My View of Life on the Dock
Hey Joey- Someone sent photos in from Marini Farms recently. Thought you
might like to see what the corn maze looks like from the air. It’s
surprisingly elaborate. I shot this from a helicopter a couple weeks
ago. Don’t worry about the copyright watermark if you’d care to to put
this on your GMG website!
Thanks-
Dave Stotzer
Save the Date
Rockport High School DECA is sponsoring ……………
3rd Annual Sea Shells and Jingle Bells Holiday Inn and Home Kitchen Tour
Sunday, December 8, 2013
1-5 PM
6 Homes and 4 Inns on tour —all new locations
Tour starts at Rockport Inn and Suites 183 Main Street Rockport
Tickets available online at www.rhsdeca.com or at the Holiday PTO Fair on November 16.
Ticket prices: $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event
For more information call 978-546-1234 or email slarsen@rpk12.org
The Gloucester Writers Center presents Endicott Writers Night on Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 p.m., at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. The featured writers are a group of students and professors from Endicott College who demonstrate the breadth of literary talent on campus.
Our first reader, Dan Sklar, is a creative writing professor at Endicott well known not only for his colorful poetry, stories and plays but also for his ability to inspire students through his positive attitude and free spirit. Recent publications include the Harvard Review, New York Quarterly, Ibbetson Street Press and The Art of the One-Act. His one act play Lycanthropy was produced at the Boston Theatre Marathon in 2012 and was reviewed by the Boston Globe. Ibbetson Street Press published Flying Cat (Actually Swooping) Poems, Stories and Plays this year.
Our next reader is Endicott student Meghan Perkins, well known around campus for her work ethic. She is scheduled to graduate with a B.A. in English and a minor in Environmental Studies in December 2013. She has been published in the Endicott Review, the Ibbetson Street Press, the Somerville News, the Small Press Review and the Gardener News. Post-graduation, she hopes to follow her goals of writing academically and creatively, helping the environment and traveling the world.
Our other student reader, Emily Pineau, is a junior whose poetry has appeared in the anthology, Like One: Poems For Boston, and in newspapers and literary journals such as the Somerville News, The Endicott Observer, The Endicott Review, Ibbetson Street Press, Muddy River Poetry Review, and Notes from the Gean:Monthly Haiku Journal. In 2012 her poem ,“I would for you” was nominated for a pushcart prize. In 2013 the Ibbetson Street Press published her poetry collection, No Need to Speak. The Aurorean chose No Need to Speak as the Editor’s Chap/ Book Choice to be featured in their October/2013 issue.
Our last featured reader is Doug Holder, a writing professor at Endicott College and Bunker Hill Community College in Boston. He is the founder of the Ibbetson Street Press and a well known writer in the metropolitan Boston area. His latest collection of poetry, Eating Greif at 3AM (Muddy River Books) was released in October of 2013. Holder’s poetry and prose have appeared in Rattle, Main St. Rag, Caesura, Long Island Quarterly, Toronto Quarterly, the new renaissance, the Café Re-view and others. He holds an M.A. in Literature from Harvard University.
After our four writers are finished reading there will be an open mic for all Endicott students who show up and would like to read. There will also be refreshments served.
The Gloucester Writers Center was founded in 2010 to save the late poet Vincent Ferrini’s home and turn it into a working writer’s center. Its mission is to preserve, promote, and celebrate Cape Ann’s rich literary legacy and to encourage writing in the belief that all voices count. The Gloucester Center is “a working writers center in a working town. If you would like more information about what the Gloucester Writers Center does or any of the recent events, workshops and classes visit gloucesterwriters.org
Food and Nutrition Staff at Addison Gilbert Hospital were ready for staff and their visitors
on Halloween in costume. Everyone who has eaten the delicious meals prepared
by staff know their professional and caring personalities are available everyday of the
year; not just on Halloween!
L to R
Cheryl Christo, Veronica Ellyson, Jill Carpenter and Jack Lombardo
Ginni Spencer submits-
I took this photo on Saturday morning (November 2nd) on Lobster
Cove. I believe it is a Great Blue Heron — it was huge!
Ginni Spencer
THANKSGIVING HARVEST MARKET
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2013
9 am to Noon
Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church
On Saturday, November 23rd, from 9 am to 12 p.m., the Cape Ann Farmers Market will host a Thanksgiving Harvest Market at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church on 10 Church Street (on the corner of Middle and Church). Over 20 vendors, including Alprilla Farm, Trupiano Sausage, Herrick Farm, Seaview Farm Meats, & Craquelins Crackers, will be selling fresh produce, soups, baked goods, crafts, meats, cheese, herbs, smoked fish, pasta, and guacamole. All fresh, all local, in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
An all-natural turkey, donated by Common Crow, will be raffled off to benefit the Farmers Market.
