Sara Kelley

Thank you to Bill Bowman for his inspiration for this column. It was indeed the sign at my church that caught his eye in September, with a slide that reads “Unitarian Universalism: Our Central Value is Love.” It is not up all the time; we rotate the messages to accompany the Sunday services and what’s going on in the community and the world. But this one is up more than any of our others. It’s both a protective umbrella for us, but also a challenge.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but its vegan food options are booming like never before. If you’re visiting, or you just want to get to know the plant-based scene a little better, check out the best places to eat below. Are there any vegan restaurants in Rhode Island? While New York and California tend to attract the most plant-based buzz, the Ocean State has become a recent hotspot for vegans on the East Coast.

A skin cancer researcher and practicing Dermatologist, Gross was anxious about the lack of effective skincare options available on the market. So in 2000, Gross, along with his wife Carrie, released their namesake brand. In December 2023, twenty years after the brand's inception, Shiseido announced that it would be acquiring Dr. Dennis Gross. The brand is highly regarded due to its development of revolutionary products.