My View of Life on the Dock
Deb NY submits-
Wow. Some of the conversations on the blog have been a little testy of late. Strong opinions regarding coyotes and cats, the freedom of speech, ect. Nothing wrong with people sharing opinions but I thought you might post this just to simmer things down a bit. At the heart of it all, we all love nature and animals and being alive.
So, thanks Joe, for the blog and the great job you do connecting all of us in so many different ways.
Deb Nypaver
(debny01930)
Hey everyone – Please check out www.bostoniano.info to see an interview about me and the book project! Nicola Orichuia came up to Gloucester and taped our conversation at Gianni Gallo Productions.
I’m currently editing and sequencing the photographs for the book. I’m also transcribing oral histories about the lives of some of the people I’ve photographed which will be included in the book. I’ve renamed the title to, Tutta la Famiglia: Portrait of a Sicilian Caffe in America.
As always, you can head over to my Fractured Atlas page at http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=3398to learn more about the project. At the bottom of the page there’s a link to the “project website” where you can see a video on YouTube.
And of course when you go to http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=3398 at the bottom of the page there’s that ever so important link to make a tax deductible donation!!!
A presto,
Paul
July 26, 2012
"An unhurried sense of time is in itself a form of wealth."
Bonnie Friedman <http://www.bonniefriedman.com/index.html> (dates not
available)
Born in the Bronx and educated at Wesleyan University and the University
of Iowa, Friedman writes about writers writing and the spiritual and
emotional challenges of the craft. Her first book, Writing Past Dark, was
widely praised, and her frequently anthologized essays often appear in the
New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and others. She has been on the faculty at
Dartmouth and NYU, and currently teaches at the University of North Texas at
Denton.
Greg Bover
Hi,
Thought you might like to include this panorama of Rockport Harbor at sunset, taken from the Headlands several days ago, in "Good Morning Gloucester"
Nat Johnson
click photo for larger view
Dear Joe,
The Railways is underway with a DEP approved grading and paving job which is restricting access to the property. If it is possible, would you notify the community that general traffic should turn at Horton Street to loop around……there is no parking and no good turn-around beyond that point.
Thank you for your help, if possible.
Viking
Maritime Gloucester Programs
If Gloucester Massachusetts didn’t have the Greasy Pole.
The English are weird group of people as shown by the horrible opening ceremonies last night. Or it just maybe me. I think I saw Joey C AT 1 MINUTE AND 40 SECONDS INTO THE VIDEO.
In reference to the comments on Kim Smith’s Post-
Seriously?
I don’t know what bizarro world these bananaheads come from that are dancing on the graves of poor dead house pets that were mauled by Coyotes but at the risk of offending said bananaheads there really is no risk because who the fuck would want to hang out with these miserable commie bastards anyway?
These are the same people who don’t want to sentence mass murderers to the death penalty. It’s un-American to root for the wild animal over the lovable house pet (and I put all house pets over wild animals 100 times out of 100)
Let’s get something straight right off the bat in the pecking order of life of who you root for-
It goes in no uncertain terms-
This isn’t even up for debate.
You know what kind of coyote is a good coyote in your neighborhood where your pets live and your kids play? A Dead Fucking Coyote.
and if you can’t figure out the logic in that you might as well go live out in Montana or some other wild refuge location surrounded by wildlife that wants to eat your intestines for lunch with a nice bottle of Chianti.
I don’t wanna live in a society where we start putting varmint ahead of people and pets. That’s just crazy talk from people who hate people.
Give me humans over animals 100 times out of 100
Give me house pets over wildlife 100 times out of 100.
That’s What I’m saying.
Kenny MacCarthy writes-
http://www.capeanninfo.com/ Want to take a pottery class? learn how to use PowerPoint? take a film class? That’s what Gloucester’s latest community space is all about.
Ok ok. after watching a few interviews with these so called Olympic stars i have to agree with Joey. So Lame. these are’nt the same Olympians they were when we we’re growing up with. the one’s that had to find a way to support themselves to keep training to make the team. these “one’s” are spoiled brats. given money to compete. aka pro’s. changing the channel now and watching Pawn Stars! good luck to the usa brats!
Thanks to you and the Blog, and all I’ve learned from you, we had a GREAT day off wandering Gloucester- a few photos from the day at:
THANK YOU!!!