The market is held in conjunction with other activities during the Middle Street Harvest Festival. Events, including concerts and a cupboard fair, will take place throughout the day at venues along Middle Street.
For more information go to www.CapeAnnFarmersMarket.org, or call Nicole Bogin at 978-290-2717.
Late afternoon view of Gloucester Harbor from Rogers Street, with I4-C2 jam packed with Olive Kitteridge production trucks. Click to view larger.
Earlier in the day ~
Thanks Catherine!
My sister and I were pregnant with our oldest children at the same time and we were both working full time; she, cooking at a restaurant in the San Francisco Bay area and I was designing clothing in Boston. She had a great idea for a cook book (that I imagine has been done many times by now!), where no dinner could take longer than twenty minutes to prepare and cook because most nights that is just abut all the time we had to get dinner on the table. We had lots of fun sharing recipes and every time I make my Honey Lemon Chicken, I think of her. My family loves this recipe throughout the year and when Felicia posted her fabulous Pasta with Chicken Broccoli and Creamy Cheese Sauce it occurred to me that every household must have a family favorite 20-minute special. What is your family’s tastiest and most favorite easy dinner, from kitchen to table (it can take a minute or two longer)? Send in your recipe and we will post here on GMG. No photos needed (but gladly accepted), just your family’s endorsement!
1/3 C honey
1/3 C olive oil
¼ C pitted black olives, oil-cured or the seasoned variety
1 or 2 lemons, washed, and cut into ¼ inch slices, halved
S & P to taste
Fresh or dried thyme, if you have on hand, not really necessary
1 lb chicken tenderloins
Into a medium-sized bowl, slightly squeeze juice from the lemons and then toss the lemons into the bowl, along with the juice. Add the rest of the ingredients, except chicken, and stir until honey and oil are well incorporated. Add chicken and stir (about two minutes prep time). While stirring, heat 1-2 tbs. olive oil in a skillet. Toss all into the skillet. Cook over medium heat about 8-9 minutes on one side, stir the lemon, honey, and olive mixture in the pan and turn the chicken tenderloins; continue cooking another 8-9 minutes. I like to leave the chicken in the pan for an extra minute, until the honey caramelizes and turns deep brown however, the chicken will very quickly become over cooked if left in the pan too long. Kids and husband never tire of this dinner!
Of all the seasons, autumn offers the most to man and requires the least of him. ~Hal Borland
Copyright Thi Linh Wernau, Greg – A Limitless Life Without Limbs, 2013
This is the last weekend to view You. Are. Beautiful., a selection of 30 photographs by Thi Linh Wernau. The show is presented by The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck and runs through Veterans Day, November 11.
The work celebrates the human spirit and beauty in all people. The artist especially honors veterans because she believes what they do is one of the ultimate tests of the human spirit. On Friday, November 8 from 7 – 9 PM, you are invited to attend a special event at the gallery to honor veterans. The event will include an artist talk, short film and Veterans Voices, where veterans and friends of veterans will share art and stories. Speakers include two Gloucester residents and Korean War veterans, A. Austin Dorr and Bradley Smith, founder of the Patron’s Museum. Johnathan Lamirande of New Hampshire, will speak about his good friend and Marine, LCpl Michael Geary, who sacrificed his life in Afghanistan. Finally, a wounded warrior and amputee, Retired E-5 Sergeant U.S. Army, Andy Kingsley of Gardner, MA, will speak about his experience and never giving up.
The event is free and light refreshments will be served. The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck is located at 6 Wonson Street in Gloucester. You. Are. Beautiful. runs through Veterans Day, November 11. Gallery hours are 12 – 4 pm. Visit www.rockyneckartcolony.org or www.facebook.com/ThiLinhPhotography for more information.
Playing on a neutral field at Reading High School, the Manchester Essex Hornets took on the Ipswich Tigers in MIAA State Field Hockey Tournament Semi-Finals. In a hard fought first half the Tigers broke through first for a 1-0 lead but before halftime the Hornets were able to score the equalizer. In the second half both teams continued playing great defense and getting/allowing few scoring opportunities. The Hornets held a decided edge in penalty corners but had a tough time converting for scores. Manchester Essex did get a few more chances and managed to make one count for the 2-1 lead. The Hornets worked hard to preserve the win despite a strong finishing Ipswich attack. The Hornets move on to the finals of the State Tournament where they will face the perennial powerhouse Watertown. Game will be played at North Andover High School Saturday November 9th at 11:00.
