Can we get Coldplay for next year’s Superbowl halftime show? Please and Thank You
Month: February 2013
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“Fatboy Cichlid” by Deb Clarke
“Fatboy Cichlid” by Deb Clarke
“We had a 30 gallon community aquarium for quite a few years where this rare blue faced Cichlid grew to 10 inches or so by eating most of the other fish in the tank. He consumed tetras, angel fish, silver dollars, guppies, zebras…he left the Pleco alone…he ate the 5 inch crayfish too! The painting of the Cichlid known as “Fatboy” to us was completed in 1995, just before I turned my full time attention to glass commissions. The media: oil on portrait linen with metal leaf and iridescent mylar. pentimento from the still life of pears and florals and dishes is evident, along with some crackling issues from scrapedowns. the crackled layer is very thin, the under paint is firmly attached to the substrate and in good condition. the linen came from an end roll, unfortunately there is regular bleed through to the back of the linen. the bleed is limited to the tack holes where it was attached to the loom.
All types of Prints of “Fatboy” are available at:FineArtsAmerica
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/fatboy-cichlid-debbie-clarke.html
http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
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Origami Class at The Hive
I’ll be back at The Hive for another origami class this Thursday!
I am still picking out exactly what models I will teach, but I will probably focus on Valentine’s Day-related models – depending on who comes, we will might make a heart bookmark, a rose, and maybe a gift box (a nice box with a lid from one sheet of paper, which we didn’t have time to make during the last origami class).
The rose and the box are more complex models, so we’ll have to see what the participants are ready to take on. I’ll have a few other models ready just in case. Also, I can try to accomodate specific requests, if someone wants to let me know ahead of time.
The class will be on Thursday, February 7, 7-9pm, $15 student/$20 adult. If possible, please register ahead of time, so we know how many plan for. Call 978.283.3889 or email thehive@arthaven.org
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Thank you NFL
Thank you so much for not giving us a half time show featuring sixty year old plus retread acts like the Stones, Madonna, or Aerosmith and instead giving us the electric fresh young act and giving today’s talent a chance to shine on the worlds biggest stage.
Props to Beyonce. An addendum: does anyone else think that Beyonce is the second most attractive member of Destiny’s Child behind Kelly Rowland? Girl was sporting some guns. No disrespect to Beyonce she lit that stage up.
Would have loved to see the Niners come back if for no other reason than to see how my Colin Kapernick /Taylor Swift prop bet would have worked out but my guess is now that the Ravens won and they will get more publicity Ray Lewis has a better shot at pushing her guts around than Kapernick.
Hope y’all enjoyed the game. 🙂
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No man’s land between Christmas and Spring
What to do? Savvy shoppers and Rubber Duck knows this is a good time to go shopping. The seasonal shops that stay open through the winter are having sales to clear out stuff before they crank it all up for the season opener. And as Rubber Duck found out at La Provence in Rockport, it’s good stuff. She easily took care of Sue’s birthday going for Rubber Duck yellow serving tray and cheese server as well as a washable mat to make the bathroom cheery.
From Bearskin Neck in Rockport to Rocky Neck in Gloucester as well as the West End in between now is the time for locals to go shopping before all those tourists show up.
La La Provence website is Rubber Duck yellow
Open Thursdays to Sunday 11AM to 5PM
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Tweet of The Day From @Sarcasm Page
@SarcasmPage: It’s nice when someone can reply to your sarcasm with sarcasm instead of just getting offended. Shared via TweetCaster
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Gloucester DECA Fundraiser
Hello!My name is Danielle Pomeroy, and I am a senior at Gloucester High School. I am the president of our city’s DECA chapter, and was wondering if there was any way in which you could publish an article publicizing our upcoming fundraiser. It is a babysitting night on Valentine’s Day at the Magnolia Library for all ages 2-12. The cost is $5 an hour, $20 for the entire night (5-9). For each additional child from the same family, the cost will be a $10 flat rate. We will include arts & crafts, activities, snacks, and a movie. It will be run by a large group of local students participating in Gloucester DECA, and all proceeds will go towards reducing the cost for our state competing in March (approximate $320 per student, and 15 are eligible to attend). If you have any questions you can contact me, Danielle Pomeroy, atdaniellepomeroy2013@gmail.comThank You!Sincerely, Danielle
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Meet The Trainer: Ken Olson
Ken trains people of all ages at MAC Fitness Gloucester. If you would like to train with Ken his contact info is below. For more information about joining the Manchester Athletic Club and training with Ken call 978-526-8900.
Name:
Ken Olson
kolson@macfitnessclub.com
Area of training expertise:
Functional training for weight loss and athletic performance
Why workout?:
To maintain a healthy weight and improve the quality of your life especially in everyday activities.
Favorite exercise:
Squat to maintain independence and functional mobility.
Favorite healthy easy to cook recipe:
Mexican Egg & Potato Breakfast Skillet
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk or water
1/4 tsp. salt
Pepper
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (2 oz.)
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup crumbled tortilla chips
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, Optional
Step 1 Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add potatoes, cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes.
Step 2 Meanwhile beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in bowl until blended.
Step 3 Reduce heat to medium. Pour eggs over potatoes in skillet. As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner. Continue cooking until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly.
Step 4 Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover pan. Let stand until cheese is melted. Top with salsa, chips and cilantro, if desired.
Ken Olson M.Ed.
Personal Trainer/Membership Associate
MAC Fitness 6 Whistle Stop Way Gloucester, MA 01930
www.macfitnessclub.com
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Rate This Press Release
Samuel Ina sent me this photo-
In the subject line of the email-
“Acrylic painting”
I replied-
sam is there something you wanted to say about this particular painting?
To which Sam sent this incredibly informative press release-
Yes Giclees available for sale from June thru Oct. Thank You Sam
Alrighty then.
