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Mike Griffin

@rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social
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#1 fan of the biggest little state, Rhode Island. Weather & history nerd, tree hugger, supporter of local journalism, father of 3, husband of a saint. Kayaking, hiking, and I've walked at least 1 mile daily without missing a day since October 27, 2022!

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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Swamp Maples are just past peak foliage in MA. A few breaks of sun after 5 days of clouds. Nice afternoon for kayaking.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Nice evening for an after work walk in Lincoln, Rhode Island. I love this Sycamore tree.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Took a photo of our flowers before the Nor'eastaaaaah moves in this weekend. Great year for the Zinnias.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Good morning from Maine. Fall is in the air.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Beautiful butterfly on our Zinnias this morning here in Rhode Island.
Butterfly on Zinnia
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
One of my favorite things Bumblebees do is taking a nap under a flower. This was earlier this morning in my yard. He's up about now working hard.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Grief is a strange thing. I attended the funeral for an ex girlfriend of mine who I had not seen in about 25 years. Her death has hit me so hard. So many memories have come to mind, ones that I didn't even know were still in my brain. Rest in peace my friend.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Really cool shot by my wife. If you zoom in, you'll see a honey bee in the same flower. #hummingbirds #bees Rhode Island, USA.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Smoky sky from the forest fires in Canada with a bird on top of a cross taking in the view of the eerie sun. Lincoln, Rhode Island.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
I grew up next to a working dairy farm. It's still in operation today. My mom sent this photo of cow manure being spread out on the field last week. That smell is strangely nostalgic for me 💩
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Memorial Day weekend in New England. 2nd year in a row with cold and rainy weather, and sitting by the fireplace under a blanket. In true New England form, I'm also watching This Old House.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Back on the water today. 82 and sunny. Water temp was 62 which for early April is impressive. (shallow lake warms quickly) Shoulder injury this past Fall so I'm grateful to be able to kayak albeit slowly.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I heard Wood Frogs for the first time this year. Spring has arrived! Volume up for that sweet sound of happy frogs. #RhodeIsland #Spring #frogs
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Hello Providence I see you out there looking great as always. Shot taken today from Cumberland, RI. #RhodeIsland #Providence #CumberlandRI
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Rhode Island is truly a gem of a state. Nice winter walk around the Monastery in Cumberland today.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Dead calm this morning in Lincoln, RI. A few splashes of foliage here and there.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Perfect beach day today in Rhode Island today. Water is still nice!
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Goodbye August. The golden hour in Narragansett, Rhode Island. #summer #beach #RhodeIsland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I'm digging the pastel colors on the I-way bridge in Providence this evening.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Summer in the ocean state is pretty amazing. #RhodeIsland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Hibiscus 🌺 and Echinacea saying hello to each other. #flowers #summer
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Summer sunrise this morning. My FB Marketplace used kayak has been one of my best purchases. #sunrise #summer #newenglandlife
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
A beach day is always better than a work day. #RhodeIsland #beach
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Coffee cup salute to all the dads out there! #fathersday #bennys #coffeecupsalute
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
I recently kayaked around upper Narragansett Bay. I kept thinking how fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful state. #RhodeIsland #kayaking Here are a few of my photos from this paddle.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
This is typically the week I put our window ACs in for the Summer but Instead I opted roaring fire. 47 degrees with light rain tonight in Rhode Island.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I was busy discovering beautiful Rhode Island today. Wood River is a special place. #RhodeIsland #kayaking #nature
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Double rainbow 🌈 alert in northern Rhode Island
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
This serene scene was interrupted by me sneezing loud enough that it caused nearby birds to take flight.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Fellow pollen allergy suffers, I salute you. Stay strong! 💪🏻 #Spring #pollen
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a man in a suit and tie says " allergies are real "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " allergies are real "
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Baby turtle on a log. Definitely a perfect day to warm up. #turtles #nature
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
After a long winter, I was finally able to kayak after work on this top 10 weather day. Great to be back on the water. #kayaking #RhodeIsland #weather
Kayaking Rhode Island
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Thinking of Summer, on this Winter-like day in Spring. Perfect weather for a Nutty Irishman. Cheers! #RhodeIsland #Spring #fireplace #delslemonade
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Noooooooo! The Great Pyramid of Pawtucket is being dismantled. #RhodeIsland #localhistory
Apex building Pawtucket Rhode Island
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Our local ice cream shop was packed today and I heard Wood Frogs in the swamp! Spring is in the air and I love it.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Hey fellow Rhode Islanders, #8 on Ted's list is bringing back memories of losing the PawSox to MA. Now they're stealing Mr. Potato Head from us. (most likely)
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
This is a big win for Rhode Islanders who value coastal access rights.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The blue sky after the snow storm is really beautiful. #winter #weather #RhodeIsland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Good morning snowy Rhode Island! Beautiful out there. My compliments to our DPW who have been out all night keeping our roads safe. #snow #RhodeIsland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
0.0" of snow on the ground here in Cumberland, RI as of 7pm.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Interesting and tragic story/local history here in Cumberland, RI. Great article by Sofia Barr @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social #history #RhodeIsland www.valleybreeze.com/news/ann-hop...
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Ann & Hope was the site of fatal sleigh ride of 1893
CUMBERLAND – In the early hours of Jan. 18, 1893, a jovial sleigh ride through Lonsdale turned deadly, resulting in eight human deaths and two animal fatalities. The incident was
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
Today was day 800 in a row walking together. The wind made it a bit more challenging, but we'll keep this streak going as long as we can. #healthyhabits #mentalhealth #walking (Note, to count as a walk, we have to do at least 1 mile. Most days are 2-3+)
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Nice after work walk in the woods. Moshassuck River Preserve, Lincoln, RI. Trails are well marked. Hiking boots are a must as there are a few stream crossings. Amazing glacial eradics. #hiking #nature #beautifulrhodeisland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Welcome back, Independent Man!
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Ice Cream Machine in #RhodeIsland is a great place to be on a 58 degree December day. The new Cumberland Community Center is to the right in the background. Construction is almost complete.
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Quite the moonrise right now in Rhode Island!
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I spy a construction worker but not The Independent Man statue. Soon enough. In the meantime, brave construction workers are high atop the Rhode Island State House. Must be a fantastic view. #RhodeIsland #IndependentMan
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Power outages across Rhode Island. It's pretty wild out there right now. Stay safe!
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
And just like that, my Christmas decorating was done. #Bennys #beststoreever #RhodeIsland
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Mike Griffin @rhodyknowsbest.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
First snow of the season here in RI! #RhodeIsland #weather #snow
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