My front door is a large French door with three panels. The middle panel opens on to my Dream Deck. This large elegant French door is the window of my world. I see the city spread out in front of me, as my home faces the west, the rising sun from the east shines upon the city and the inner harbor lighting everything up to great splendor. My home sits up high on a hill and the view is spectacular. I love to watch the fishing boats going in and out of the harbor. Sea gulls fill the sky following the boats in anticipation of getting a free meal. I look across the skyline. The majestic City Hall clock tower commands the city skyline.
I see the twin blue towers of Our Lady of Good Voyage Church and the statue of Our Lady. At night her lamp is lit to guide the fishing boats to shore. I see the shining steeple of St. Ann’s Church, like a sword piercing the morning sky and steeple at St. John’s Church. All the steeples fill me with awe that God is present watching over our beautiful city. I look at the very busy fish pier where many people are at work and large trailer trucks carrying cargos of fresh fish. Many boats are tied up to the piers. I look across the harbor and I can see Stage Fort Park and the weather tower at Stillington Hall. I find myself looking into the city for the house, where I was born, the places I visited in my childhood and where I grew up.
Later in my day, I look forward to the beautiful sunsets, the brilliant colors across the evening sky. I love to sit on my deck, my favorite place in my rocking chair. I hear the birds in flight looking for their resting places for the night. Later still the city before me lights up in golden hues, the fish pier appears so magical with all its lights causing shimmering, sparkling lights across the harbor reflecting the shadows of the fishing boats.
The city lights are like jewels. I look up at the sky on a starlit night. The moon and all the stars are visible to me. I can rock in my chair and never tire of magical view. I feel so at peace with God and my world as I meditate. Truly I am so blessed. My wealth is overwhelming, as I thank God for this wonderful gift.
Virginia (Frontiero) McKinnon
Good Morning Gloucester 
Beautiful, Virginia
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Yes Virginia, you are blessed. When I was looking for a house to buy, first I would look out of every window. The agents tried to take me to the updated kitchen ~ I told them “I can always change the kitchen but I can never change the view”. Even tho I live in Annapolis ~ I enjoy your same starlit nite and moon and meditate to hold the Gloucester magic within me. Thanks for reminding us these are blessings. I truly enjoyed your story.
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This is a blessing for sure and what a view!
Dionne Warwick – The Windows of The World (1967)
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There is an added bonus that she (my mother) does not mention. My father has every hearing aid ever made and will not wear any of them, so the TV is kept at the highest volume and you have to shout to communicate. The porch is the only place to find a little peace and quiet. He can hear the refrigerator door open from 50 yds away though.
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50 yards maybe dad’s little secret? My step father has one he will not used it either so feel like that song tears for fears (Shout)…With a view like this the porch may just be a great place to be…Thanks for the tranquilty the photo brings! Now mom was good at catching us kids raiding the fridge -hard to get around the light at night also! 🙂
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Virginia,
You’re outdoing yourself. Excellent for content and writing! I can picture you in your rocking chair admiring your panoramic view. Is there anything more beautiful than the City of Gloucester?
Marion O’Connell Frost
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Thank you for sharing your view with all of us; what you see from your French doors, and your beatific spirit.
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Love it!! Thanks for sharing, this was really inspiring and awesome!!
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