My View of Life on the Dock
I signed up for this National Geographic Travel photo seminar. It is next Sunday in Hartford. Check the link for the details and if others sign up maybe we can figure a car pool.. http://bit.ly/1ifiS5L It says Fall Series 2013, but don’t believe that. The link takes you to the registration for next Sunday.
Do you believe in the After Life or another dimension?
I believe after a loss of a love one you reach for anything that assures you that they are safe and happy.
After the loss of my son Paul and my Father within two months of each other in 2011, my belief became stronger after experiencing “Signs” of their presence. I guess it helps you get through the shock of losing a loved one.
Here’s something I found on Facebook that’s Fun and Amusing. Give it a try and share your results in the comment section.
Here are some photos of “Orbs” that I took over our pond in the back yard. My Son and Father watching over me? 🙂 I can only believe.
I got all tingly just typing that. “Seasonal Openings“. OMG these polar vortexes can kiss my ass this winter is almost over. The forsythia will bloom and next week you can scrape some hard ground and plant some peas on Saint Patrick’s because, well just because. And it’s lucky.
Seasonal Openings! BearskinNeck.net posted on Facebook this morning this photo:
Rubber Duck will be visiting Blue Lobster Grille for the first time on Sunday. Dock Square in Rockport. It used to be the Greenery which used to be the only place you could get WiFi in Rockport back in 2008. ( I drove over there and parked out front to read my email on my laptop in the morning.)
Rubber Duck QuickTips to Restaurants on the island: Send in your opening dates. Part II Seasonal Openings will be sent out within a couple of weeks announcing all of the April Fools Day openings. Another quicktip: Update your websites! I do not have a link here to the lovely Blue Lobster Grille website because it still says, “Closed For The Season, Thank you for a wonderful season. See you in the spring!”. What? They are not alone. I could list dozens of websites that still say that. Even if you aren’t open yet people are dying for a sign of spring. Post the date you are opening in BIG LETTERS IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FRONT PAGE! On your website, your facebook page, your forehead. It’s Marketing 101, gin up interest, post entries on your facebook page with a countdown or a sign. I need a sign.
Go check out the Lobsta Land Facebook Page. That’s what I’m talking about.
It is 2014. Even Grandma uses the google, the Facebook, to find a place to eat.
For the huge photo gallery click below- (there’s a ton)
Continue reading “International Womens Day Photos ~ A Smashing Success!”
Caitlin Alice O’Leary, Gloucester (Gloucester, Mass.), attack/midfield
The 5-foot-8 senior has committed to play women’s lacrosse for Plymouth State University. O’Leary also
O’Leary is a three-sport athlete at Gloucester.
O’Leary is a three-sport athlete at Gloucester.
considered Coastal Carolina and plays club lacrosse with Home Grown Lacrosse. O’Leary was named Rookie of the Year in 2011 and has been named one of the Team Captains for the 2014 season. She was an all-star in 2013. In addition to lacrosse, the senior was awarded the Coach’s Award for soccer and indoor track in 2013.
“Loved the beautiful campus and its location, layout of school, athletic facility and plan to expand/update the current fields,” O’Leary said of why she chose Plymouth State. “Also, Coach Tracy and her coaching style, the close bond among my future teammates and Coach Tracy and the many opportunities available to me as a student/athlete.”
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Hi Joey,
Most of the photos I have tended to post on GMG are scenic or shots depicting work on the docks and boats around Gloucester. However, many of the photos I take are more abstract or more narrowly focused, reflecting the beauty I find in interesting shapes, textures and angles.
The Gloucester Marine Railway is a great place for me to combine these interests with my new love for boats and things nautical. I always find the docks particularly beautiful during a snow storm. The guys at GMR think I’m totally crazy as I always show up in the worst weather.
Fred Bodin, who has been amazingly generous with his support of my photographic efforts, has been encouraging me to post some of my more artistic photos. So, here are some shots I took during or just after recent snow storms. These are from my Snow Angles Album (as opposed to snow angels).
Trying to find beauty during the worst of weather helps me get through these long dreary winters a bit more easily.
Thanks so much,
Mary Barker
Please join us
for our “Evening Of Excellence”
Wednesday, March 19th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
in the O’Maley Common area
Students and Staff from all grades will present shining examples of their work in the classroom. There will be preview performances of
“Fame, Jr.”
Refreshments will be served.
A reminder that Elizabeth Reed’s talk and demo Cooking with Winter Vegetables is coming up this Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church. A poster PDF is attached, as well as photos of the types of dishes that will be prepared. Yum!
