traditions: Unrushed and Sun-kissed

Post updated 3/12/21

Little boy, around 4 years old, in a swimming pool. He is wearing googles and a puddle jumper for water safety. He is smiling and in front of a pool slide.

The changing of seasons is always a delight. I love the transition into summer. The sound of an ice cream truck in the distance, the trees covered in bright green leaves and the warmth of the sun felt instantly on your skin as you step outside — summer has arrived in all its glory.

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Racial Inequality Towards Black Americans – Listening and Loving

A water color painting of hearts. The hearts are all different black skin tone shades. the word Love is written at the bottom.

My heart is so saddened by discrimination and I’m glad it’s currently a national conversation, though I wish it didn’t take death and injustice to bring about change.

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