Grandma and Amanda pack up the dried St. Joseph Pasta for next weeks feast!
Month: March 2014
Live Blogging Pete showing me how
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Altar for … Saint Joseph?
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Mary Barker Brightens Our Day
Hi Joey,
This winter has been so long, so cold, and so snowy. I think most of us are more than ready for spring. During the snow storm this week, I decided to brighten my day by going to Rocky Neck to enjoy some of bright colors and artistry displayed on manny of the homes and shops there.
I thought I would share some of the spots that helped brighten my day.
Mary Barker
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Magnolia: The Cape Ann MarketWATCH 3/8/14 From Kenny MacCarthy
This week, we’re talking about:
- Magnolia
- Beverly
- 11 properties in various states of repair and disrepair
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Community Stuff 3/9/14
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
A traditional New England Boiled Dinner will be served at the First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave., on Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m.
The meal will include corned beef and smoked shoulder, vegetables, homemade bread, desserts, and beverages.
The suggested donation is $10. Everyone is welcome. Please share with your friends! 🙂
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Capt Pete’s new grandson
Capt. Pete Mondello is a grandfather again.
Jackson Joseph Martin
7lbs 10 oz, 19.5″
3/7/14 8:25 pmBorn to Haley Mondello and Sean Martin
Sent from my Galaxy S®III
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Ninja Polar Bear Attacks Bearded Seal
Before you watch the video- “Who are you rooting for?”
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Gloucester Classic- St Joseph’s Sandwich at Virgilios
If you haven’t had one I’d say it’s one of those things that even if you moved here ten years ago I still wouldn’t consider you a local.
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Carl Sandburg Quote of the Week from Greg Bover
“Poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance.”
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)
An Illinois native, Sandburg left school at thirteen. He worked as a porter, bricklayer, coal heaver, and a farm laborer before briefly entering, but never finishing, college. He began his writing career at the Chicago Daily News and ultimately won three Pulitzer Prizes, two for his poetry in 1919 and 1951 and one for his widely read multi-volume biography of Lincoln, in 1940. Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, for children, and his accessible poetry made him a popular figure in mid-20th century America. It was Sandburg who characterized Chicago as “Hog Butcher for the World …City of Big Shoulders.” His American Songbag, a collection of folksongs, and his Grammy- winning recordings of these songs accompanying himself on solo guitar, did much to advance the folk revival of the 1960’s.
Although often attributed to others, it was Sandburg who said, “Sometime they’ll give a war and no one will come.”
We are still waiting.
Gregory R Bover
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David Cox vs Sports Illustrated
Catherine Ryan Submits-
Hey, Joey,
GMG photographers serve up passion and inspiration daily, so no surprise Joey recognizes local sports and talent on his blog.
Decisive shots by sports photographers freeze and interpret the best of sports moments: elements of beauty, determination, athleticism, emotion. GMG contributor, David Cox, is one hard-working pro photographer, known for just that. FOBs and residents know his shots of local school sports, crowds, events, nature and people.
Both are great photos and deserve high resolution inspection. See the stands in David’s– all the ohs and awes. The second photo is by Damian Strohmeyer on assignment from Sports Illustrated, published in the October 14, 2013 issue, pp 30-31 double page spread. We could do this comparison for the Koji Uehara leap-lift seen round the world, seconds after the Red Sox advanced to the 2013 World Series Game (various angles made it on many “pictures of the year” lists for 2013.) Sports Illustrated, national print media, game on! When Cox has a chance to be in the right seat at the right time, he doesn’t miss.
More David Cox photo examples
Somehow David Cox can shoot a clean background and direct our focus to the main event. Not easy to do. We look exactly where it’s needed, and have the bonus luxury to take our time for any all-over mosaic or atmosphere.
David Cox, Gloucester’s BBB sports + more photographer. When he’s not crouching and climbing around for careful framing and action shots, he’s a fixture downtown as the proprietor of Main Street Arts and Antiques. You can visit there to see his art while browsing an eclectic mix of consignments. If you know David, his pictures and his store suit him.
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We’re Off to See the Wizard!
My friend, Briar Fandetti Forsythe, is a not only a fabulous baker, but also a movie buff. In April she is attending the Turner Film Festival, Los Angeles, where a huge celebration is scheduled for the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz (1939). In anticipation of her upcoming trip she’s combined two of her passions, whipping up a batch of cookies for her friends, featuring Dorothy, from The Wizard of Oz!
See Briar’s Virginia Lee Burton Little House cookies here.
Early Wizard of Oz Poster
As you’ve read here in previous posts, Briar is the proprietor of Willowdale Estate. Several times throughout the year, Willowdale holds fun family nights (free) with screenings of classic movies. It’s a great way to see the Estate, sample Briar’s exquisite cooking, and experience Willowdale’s welcoming hospitality!
Willowdale Estate, Topsfield
Note ~ My daughter Liv read, and reread, L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and the novel’s many sequels. It’s a fabulously captivating series not to be overlooked for your young reader!
Briar Fandetti-Forsythe cookie photos; The Wizard of Oz promotion posters courtesy google image search.
See more The Wizard of Oz original posters, lobby cards, and info about the 75th anniversary screening here: Continue reading “We’re Off to See the Wizard!”
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Early March Beach Day
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St Joseph’s Pasta Making Photo Dump
Hour 6 and Still Going Strong:
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Kayaks and snow
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Upcoming Workshops at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Come express your creative side and check out the renovations at the Cultural Center.
E.J. Lefavour
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LIVE BLOGGING: Sista’s St.Joseph Pasta Partay!
It’s going down huge here at Sista Felicia’s 50 lbs. of Pasta Throw Down! She has a crew (I should say staff!) of hard working ladies getting it done! Sista, the ring leader
Pat the Queen
Amanda the next generation
The crew
Eleanor the pasta master
Skyler learning the ropes
Barry’s home made pasta bunk bed
The Godmotha having a blast
Ella the pasta runner
Nichole keeps pasta city in order
The Chop Sistas, Andy n Gina
This is not Christine’s first rodeo
Pasta inverted skyline
The Alter
If you want some good laughs, and a great learning experience, you have to watch the live feed from pasta central!!!
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Only a few tickets available at the door to see What Time Is It Mr. Fox? tonight at Old Sloop
If you’ve never seen this show, it’s a must, but you’d better get there early because advanced tickets all done. Show starts at 7:30pm. You can call ahead
978-546-6638 just to be sure you can get in. It’s worth it, really!
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Let your voice be heard tomorrow
The crowd was on their feet — and singing. Last night was the rehearsal.
Tomorrow — at 3pm — Grammy Award winners Charles Neville and Amadee Castenell will be recording their Mardi Gras concert down the road at The Larcom Theatre in Beverly with Henri Smith and his band New Orleans Friends & Flavours for a new live CD and YOU can be in the audience.
All of you who’ve seen Henri before know that he always asks the audience to sing along, and tomorrow will be no exception. Here’s your chance to be on a recording with multiple Grammy winning artists. You can say to your kids, “Hear that voice singing perfectly on pitch in the chorus? That’s me!”
Tickets start at $19 and are still available, but going fast. Click here to get yours now!
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Go see Scarlett tonight @ The Dog Bar…Rock N Roll
http://dogbarcapeann.com/welcome-1.html
Good Morning Gloucester 