Lung Cancer Screening
Addison Gilbert Hospital and Beverly Radiology Associates are offering a free low-dose chest CT screening to individuals who meet the established National Comprehensive Cancer Network’s (NCCN) high-risk criteria. Persons between the ages of 50 and 74 who have smoked at least an average of one pack of cigarettes per day for twenty-years, may meet the criteria. To learn if you meet the criteria, an initial assessment is required and may be taken by calling 1-855-CT- CHEST.
While private insurers and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) do not currently cover low-dose CT lung screenings, and most hospitals charge a self-pay of at least $350. for this screening, Beverly Hospital is determined to help bring awareness and accessibility of this testing to all people at high-risk at no charge.
The screening does not obligate those who participate to return to a Beverly Hospital facility for any further screenings, for further evaluation of any findings or any other services that Beverly Hospital provides.
Want to sample That Nutty Redhead gourmet nuts, and meet Victoriana Lady, host of Cape Ann TV’s All Things Victorian, dressed in her garb? Get to The Cave, 44 Main St. Gloucester MA Saturday 3/8 from 12-2 pm. Thanks for supporting small business!
Jeff Weaver Solo Show Of Works On Paper Opens At Rockport Art
12 Main Street – Rockport
Sunday, March 16 – March 27, 2014
Gloucester artist Jeff Weaver will open a solo show of works on paper at the Rockport Art Association on Sunday, March 16th, with an artist’s reception from 2:00-4:00 PM. The show will continue through March 27th in the Association’s Pearson Gallery.
Jeff Weaver has been a familiar figure along the Gloucester waterfront since the 1970’s. A plein painter, he draws his inspiration from the working waterfront, gritty neighborhoods and architectural diversity of his adopted city, catching the unique and luminous quality of light on Cape Ann. This show of works on paper will feature drawings in charcoal, pastel, watercolor and oil – some done as sketches or studies for larger works, others as finished pieces in themselves.
Born in Framingham MA, Weaver began drawing and painting early in life, accepting his first portrait commission at age 14. He was the recipient of numerous awards for drawing and sculpting in high school, after which he went on to study at the Boston Museum School. He moved to Gloucester in the ‘70’s and supported himself by working the wharves and painting boat commissions and interior and exterior murals, many of which have become iconic images we experience on a daily basis.
In the ‘90’s, he returned to creating fine art. Weaver says . . . The use of a variety of mediums keeps me taking a fresh approach to seeing and expressing familiar subject matter. The pastels in particular have a heightened sense of color and immediacy. Although we are most familiar with Weaver’s oil painting, this show of works on paper will highlight the depth and diversity of this extremely talented artist.
The Association is open Tuesday – Sunday and is always free to the general public. For information on the Weaver Show or other exhibitions currently on view contact RAA at: 978-546-6604, email at info@rockportartassn.org, or visit us at www.rockportartassn.org
Maritime Gloucester TALKS continue with weekly presentations from scientists, activists and local students on the theme of Climate Change.
Mill River Consulting is sponsoring the March series. All presentations are free and open to the public with donations appreciated. Weekly programs start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Gorton’s Seafoods Gallery at Maritime Gloucester, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA. With limited capacity, advance reservations are strongly encouraged or by calling 978 281-0470 or clicking the links below. In April, Maritime Gloucester will host the UMass Large Pelagic Research Center’s annual speakers series.
March 13
Climate Change and Fisheries, Dr. Jonathan Hare, Director, Narragansett Lab, NOAA Fisheries. Dr. Hare will discuss changes in climate in the Northeast region and the specific impacts on marine ecosystems and fisheries through engaging graphics and animation. Dr. Hare is the director of the NOAA Narragansett Laboratory and oversees the operational oceanography programs for the Northeast Fisheries Science Center. He is also involved in regional and international ocean observing activities and climate change studies.
March 20
In the Field: A Showcase of Student Climate Related Projects from around Cape Ann, Liz Duff, Education Director, Mass Audubon and Students and Faculty from Rockport Middle School, Manchester Essex Regional High School and Gloucester High School. Students in our regional schools are engaged in many important and diverse projects related to climate change. Come and learn about their contributions to the field of study of climate change.
March 27
Climate Change and its Effects on Local Coastal Geology, Rebecca Haney, Coastal Geologist, Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management. Rebecca will discuss coastal geology of Massachusetts and the effects that climate change is having on the Commonwealth’s vast shoreline.
Seniors & Addiction – Presentation at SeniorCare
Healthy Gloucester Collaborative invite you to:
Seniors & Addiction to be presented by Sue Hochstedler, R.N., LADC1, Senior Clinician, Discover Program at Addison Gilbert Hospital, on Thursday, March 13 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The free presentation will be held at SeniorCare, Inc,
49 Blackburn Center, Gloucester.
For questions or to register, please call Stasia Satterfield at asatterfield@gloucster-ma.gov or
978-281-0908.