Click on pictures for larger image.
Dave says,
Seems like forever since we had Chris Brown to kick around, so I’m psyched that he’s returning to our stage this week. With all that tooth-picking guitar, flawless harp and vocals, what could go wrong?? He’s the top of the heap in my book; yours too, even if you have only seen him once. Burgomeister of the blues, he’ll have you feeling like someone put Metrecal® in your shoes. You’ll be flying around the room like Peter Pan on steroids. Not only that, but Mr. Ephraim Lowell, Percival’s grandson and former ROB drummer, will be on hand egging us toward paroxysm. NEW WINTER HOURS: 8 to 11. And thank you for your continued support!
http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html
The Rhumb Line
40 Railroad Avenue,
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 283-9732
Look what just got added to Friday Night’s Yard Sale: A Yamaha VR6000 amp with dual speakers. It’s got a super clean sound and is MINT condition!
There are a few things you need to know about this sale.
1) There is going to be a TON of stuff! Including antiques, furniture, collectibles, household items & more. What started out as a few people setting up, has grown to about 10 people setting up!
2) This is a night time sale. It starts promptly at 5 pm and will be going until 9pm.
3) This is in the gym at the Magnolia Library & Community Center at 1 Lexington Ave in Magnolia MA. Magnolia is a village in Gloucester MA, so your GPS may not identify it as Magnolia.
4) No early birds. The doors will not open to the public until 5pm sharp.
In 1972 brothers Gus and Frank Sclafani, made their way from Sicily to America settling here in Gloucester. As young adults, and new to this country they set out together to live the American dream finding employment on the working waterfront at my paternal grandfathers Warf, Capt. Joey & Sons. While the brothers, worked off loading fish from day boats at the dock, their mother worked nearby on the assembly line at Capt. Joe & Sons, cleaning and packing fresh fish. In 1980 Frank and Gus’s father purchased the store front on the corner of Washington Street and Gould Court, from my maternal grandfather “Joseph Ciaramitaro, AKA Joe Popcorn,” and opened the doors of Sclafani’s Bakery. Two years latter Frank and Gus left their jobs on the dock behind, and took over their fathers’ bread business. Today they continue to work sisde by side daily making their families famous Italian bread recipe at that same location. Over the years in our Sicilian community, their store has become one of two remaining local go to places to shop for Italian pantry staple items. They have a fantastic assortment of Italian specialty ingredients: imported cheeses, dried pasta, Italian cookies, and olive oils, are just a few examples of items one can find among their famous Italian bread and fresh breadcrumbs. I personally shop there several times a week, and enjoy chatting with Gus and Frank about cooking Sicilian foods. While I was writing my cookbook, Frank, Gus and I had several conversations, about different Italian ingredients that were hard to find. One day I ask Gus if he could add Vanilla Baking Powder to their stock list, and he agreed to look into it for me. The very next week, Gus proudly showed me the new display of Vanilla Baking Powder adjacent to the cash register. So now when your making one of my recipes from my newly released cookbook ” Gifts of Gold In A Sicilian Kitchen with Sista Felicia, Harvest” you know where to go to purchase it. Don’t forget to tell Gus and Frank Sista Felicia sent you in!
The “snow truck.” Not real snow, but what you see on the sidewalks is real snow. I understand they’re going to just let it melt. We know what that’s all about!
Matthew Parisi submits-
Joey,
I saw your post of the fisherman’s statues from Norway. In Gloucester their are quite a few folks from Buarcos, Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It’s where my Portuguese family came from. Anyway, they have both a Fisherman’s statue and a Fisherman’s Wife statue. Thought you would be interested!
Best regards,
Matt Parisi
and here are the ones from Scandanavia we posted the other day-
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Joey C
A Fan from Main Street Art and Antiques was recruited to be a prop in the Movie Olive Kitteridge, for an undisclosed amount. “Wendy” the Fan was discovered in a beautiful sunset over Main Street, scene.
The EDIC is pleased to announce to the City that an Innovation House is going to be established in Gloucester. The Innovation House is a creative concept developed by Mr. Jon von Tetzchner, the founder and former CEO of Opera Software (a web browser company that under Jon’s leadership grew to over 300 million users). Last year Jon and his family moved to Gloucester and settled in Magnolia. He has decided to acquire and convert the Inn Magnolia into his second Innovation House. His first is in his homeland of Iceland. The Iceland facility houses 18 early stage start-ups and Jon’s entrepreneurial efforts are also coordinated with a similar effort in Norway, where 60 start-ups are already housed.
