Day: April 9, 2014

Frenchman’s Pier

How sublime it would be to have lived here as a child;

to amble out on Frenchman’s Pier to cast a line,

or, in the early morning, hear the tide softly

brush the marsh grass of the Little River’s gentle shores.

 

Oh, what it would have been like to take my skiff

to explore Susan Point and Stanwood Point

and keep going beyond Biskie Head into the

Annisquam – and from there – from there, anywhere!

 

A place where I could steer a course in a summer breeze

that never ends and see foreign lands and

mountains and magical islands, all while on

my back, gazing up from Frenchman’s Pier.

 

© Marty Luster 2012
Encore, first posted July 22, 2012.

I’ll be taking a short break from daily posts. See you soon.
Marty

 

 

Seeking Picture of Rosie Balboa-

Joey,

      I’m hoping you can help me locate a picture of Rosie (Crud) Balboa, who was a local visual fixture who lived by The Tavern and was usually seen down the blvd. in the 70’s.  Recently I did this portrait of Floyd Morris, The Clam Digger who use to sell clams door to door all around Cape Ann when I was a kid in the 60’s.  I’m a life long local artist and this is a project I’m working on.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.  I’m offering a free print of Floyd or Rosie ( once I’m done) to anyone who can find me a picture of the subject.  Currently the picture of Floyd can be found at local art & toy store, Island Art and Hobby, on Main St. in downtown Gloucester.  There’s a wonderful wall there where local artist can show pieces of their art for sale at low prices under &250.. framed.

Sincerely, James Oliver

 

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR AND HAVE A TABLE AT THE FAIR?  DEADLINE IS APRIL 25

Athletic & academia fitness fair!

In Memory of alphonse “Al” Swekla

Saturday, May 17, 2014 ~ 10-2pm

Held at The Gloucester High School Field House During The Boston Red Sox World Series Trophy Tour!

AGH Patron Sponsor – $500                          

· Sponsor name on printed materials, including event flyers distributed & posted in area

· Recognition during opening ceremonies at event

· Sponsor name/logo included in our event sponsor program booklet –Top Quarter Page Ad location

· Premium space provided at fair site, for your sponsor table or booth

· Sponsor name included in press releases submitted to the media

AGH Exhibitor Vendor Sponsor – $100                                 

· Table/booth set up at fair to promote your business

· Sponsor name on printed materials, including event flyers distributed & posted in area

Payment Information

q Please accept my enclosed check, made out to AGH Citizens Fund

Please return to:       AGH Citizens Fund, Inc.   

                                    P.O. Box 1495

                                    Gloucester, MA 01930

q Credit Card payments can be made securely through our online site via PayPal.  Visitwww.aghcitizensfund.org

Presented by the Addison Gilbert Hospital Citizen’s Fund www.aghcitizensfund.org

All proceeds go towards our vision for Addison Gilbert Hospital, for the existence of a full service hospital with the availability of acute services on site 24/7.

UP TO 3,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO TURN OUT TO THIS EVENT, SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY!

Lee Swekla

 

 

                               
EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!!               
5:30-8:00                                   May 2, 2014
Ages 3+                               
Pizza and juice served for dinner!
$10 per child
Contact Gymazing! to sign up
Note: No shows will be charged $10 per child
978-525-6111                                                     May 9, 2014

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