So click on the title of this post and under the post you will see the rating star system. Vote one star for the worst press release you’ve ever seen and vote 5 stars for the most brilliant descriptive effective press release you’ve ever seen.
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Community Stuff 2/4/13
An afternoon of Scottish music fills the air at the Annisquam Village Church on Sunday afternoon, February 10 at 4 PM when Parcel of Rogues comes to play their irrepressible jigs, reels, and strathspeys. The Parcel of Rogues are three old friends who come together to share their love of the music of Scotland. Fiddler Calum Pasqua is a two-time winner of the prestigious Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition held annually at Blair Castle in Scotland. He was the first American ever to compete when he came away with first place! Calum grew up doing Scottish dancing with his Dundonian mother and playing bagpipes in the NYC Police Band.
Susie Petrov, the group’s piano and accordion player, discovered Scottish music through the dancing when she was a teenager. It has been her life’s most pleasurable work travelling to Scotland, Canada, and across the USA and Europe, playing for concerts, dancing, and teaching others to play the music.
Along the way on her Scottish teaching travels, Petrov met fiddler Neil Ewart, a high school student at the National Centre for Excellence in Traditional Music, who hails from the remote Ardnamurrichan Peninsula. Neil has continued this work and study in Applied Music at Strathclyde University. His fiddle playing spans the spectrum of techno-Gaelic songs to straight up jigs, reels and strathspeys.
The trio’s music spans the range from emotional slow airs to high-energy, toe-tapping reels and jigs. Selections will be announced from the stage, inviting the audience to know more about the music of the day. It is rumored that the concert will include a bit of dancing and piping, as well, with plenty of kilts and tartans about! Shortbread and tea follow the concert. The historic Annisquam Village Church, known for its superb acoustics, is at 820 Washington Street in Gloucester at the head of Lobster Cove.
Tickets at the door only: $15. / $5. child accompanied by adult.
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We Lose A Good Morning Gloucester Favorite To The Navy
Sean retires from lobstering to enlist in the Navy
A little bit of sunshine will be leaving along with Sean. Always positive always funny.
We will miss you buddy.
Remember- The Backbone of this country is…..
Long before there were run-ins with Buddhists there was jock strap diving.
Always willing to try new things, Sean takes on a new look.
What’s next on Sean’s hit parade? Stay Tuned.
Here’s a video we took a while back in which Sean wins a bet
Youth and Energy With A Dash Of Crazy.
Sean Is A Sick Monkey, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
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Bird ID. This One Was Perched On A Telephone Pole At Our Dock Captain Joe and Sons
Mark Ring tells me it came down and attacked one of out lobstermen last week.
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Passports Restaurant- You Guessed It, Now On Twitter
Got a question about when the next wine dinner is happening? What their hours are going to be? Request a special dish?
Tweet my boy Eric Lorden @PassportsGlo
And check out the Passports Website here
New to twitter? Intimidated? Check out this twitter tutorial-
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Happy as a Clam
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Beautiful and Cold at Wingersheek Beach
On a beautiful February day, the color of the water made me shiver.
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Someone Likes Mocking Me
Someone I may or may not be related to through marriage thinks I’m crazy for showering before and after the gym and that I wear several pairs of fresh undies a day.
Is it strange to want to keep my nuts comfy fresh?
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Some things that make Gloucester such a unique place
You could go on and on, but it was getting a little crowded.
E.J. Lefavour
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Big GAAC meeting this Friday, 8:00 PM at the Lanesville Community Center
Rubber Duck and I are NOT going to this one. REPEAT: ARE NOT GOING. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED ON ACCOUNT OF SNOWMAGEDDON STORM NEMO’S ARRIVAL.
Friday night’s GAAC meeting has been cancelled on account of really really bad weather. Ted Blank’s great talk has been rescheduled to July 12.
At the February 8th meeting of the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club, GAAC favorite Ted Blank will speak to us about the Curiosity Mars rover! The Curiosity rover and the Mars Science Laboratory it carries are the most expensive, most complex instruments ever sent to the surface of another planet. In addition to great pictures, Curiosity is now returning cutting-edge science data for the first time. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Ted Blank for an in-depth look at the news and photos “just in from Mars”! GAAC meets on the second Friday of every month at the Lanesville Community Center, at 8:00 pm. There are no dues or fees, and everyone is welcome. You can learn more about us at http://gaac.us or on our Facebook page, at http://facebook.com/gaacpage
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Cape Ann TV’s Andrew Love is a Genius
This past week Andrew Love, Cape Ann TV producer, has been helping to organize, copy, and transfer to various external hard drives my film projects in progress, and to also locate a plethora of render files that were on a variety of hard drives–terabytes of information and footage! He’s a gifted editor and organizer and I am grateful to him for lending his considerable talents.
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Do you have a project that you would like develop to air on Cape Ann TV? Membership is open to any citizen of Cape Ann 16 years of age or older. (Ed. Note: membership is a only $20.00 per year!). Training classes are included in the membership fee. Learn more about television production and what makes Cape Ann TV so unique.
Cape Ann Television has wonderful after school programs for students. Gloucester students can attend the after school program held by Cape Ann TV at Art Haven. For more information call Lisa Smith at 978-281-2443. For Rockport students, there is a new after school video club led by Cape Ann TV producer Andrew Love. For more information call Andrew at 978-281-2443.
My sincerest thanks Andrew for all you help this past week!
Unfortunately, I don’t have a great photo of Andrew so this will have to do (he’s really much better looking in person, for all the single gals in GMG land). Barry O’Brien (left) and Andrew Love teaching a class at Cape Ann TV studio.
Lisa Smith and Andrew Love ~ above photo courtesy Google Image Search from the Gloucester Daily Times
Good Morning Gloucester 