Block Island Tag

  Story published on sorhodeisland.com by Todd Corayer [caption id="attachment_8254" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Photo of Bailey Payne - Photo by Tracy Finn[/caption]   It’s quite a lot of work, managing 17 acres of animals and a small business while staying focused on your education. Bailey Payne does all of that while playing two instruments and three sports, collecting and delivering eggs from her hundreds of chickens and, most importantly, being the sweetest fifth grader. At just ten years young, she’s...

  Tom Mahoney may very well be the most popular person on Block Island. All the people who live there know him. Mentioning his name always brings a smile and an “I love Tom,” whether you are talking to a waitress, a realtor, a storeowner, or a builder. Tom works in construction on the island during the week, building some of the beautiful new houses going up wherever there are ocean views. His claim to fame, though,...

Cozy… is a funny word to use about clothes in summer.  But our Party with Moms hoodie is as cozy as your bed.  Perfect for that day on the beach when the sun goes behind a cloud and a cool wind starts blowing.  Perfect for late evening when the temperature drops and your sunburn makes you shiver… perfect to pull over your head as the boat speeds along, kicking up spray…  And of course perfect...

    What do you love to do with your children? How old are they? And what is your greatest wish for them? Our sons Sean and Quinn are 19 and 14. As they have grown, what we do together has evolved. It is an amazing journey watching the transformation from toddlers to teens. One thing that has not changed is the time we always find to have amazing conversations. They are never planned and can happen at...