The Gardner Heist, 25 Years Ago Today
A unique theory about who stole over $500 million in art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, in Boston. It remains the biggest art theft in history and is still unsolved! 3/18/15
http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150318/ENTERTAINMENT/303189999/13938/ENTERTAINMENT

French Ginger Ale At Newport's White Horse Tavern
On a snow-filled Valentine's night long ago, a broken heart is mended by banana bread, French ginger ale, and love. And, yes, a deep-deep kiss and the strong beat of a true heart. 2/13/15

At the Providence Journal:

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20150212/Opinion/150219694

A GIFT FROM AN UNEXPECTED PLACE
Beckoned by a blizzard, a third-grade girl walks out on a limb and falls into the future.
http://bit.ly/1trDrGx

Merry Christmas to All. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwbPpOjFJ7I&feature=youtu.be

TO THIS DAY
Herewith a tale of Thanksgiving, complete with swans and cows, messy kisses and weeping willows. Even a country lane, and in the distance, beyond the pastures, the promise of a better life.
http://www.providencejournal.com/opinion/commentary/20141127-charles-pinning-after-the-turkey-a-slice-of-solitude.ece

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