Hi Joey, this is an event on Sunday afternoon at the Gallery, couple of great local musicians, and a couple of great dancers out from Boston, and free. If you are inclined, would you please run this on GMG at next opportunity? Thanks!
Sunday, 9 March 2014, 5pm
Trident Gallery presents “All Over Again”
An evening of music and dance performance heralding the return of spring and marking the beginning of “Persephone’s Return,” the fourth and final phase of the trans-discipline art exhibition Winter Meditations.
Multi-instrumentalist composers Nathan Cohen and Anthony Leva explore sonic geographies and genres.
Dancers Olivier Besson and Chandra Cantor improvise duets with poetic intimacy, striking clarity, and dynamic surprise.
Free, donations appreciated. We expect a “sellout” so am asking for reservations by calling the gallery 978-491-7785, emailing events@tridentgallery.com, or joining the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1381357095469679/ . There’s a paper flyer at http://tridentgallery.com/img/TridentGallery_WinterMeditations_AllOverAgain_paperflyer.pdf
Reblogged from JoeAnn Hart’s Float ~
JoeAnn Hart writes:
“Last week at the AWP conference in Seattle, I participated in a panel called The Greening of Literature: Eco-Fiction and Poetry to Enlighten and Inspire. The discussion was led by John Yunker of Ashland Creek, an environmentally conscious press in Oregon, (and publisher of Float). I was joined by poet Gretchen Primack, and fiction writers Ann Pancake and Mindy Mejia. We had such a scintillating program, I am moved to share my short talk here, starting with a quote from Ian McEwan’s 2010 novel, Solar:
“Professor Beard would not have believed it possible that he would be in a room drinking with so many seized by the same particular assumption, that it was art in its highest forms – poetry, sculpture, dance, abstract music, conceptual art – that would lift climate change as a subject, gild it, palpate it, reveal all the horror and lost beauty and awesome threat and inspire the public to take thought, take action, or demand it of others.”
Professor Beard, with his Nobel prize in physics clutched to his chest, is offended by the idea that art might be a better tool for curing a sick planet than his analytical facts. But for all his scientific knowledge, he fails to understand that art has power. Images created by art by-pass the modern cerebral cortex and go straight to our ancient limbic brain which controls memory and emotion, the part of the brain where we process value judgments, judgments that exert a strong influence on our behavior.”
Game Time for the ladies!
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I’ve heard a rumor that spring is right around the corner. I don’t necessarily believe it, but just in case, I thought I might start getting ready. You know, the same way that you might get ready for a blizzard by fighting the crowds at good ol’ MB and stocking up on necessities.
“Spring necessities?” you may ask.
Well, sure. New flip flops for the whole family, some sunglasses for the boys (because inevitably they loose theirs once or twice each summer), some new planters for the front stoop, new cushions and throw pillows for the outdoor furniture, and a beer holster for my husband.
And, we’re good to go.
Best received gift that I’ve ever given….that has come out of a box anyway. Yet more reason for my husband to be the envy of the neighborhood. (ha ha)
Or…you could just keep doing this. That’s fine too.
From digitimes-
We remember the reports that Apple had ceased orders to manufacturers for the iPhone 5c since the end of 2013, though sadly we didn’t know just how bad this was for Apple. As it turns out, new supply chain sources have told Digitimes that Apple is currently holding on to as many as 3 million iPhone 5c units in inventory that it can’t sell. Two million units are currently in the factories and one million units have already been distributed to carriers.
The usual thing is for Apple to not be able to meet demands for customers, and we’ve seen this with the iPhone 5s, but the fact that the iPhone 5c is too expensive, and too small have made it less attractive than Apple expected, and it’s clear that consumers have manifested what they want.
I called this from Day 1. Apple buyers don’t want plastic cases, they don’t want compromised hardware, they want the best they can get and are willing to pay UP for it. I also added that releasing a cheaper version of the iPhone was tantamount to Tommy Hilfiger selling it’s stuff at Marshalls. Once you break that cherry you take a little luster off the elite brand.
What I called for instead (and this was all way before any of it was announced) was a Larger iPhone that could compete with the android offerings like Samsung Galaxy and Note.
It looks like Apple is getting back on track by announcing that they will be releasing a larger iPhone and this failure was probably a great lesson for them. Apple users don’t want to compromise on hardware, they’ve built a brand on providing the best and charging up for it. To tarnish that reputation is foolish IMO. They should eliminate the 5c altogether and instead build a super no compromise phone and charge double for it, and make even bigger margins, and I bet there would be people lining up for it, begging Apple to take their money for it.
