My View of Life on the Dock
Forwarded by FOB Charlie Carrol-
Carlo Vogele writes-
I shot this little musical film in my kitchen over a few weeks in late 2011. It is the result of my passion for beautiful sad opera songs and my interest in the tragic destiny of a fish.
It’s been in festivals this year, touring Annecy, Hiroshima, Ottawa, Telluride and more. It is also part of the 14th Animation Show of Shows. You can visit the blog for more making of pics and film info : furtivalagrimafilm.blogspot.com/
Peace and goodwill, the whole year around.
Several weeks ago I posted several experiments taken with the new Fujifilm X-E1 multiple exposure setting. I really like this feature although I received some flack from a photographer friend informing me that double exposures can be created in Photoshop. Of course I know that, I just like the immediacy of composing in the camera and in the moment and think the feeling that is achieved is reminiscent of the accidental effects created in film photography. These photos were all shot in very low light indoors and I am looking forward to playing more with this feature outdoors on a warm sunny spring day, with butterflies and other living creatures as muses, rather than imaginative Christmas fairies!
Fujifilm X-E1 Multiple Exposures
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Yesterday while picking up cream for our holiday pies I was reminded of Joey’s post from several weeks ago, “Can this tiny thing of heavy cream really cost $3.69???,” where he pointed out the ridiculous cost of the 16 ounce Hood heavy cream from Shaws, priced at $3.69. GMG reader Jenna commented that the Market Basket price was $2.99. Yesterday, the 16 ounce container of heavy cream at Stop and Shop was $2.39. I am glad to see these more competitive prices from both Stop and Shop and Market Basket. For the grocery items I purchase for my family, Stop and Shop’s prices are consistently the least expensive of the three chains.
“Santa Baby” was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt and Henri René and his orchestra in 1953. The song was written by Joan Javits (niece of Senator Jacob Javits) and Philip Springer. I hope you enjoy the glamor shots and vintage fashions in this video as much as do I!
Santa Baby, slip a sable under the tree, For me.
been an awful good girl, Santa baby,
so hurry down the chimney tonight.
Santa baby, a 54 convertible too,
Light blue.
I’ll wait up for you dear,
Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight. Continue reading “Eartha Kitt’s “Santa Baby” Holiday Song of the Day”
Multitasking isn’t. Isn’t what? Isn’t Multi. Not really. Just when we thought we were more efficient, science rears its ugly head and proves us wrong. Google multitasking and you’ll see most of the results busting the myth of multitasking — many even saying it’s bad for our brains (see an example here). YIKES!
You can still walk and chew gum at the same time. That won’t fry your brain. You can even drive and listen to the radio or sing or talk to the passenger at the same time. But “switching tasks”, according to this article, isn’t just bad for your brain, it can even threaten your “basic health.” Looks like interest rates are about to change (click here if you’re wondering about that).
Our new phones have a new feature they’re trying to sell us. It transcribes voice-mails to text so you can read them on your phone. So I ask Vickie, why would I want that? It’s so much easier to listen to my voice mail. I don’t have to fumble for my glasses. I can listen in the car … Well, you can read them in a meeting, she replies.
Really? Seems to me that if I’m in a meeting where I can read my voice-mail, I’m in the wrong meeting. Turns out, Google agrees. According to this article in Forbes, Google banned laptops at meetings and guess what? People who had more important stuff to do just left the meeting. Brilliant!
Here’s a fun experiment — proof that multitasking isn’t. Watch the video below while doing something else, like talking on the phone, or answering emails or reading transcribed voice-mails. I’ll bet you won’t laugh. Now stop everything else and watch. It’s hysterical!
In the spirit of trying to quit (multitasking, that is) we’re gonna do you a favor and not post anything tomorrow (sorry, Joey). You won’t be tempted to read our post while sitting in church or opening presents or eating Christmas dinner. Nope. You’ve got a multitasking free day. Enjoy it, and imagine how clear your head will feel and how wonderful life will be once you’ve quit for good.
Then try this on Wednesday. Go to one of Gloucester’s excellent music venues (see live music lineup here) and actually listen to the music (eat & drink if you like, but don’t talk). You’ll get why we keep telling you Gloucester has top talent and a burgeoning music scene.
The other day I got an envelope in the mail from someone in Pennsylvania named Ali Thome, who read my blog posts about the origami Christmas/Fishmas tree, and decided to chip in!
Thanks for the beautiful origami, Ali!
She draws caricatures for a living. Check out her blog!
from Brianmoc www.brianmoc.com
Hi Joey,
Just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2013.
You have the only blog that I follow daily. I look forward to browsing GoodMorningGloucester, much like it used to be popular to read the morning paper. Though I live in Connecticut, a piece of my heart always resides in Gloucester. Your blog is like a little piece of Gloucester, every day. You cover such a great mixture of the town, that it has a feel just as if I were there. You have a special relationship with the fisherman and all the town businesses, which you touch upon, one by one. I’ve even picked up a few good recipes from your blog. Heck, you have some of the best cooks in the world with Sista Felicia, Sheree DeLorenzo, Laurie Lufkin and others. One thing I’m thankful for this year, is GoodMorningGloucester.
Sincerely,
Alan (Sunset-Sailor on Flickr)
The families of Captain Wally Gray, Jr. and crew member Wayne Young, of F.V. Foxy Lady II along with dozens of friends and supporters from Maine and Gloucester gathered at the Fisherman’s Memorial to pay their respects to the two men who were declared lost at sea this week.
All photos © Marty Luster 2012
Hey Joe,
As you may know, my uncle Frank Destino passed away last week. I found this old photo and I think that might be David Cox on the far right. He graduated with Frank and thought he might like this. Please forward to him….
Best,
Tucker
Check out The Gloucester Daily Times Story About Frank By Sports Editor Nick Curcuru here-
By Nick Curcuru Sports Editor
Superior athlete, outstanding football skill, one of the best athletes to play at Gloucester High School, wonderful human being.
Those were just a few of the words used to describe Frank Destino, a former GHS standout in both football and baseball. Destino passed away last Thursday at the age of 77, but the legacy he left behind in Gloucester will not soon be forgotten.
the entire article here
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Good Morning Gloucester 