His Gloucester Innovation House will be a place where Gloucester start-ups can get a beginning within an environment that nurtures creativity and it will also be where European ventures might come to establish their first presence in the United States. Jon is just completing the acquisition of the Inn Magnolia and internal modifications will need to be completed, but it will soon be operational.
Jon’s decision to reside in Gloucester and establish one of his Innovation Houses here will be news literally heard around the world within the high tech internet business sector. Our City should feel proud that the core of our heritage … Courage from our fishermen and Creativity from our artists … is also a description of the high tech entrepreneurial spirit.
It is very important to note that the Innovation House would not have come into existence without the impressive, professional support from many members of the City government team. Jon’s requirements were unique and without the creativity and effort from the City the right solution would not have been found and eventually approved by the City Council. In particular the EDIC and Jon thanks Mayor Kirk for her leadership and Jim Duggan, Tom Daniel, Gregg Cademartori, and Bill Sanborn for their knowledge and invaluable expertise.
Thomas F. Gillett
Executive Director – Gloucester Economic Development and Industrial Corporation [EDIC]
Hi Joey,
Mary Barker stopped by and took some great photos at our last dance. We want everyone to know that there is another contra dance on Sunday, November 10 at the Baptist Church on Gloucester Avenue. The dancing starts at 7:00 following a 5:00 pot-luck supper. The dancing is fun and appeals to all ages. And it’s okay to come and just listen to the music. All are welcome! Come check it out!
Thanks for all you do!
Rose Sheehan
Cape Ann Contra Dance
“A Sense of Place” — paintings by John and Pamela Lang Redick
November 5-30
Time & Tide at Post Road Framers, Route 1, Rowley
Opening Party!
Saturday, November 9 5-7pm
Contact: Kristina Brendel 978 238 8848
Do opposites really attract? Or do they just fit together so well that it seems that way?
John and Pamela Lang Redick create art together, often side by side in the same location. But their paintings are as different in technique and style as can be. John’s free flowing paintings resemble marbleized paper, the liquid paint creating liquid images, most often of the ocean or mountain lakes. Pamela’s meticulously detailed paintings capture both natural man-made elements that might be overlooked by the casual observer, in her hand tree bark becomes mosaic.
The couple’s work is on display now through November 30 at Time & Tide at Post Road Framers in Rowley. The opening party on Saturday, November 9, 5-7pm, offers a chance to meet these fascinating artists and to see their intriguing artwork.
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, a survivor of his father’s suicide, introduced a new resolution to the United States Senate. With its passing, the US Congress designated the Saturday before American Thanksgiving as National Survivors of Suicide Day; a day in which friends and family of those who have died by suicide can join together for healing and support.
In recognition of suicide’s worldwide impact and that sites are organized on every continent, our program is called International Survivors of Suicide Day.
At hundreds of local gatherings on six continents, survivors of suicide loss gather together to remember their loved ones and offer each support.
At each of these community centered events, organizers show a 90 minute DVD created by AFSP that features the personal stories and advice of other survivors and psychiatric professionals.
Survivors of suicide loss are also able to watch from the comfort of their own homes, as we stream the program on our website.
To learn more about International Survivors of Suicide please visit www.afsp.org/survivorconference.
There will be a gathering on Cape Ann this year:
November 23,2013 at Addison Gilbert Hospital, from 12 -3:00pm. Food and beverages will be served. A suggested donation of $15 will be received at the door.
To pre-register please contact the event facilitator: Anita Pandolfe Ruchman, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner @ A Tender Place~Mind,Body,Spirit, Therapy. 978 546 6599, apr822@verizon.net.
What kind of psychopath designed cold capsule packaging? What type of punishment would be enough payback for this rotten bastard?
They should create a new sport at the Olympics- line up a bunch of sick people and see who can get the goddamn capsules out of the packaging the fastest. We can watch people get frustrated and snap while trying to get them open.
Old people must go apeshit trying to get these little fuckers free.
Somewhere the inventor who undoubtedly got paid bazillions of dollars coming up with the concept is laughing an insidious laugh knowing the pain, torture and humiliation he inflicted upon the world with his diabolical cold capsule packaging patent.
I picture him like Vector in Despicable Me vying to be the world’s number one villain.-
Sicko.
Catherine Ryan submits-
I didn’t know this was from Gordon College design!
“It’s such a forward-moving thing,” said Victor Calise, commissioner of the New York mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities (update name?!). New York City has agreed to start using a more active logo designed by activists at Gordon College in Wenham, on the north shore of Massachusetts. “The movement initially started when the group behind the new logo started placing its stickers over old handicapped signs around the Gordon College campus, and eventually stickers of the final design were distributed throughout nearby Boston.”
Good Morning Gloucester 