.Samsung Galaxy s4 vs iPhone size-
Here is my post from release day of the 5c back in September-
Posted on September 12, 2013 by Joey C
some quotes from the post-
Every product refresh they make they include great enhancements but I think there is one move they have yet to make but I think would be an absolute monster boost to their sales.
A larger iPhone to me would be a monster hit. As a Samsung Galaxy s3 user I really appreciate the extra screen real estate and I appreciate even more the ability to strap on a cheap aftermarket battery to the back of my s3 which triples the battery life.
I don’t agree with Apple’s tactic of offering a low cost iPhone either with the 5c and it’s plastic parts. Apple has always been synonymous with unapologetic top grade hardware and premium pricing. people were and are willing to pay for it knowing they are getting the best hardware without ever questioning it.
I equate coming out with a lower grade iPhone to a brand like Tommy Hilfiger who for a brief moment was competing with the likes of Polo/ Ralph Lauren and then went and sold out and buried there products into discounters like Marshalls and TJ Max. Forever to be equated with a poor man’s Polo and never will they ever be able to command the premium pricing they once did.
I say instead of offering a cheaper iPhone option that they should have offered a larger iPhone option with a mongo battery and charge even MORE for it. That would have pleased Wall Street I bet.
Kate Wilwerth from the Seaside Garden Club writes,
“Hi Kim – Great to follow your Monarch journey in Mexico. Beautiful photos and accompanying text! The Seaside Garden Club has a great program coming up next week. Fred is a dynamic speaker – should be a great turn out! Thanks for your continued support!”
The Seaside Garden club is thrilled to have the always entertaining Fred Rice present his new program entitled “The Well Decorated Garden” on Tuesday, March 11th at the Manchester Community Center. Doors open at 7:00 pm for social time; the program begins promptly at 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. We are pleased to announce that this program is open to all at no charge, thanks to the generosity of the Manchester Cultural Council.
Fred describes his new program: An appealing garden is the result of the sum of it’s individual parts, and plant material is only a part of the horticultural equation. The “bones” of the garden provide the form, the plants provide color, texture, and fragrance, but there is another factor that provides a sort of garnish, a sort of human touch. The addition of sculpture, furniture, structures, and architecture help to make each garden unique to it’s creator and the possibilities are nearly endless! “The Well Decorated Garden” explores many of those possibilities.
Fred Rice, former Manchester resident (now residing in Rome, New York), is a well known garden designer, consultant and sought-after horticultural lecturer. He has nearly 30 years experience as a lecturer/public speaker throughout the Eastern United States and in the UK. His former home at 9 Friend Street in Manchester was open regularly for garden tours and has been featured in many publications, including Country Homes, Country Gardens, The English Garden and Dream Gardens Across America. In addition, Fred has many stage and screen credits to his name for wig and makeup design. His resume also includes floral design and consultation and teaching. Visit Fred’s website for more information: http://frederickrice.com/
Fred Rice Photo
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Manchester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. Together, MCC and its advocates and partners across the state are working to restore funding for the arts, humanities, and sciences. We have a long way to go, and it remains crucial that we continue to demonstrate the value of arts and culture to the people of Massachusetts. The Manchester Cultural Council has been a generous supporter of the Seaside Garden Club programs.
About the Seaside Garden Club: We are a group of fun, active, civic-minded and hands-on gardeners. We welcome all types of gardeners from beginners to experienced… there is always something to learn and share. We invite you to become a member of our club ($25 annual membership) and enjoy our monthly programs which feature interesting guest speakers and creative workshops. The Seaside Garden Club meets the second Tuesday of every month (September through June) at 7:00 pm at the Community Center, Manchester-by-the-Sea. Visit our blog: http://seasidegardenclub.wordpress.com/
Hope you have an awesome birthday and get to eat lots and sweets and smoked salmon.
E.J. Lefavour
Huge-Indoors-At-Night
Friday Night, March 7th 5-8pm (No Early Birds)
1 Lexington Ave
Magnolia Village – Gloucester MA
(Charles Jones Hall in the Magnolia Library)
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, books, records, glass, pottery, tools, and much more! Coffee by Glosta Joes – Snacks by East Main St. Baking co.Details at www.capeannauction.com
Marine Forecast Friday Night Through Sunday Night….
Tonight: E winds around 5 kt…becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sat: NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sat Night: NW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sun: NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sun Night: NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt… Becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow showers. Vsby 1 to 3 nm.
Video Weekend Forecast
Don’t Forget “Spring Ahead” Saturday Night 1HR!!!
Possible Storminess Wednesday through Thursday Night ! Long Duration event …
Ocean Alliance and Seven Seas Whale Watch form a partnership
From Amy Kerr; 
Good Morning Gloucester 