Swatting call today at East Providence HS too. 3 adults, 3 children killed at a school in Nashville this a.m.

As a parent, I'M SO FUCKING TIRED OF THIS BULLSHIT.

My dad still teaches at a RI HS at age 72. I worry for my kids and parent every day.

This country is insane.

Fact-based info: I run a business here that has alot to do with new residences.

I can personally attest to the fact that lots of people have moved here in the last 2 years, from all over the country. I'm constantly amazed by how many people come from CA, TX, NY, NJ and the midwest. Also, over the last five years, there has been a constant stream of people moving here from Boston and surrounding areas. The main reason they say they relocated was cost of living has become crazy there. People who rent and work there are now ready to buy homes but can't afford to live there. RI has recently added transportation options for commuters, making us a viable option for Boston workers.

If your home has knob and tube, they cannot insulate. An licensed electrician has to certify that there is no knob and tube (RISE will send you the certification form).

I live in Riverside, operate my business here and I love it. Friendly town, 5 minutes from Providence and 10 minutes from Seekonk, Mass for shopping. 10 minutes from hospitals, 20 min from airport. Schools are great, 2 great veterinarians, our little town center is being revitalized and is doing well.

I don't know why but this makes me chortle.

As an electrician who does Knob and Tube Remediation Work with customers who are utilizing RISE, I would 100% recommend going through the energy audit and any programs they offer you.

Italian Corner in East Providence on Rt 6 is HEAVENLY. Even that oddball Guy Fieri loves it.

I'm 50 and moved to RI from my.hometown of Dallas, TX at age 20. I could have almost written this post myself (except the awesome RISD part). I am very nice, friendly, outgoing, generous, etc and have had the most difficult time making a real connection driendship here. I have 1000s 9f acquaintances and people I know that like me and we get along great, but not real friends. I have many thoughts on why this is that would bore everyone here and possibly get some of the same responses below, which I don't need.

Just PLEASE KNOW, it's not all you- I promise. I belong to a group of Texans in RI and we have discussed this ad nauseum (cue the inslt comment from a reddit about where I was born). The social issues are real and are a regional thing. It is what it is. Find you another transplant who hasn't gotten totally snarky yet like my sourpatch ass has and forge you a new path!