The Prettiest Hands

A tale of terror and lost concertos, seen through the eyes of a boy who only wanted some good candy. 10/26/14.

http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20141026-charles-pinning-a-secret-far-scarier-than-staged-halloween-frights.ece

Valentino's Castle

Rudolph Valentino once danced in Providence. The year was 1923, and now, more than 90 years later, it still takes two....
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20141005-charles-pinning-dancing-around-rudolph-valentinos-brick-castle.ece

 

Lessons of Life From The Old Portagee
From his lawn chair beneath the grape arbor over his driveway in the Fox Point section of Providence, The Old Portagee in his 40-year-old Broooks Brothers shirt, gives a boy something to think about, while they chew on grilled chourico and fava beans. 08/31/14.
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20140831-charles-pinning-lessons-of-life-from-the-old-portagee.ece

 

This Land Is My Land (Newport, That Is)
Sitting on a high stone wall on Broadway in Newport, a couple friends admiring the cars coming into town for the Folk Festival, meet the unusual occupants of a Cadillac that overheats and pulls over right below them. 08/03/2014.
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20140803-charles-pinning-this-land-is-my-land-newport-that-is.ece

 
Finding Independence on Independence Day
A boy and a girl disappear into the dunes of Little Compton, while the log burns and the fireworks explode. 07/04/2014.
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20140704-charles-pinning-looking-for-independence-on-independence-day.ece

The Day I Feared Dad's Love Would Go Up In Smoke

Bored on a summer's day, a young boy gets into big trouble in the basement. 06/13/14

http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20140613-charles-pinning-the-day-i-feared-dads-love-would-go-up-in-smoke.ece

FRECKLES IN THE FACE OF WAR

A soldier fights his way out of a hellhole back to the girl and life he loves. 05/26/14.
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20140526-charles-pinning-freckles-in-the-face-of-war.ece