Lisa (and Mike)
DAILY EVENTS:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Celebrating Downtown Gloucester: Main Street retailers and restaurants are joined by crafters, artisans, and local non profits creating three fun-filled days for the whole family. Enjoy outdoor dining, live music and children’s activities along with the unique shopping experience.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. INFLATABLE BOUNCIES: Fun for all by Prime Time Party Zone (located in the Blackburn parking lot).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FACE PAINTING various locations along Main Street
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ROAMING RAILROAD: Enjoy a ride on the Roaming Railroad. All ages welcome. Starts in the West End.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PUPPET SHOWS brought to you by North Shore Bible Church and Faith Christian School.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. TWISTED MAGIC: Juggling, Magic and Balloon Creations. Performances all along Main Street
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CREATIVE ART ACTIVITIES: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven
1:00 p.m. DANCE PERORMANCE by Dawn’s School of Dance (Intersection of Hancock & Main Street)
10:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Stop by the Park at Corner of Main & Porter Streets
to enjoy a variety of musical entertainment.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Annette Dion (Roots Rock)
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Charlee Bianchini (singer/songwriter)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. John Hicks (guitar, ukulele & vocals)
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ric St. Germain (Rhyme & Blues)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SNAKES: Presented by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team (Friday & Saturday)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. TWISTED MAGIC: Juggling, Magic and Balloon Creations. Performances all along Main Street
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Stop by the Park at Corner of Main & Porter Streets to
enjoy musical entertainment.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. John Hicks (guitar, ukulele & vocals)
12:30 p.m. -1:00 p.m. Clara Mazo (10 yr old Violin Virtuoso)
1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. The Sturdy Oaks Bluegrass Trio
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm Ric St. Germain (Rhyme & Blues)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CREATIVE ART ACTIVITIES: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven
2:00 p.m. DANCE PERORMANCE by Ms. Tina’s School of Dance (Intersection of Hancock & Main Street)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SNAKES: Presented by the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm TWISTED MAGIC: Juggling, Magic and Balloon Creations. Performances all along Main Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SIDEWALK CHALK ART: Brought to you by Cape Ann Art Haven.
11:00 a.m. MR. DEMETRI’S TAEK WO NDO: Come watch a cool demonstration of Taek won do.
(Intersection of Hancock & Main Street)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Stop by the Park at Corner of Main & Porter Streets
to enjoy a variety of musical entertainment.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. J & C ENTERTAIMNENT DJ & Karaoke
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Bill Foley
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Annette Dion (Roots Rock)
 “The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.”
Jawaharlal Nehru
Kayaking around Gloucester and seeing everything from the water is amazing
Besides GMG the one blog I have to check out on Friday is Skip Montello et. al. at the North Coast Angler website. As we work into the summer doldrums of striped bass and bluefish a good read is the North Coast Angler Friday fish report. Social Media is covered well here because right near the top you can click on Twitter @captskipnca and Facebook @North Coast Angler for up to the minute advice on how to keep your line wet and tight.
Click the fish. Hmm, come on, I want a new report. Any minute now.
At 7pm Carlos Menezes (2nd from right on sax in the video below) leads Cape Ann Big Band at Shalin Liu (Call the box office 978-546-7391 to see if there are any tickets left).
Then at 9pm he’s at Cape Ann Brewery with The Runaround.  You’d think that he’d be exhausted after all that, but Carlos …?…  probably not.  He’ll have enough energy for a third gig starting at midnight, if you want to book him … 🙂
And he’s not the only performer doing two shows today. Â Allen Estes will be in the courtyard at the Cape Ann Museum at 4pm and then at Heath’s Tea Room with Mike O’Connell at 7pm.
Because this is Gloucester, there are another dozen shows to choose from tonight. Â See the full live music lineup here.
Ghostbusters, Footloose, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, Back to the Future, License to Drive, Mannequin, Beetlejuice, Flight of the Navigator, Bill & Ted, Princess Bride, Karate Kid, Ferris Bueller, Clue, Goonies, Flashdance, Heathers, Inner Space, Labyrinth, Lost Boys, Top Gun, Roadhouse, Liquid Sky, Short Circuit, Say Anything, Fast Times, Spinal Tap, ET, Dirty Dancing, Teen Wolf, Better of Dead, Stripes, Coming to America…
Dress up as your favorite 80s Movie Character, or just pull out your hypercolor, creepers, and side ponytails! Come to the Madfish on Rocky Neck. Dance. All. Night. Long.
SAFETY 80s Movie Party • all your favorite 80s hits • LIVE • Madfish • 77 Rocky Neck Ave • Gloucester, MA • $10
*The second of only two shows this summer!
** Dressing up encouraged, but not required!
Rockport, MA – Shelly “Y”, his act, which includes songs from the 30’s to
the 80’s will be performing at the Seaward Inn, Sunday, July 22, from 11am –
2pm. The brunch is prepared by the talented Beach Gourmet, reservations are
suggested. He is accompanied by a very talented, Berkelee trained, jazz
musician, who plays both guitar and keyboards.
Annette Means
www.seawardinn.com
Seaward Inn
44 Marmion Way
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-3471
I know Joey has no interest in the Olympic Games. I can understand with all the pros competeing now. It takes a lot out of it for me too but it’s great background noise if i’m drawing, painting or trying to come up with an idea for a GMG post.
What’s your favorite event?
My favorite event is the Bobsledding. It’s always an exciting event. Can’t wait to see it but I can’t seem to find it on the Olympic schedule. Anyone know what day it’s scheduled for?
Good Morning Gloucester 