Sorry for the lack of Monday update. I’ve been busy helping M move offices and studying for comps. So I welcomed P’s call at 4 to go walk the pup and watch some Sopranos. Then I ended up cooking with C and P before the Monday ritual of TV watching…nothing new or exciting to report, but a fun night. Well, not entirely true – C and I walked down to the elementary school and swung on the playground. Something I haven’t done in quite sometime but who doesn’t love a childhood swingset!
Anyway, this afternoon I finally visited a park I’ve had on my list to check out since living last in Providence. Prospect Terrace Park is a small, urban park, tucked away on Congdon St. on the East Side, overlooking a great city view of Providence (check Flickr later today for some pictures I snapped). It was established in 1867 and was another stomping ground for my friend H.P Lovecraft. The park is also home to Roger Williams, the founder of Rhode Island. His remains lie in the base of a 35-foot stone statue, work of Leo Friedlander. The only frustration with the statue is that somewhat difficult to see from the park itself as Williams looks outward from a promontory, down onto the city he established (along with unattractive tagging from various vandals). It is a great little urban park, nearby my department. Glad I checked it out now, while the weather is beautiful!
