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03/14/2026

Friday the 13th.

Almost eight years ago, this date split our lives in two.

Before.
And after.

Marik left us on a Friday the 13th.

Last month, on another Friday the 13th, we quietly began teasing something new — something we’ve been building in the middle of all of it.

And next month, on April 13th — the anniversary of the day he was set free — we will fully launch it.

Not because we love the date.

But because we refuse to let it belong only to loss.

Friday the 13th will always hold heartbreak.

But it also holds courage.
It holds love that showed up again and again.
It holds a boy who was larger than life and strong to the finish.

Over the last eight years we have met so many people walking similar roads. Parents. Survivors. Siblings. Friends. Artists. Writers. People carrying stories that deserve a place to live.

And we realized something.

Grief doesn’t end.
But neither does love.

So we decided to build something here.

✨ The Marik Legacy Collective ✨

A space for stories.
For essays and poems that tell the truth.
For art that says the hard things when words fall short.
For conversations that don’t rush grief or pretend healing is linear.

And soon, a podcast featuring Shellbi and myself.

🎙 Made the Winner

Real conversations about grief, growth, resilience, and the messy middle of life after loss, and everything in between.

This isn’t a nonprofit.
It isn’t a fundraiser.

It’s an offering.

A place to grow.
To grieve.
To create.
To remember.
To laugh again.

On April 13th, we launch.

Because his story didn’t end that day.

It changed shape.

And we believe there are many more stories waiting to be told.

🌻

If you believe love still shows up — come with us.

If you’d like to submit writing or art, comment "SUBMIT" below and we’ll send you the submission link.

If you’d be interested in sharing your story as a guest on the Made the Winner podcast, reply "PODCAST" in the comments.

And if you know someone whose story belongs in a space like this, please like, comment, and share so it can reach them.

There are so many exciting things happening, our very first website, Collaboration Merch with our Artists, a 100 shirt release for Founding Members, open Subscriptions to real Q&A Sessions and with us, and so much more!

Let’s build this together. Larger than Life, Larger than Loss!

🌻

02/23/2026

The most snow the rig has s and n in RI for sure, but nowhere near the amount 😔 f snow from 38 years in service Washington Hook & Ladder Company #1 stay safe everyone. The Weather Channel

02/22/2026

With Brennan's Brigade – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 7 months in a row. 🎉

02/22/2026

01/24/2026

Yikes!

Looks like the Abominable Snowman is heading out to get his milk & bread!

A little humor, but it's always better to be prepared!

⚠️ A major winter storm is expected to bring 1–2 feet of snow, dangerous wind gusts, and wind chills near 20 below to Foster, with the heaviest snowfall Sunday into Monday. Southern New England is under a Winter Storm Warning, with northern Rhode Island potentially seeing the highest totals.

❄️ Severe Winter Weather Safety Tips for Foster Residents, from your neighbors at the Foster Center Volunteer Fire Company — because the safety of our residents is always our priority.

🌨️ What to Expect
- 12–18 + inches of snow across Southern New England, with up to 2 feet possible in northern Rhode Island, including Foster.
- Snow begins Sunday morning, intensifies Sunday afternoon into night, and continues into Monday.
- Wind chills will drop well below zero, with dangerous cold expected.

🏡 Stay Safe at Home
- Keep faucets dripping slightly to prevent frozen pipes.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air circulate.
- Use space heaters safely — keep them 3 feet from anything that can burn, & please don't plug them into an extension cord!
- Never use ovens or stovetops for heat.
- Charge phones and devices ahead of the storm.

🔥 Heating & Generator Safety
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
- If using a generator, keep it outside, far from windows and doors.
- Refill heating fuel early — roads may become impassable.

🚗 If You Must Travel
- Avoid travel during the height of the storm.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full.
- Pack blankets, water, and an emergency kit.
- Expect slick, hazardous roads, especially bridges and overpasses.

🐾 Check on Pets & Neighbors
- Bring pets indoors and limit their time outside.
- Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and anyone who may need help.
- Foster takes care of its own — a quick check-in can make all the difference.

❤️ Need a Warm Place or Lose Heat and/or Power?
If you lose heat or power and need assistance or a place to stay warm, call our dispatch at (401) 397‑3317.
We’re staffed, ready, and here for you around the clock.

For emergencies as always, please call 9-1-1!

01/24/2026

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01/21/2026

Wow , look at that!

One from last night over Rhode Island!

01/21/2026

What's going on in Rhode Island I Love Rhode Island

01/01/2026

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