My View of Life on the Dock
Love my neighborhood!
Today, late day, as happens so many afternoons, I looked up from my work and saw the sky beginning to catch fire–an irresistible reason to take a break and run down to the bottom of our hill to take a few snapshots. I am thankful!
View from Smith’s Cove
Rocky Neck
The Fishermen Wives Memorial Statue at sunrise on Saturday.
You can see more of Deb’s work at The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, during the Second Annual Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Crafts Show:
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-4 PM
November 28 – December 28
and look for her during one of the fun parties:
First Choice Opening Party – Friday, 11/28, 5-7 PM
Full Moon Madness Party – Saturday, 12/6, 2-4 PM
High Tea Party – Sunday, 12/14 2-4 PM
Solstice Party & Cookie Competition – Sunday, 12/21 2-4 PM
Last Chance Closing Party – Saturday, 12/27 2-4 PM
Did your teacher ever quip, “Just how funny do you think you are, young man?” [or “young lady”] If you answered that question, instead of assuming it was rhetorical, then you might have some true comedic talent, which likely got you sent to the principal’s office … That was then … This is now — and now, that talent could get you sent to the stage: The Larcom Theatre stage, that is. Check out this contest for details:
MTV/Comedy Central Star seeks young, talented, local opener for Dec 3 Homecoming Comedy Show
Sean Lynch (MTV, Comedy Central) and Mark Riccadonna ( Fox Tv’s Laughs) are looking for an opening act for their Homecoming Comedy Show right down the road at Beverly’s Larcom Theater. The winner will receive a paid 10 minute spot on the show on Wednesday, December 3rd at Beverly’s fully-restored, historic Larcom Theater (550 seats) and a chance to open for Sean Lynch at the Broadway Comedy Club on December 18th in Time Square NYC.
“18 years ago, a young Producer from Comedy Central’s The Daily show, saw me performing in a tiny dive bar and gave me a shot at opening a Huge comedy show at Stand-Up NY in New York City. I was 22, just graduated from college and had no job. That one show changed my life. It’s how I got my first agent, manager, MTV, Comedy Central, etc.,” explains Lynch, who is a Lynn native. “I want to give that same opportunity to someone from home who wants to make it. I feel like I need to put it out there.”
Larcom Theater Homecoming Comedy Contest Rules:
1) Contestants must submit video clip to geezerlynch@gmail.com by Nov 30th.
2) Clips must be no longer than 5-7 mins.
3) Keep it clean within reason. Swearing is ok but don’t be gross.
4) Include your Name, phone number and the town you’re from or college you’re attending.
5) Contestant must be from Boston’s North Shore.
The winner will be announced on Monday, December 1.
Here’s the video that Sean & Mark made to inspire you:
This is another fun event. Please come out and help put this tree up.
Here is a message from David Brooks.
Dear Friends, This Saturday, November 29, 2014, we will be building the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree at the Gloucester Police Station for the 15th year. If you have been involved with building the tree in the past or would like volunteer, please realize it takes a lot of hard work to put up the tree every year and having a team of hard working people makes all the difference! We are starting at 9am on Saturday, we and look forward to having you join us! If you have any questions please call me and if you are able to help let me know. Thanks! -David 978 335 2219
One thing I like about riding the CATA bus is the Transportation service, of course, but also the conversation among riders and drivers. It’s also interesting to just listen. Bus driver to older woman passenger: “My wife and I had dinner at the Emerson Inn last weekend, and it was fantastic. We started with a Caesar salad and Bruschetta. The croutons were still warm–you just knew they were home made. Then we split a Rack of Lamb, served over vegetables and potatoes. I never knew such a great restaurant was open year round in Rockport.” The older lady replied: “I went there when it was the Hotel Edward (1913-1965). I’ll have to try it.”
I can attest to the high quality of the food, as well as the unequaled view of the Atlantic Ocean. The Emerson is open for lodging all year, and serves dinner Friday, Saturday, and Sundays in the late fall, winter, and early spring. On Thanksgiving, they annually host a Grand Buffet, and I have no doubt it will be a meal you’ll remember. And the fly told me so. http://www.emersoninnbythesea.com/
OK, If You haven’t taken part of this one you’re just plum crazy. If you go to Toodeloos between 6 and 8am on Friday you save 30% off anything you buy and then the later you go in the day the savings decrease. But 30% is HUGE!
THINK BIG – SHOP SMALL!
FROM 6AM Many Discounts & Specials offered all day long!
TOODELOOS! 142 MAIN ST. OPEN AT 6 AM
Kick off (or finish!) your holiday shopping in Downtown Gloucester
in a family- friendly and festive atmosphere.
Discounts during the day-
6AM-8AM 30% off storewide.
8AM-10AM 25% off, and 10AM-close 20% off!!!
Marine Forecast :
Today SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Tonight W winds around 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the evening. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of rain.
••WINTER STORM WATCH••
Pod Cast Weather :
http://www.spreaker.com:80/episode/5254303
Hourly Forecast :
Hi Joey,
We are writing with the hope that you might be able to help us publicize an important upcoming event:
What: “Songs of The Season” ~ A Holiday Concert
Who: Featuring performances by students in The O’Maley Band and The O’Maley Academy Vocal Performance Club.
When: Friday, December 5, 2014 from 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Where: The O’Maley Innovation Middle School Auditorium
Admission: In lieu of ticket sales, food/monetary donations to The Open Door will be collected upon entry
*Please see the attached event program for more information
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide in helping us get the word out to the community about this event.
Best,
Joe Janack, O’Maley Band Director and Jennifer Luzitano & Leslie Sellers, Co-Directors of O’Maley Academy Vocal Performance Club
p.s. O’Maley Academy Vocal Performance Club students will also be singing at the Lights of Love fundraiser for Addison Gilbert Hospital’s Cancer Center from 5:30-6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.
Gloucester: Katherine Bevins, Lucas Brisbois, Lucia Dimeo, Marisa Dimeo, Olivia Francis, Moriah Murphy-Thornley, Shannon Murphy-Thornley, Kayla Saltonstall, Isabel White, Silas White, Rachel Wolfe
![Honors Youth Choir[1]](https://goodmorninggloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/honors-youth-choir1.jpg "Honors Youth Choir[1]")
Chorus North Shore with Artistic Director Sonja Dahlgren Pryor presents “An Advent-Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 6 at 8:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope, Linebrook Road, Ipswich, Mass. and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 PM at Hamilton-Wenham High School, 775 Bay Road, South Hamilton, Mass.
The Chorus is joined by soloists Stephanie Kacayonis, contralto and Erin Smith, soprano; the Festival Orchestra and the 45 member Honors Youth Choir.
The concert selections feature the holiday season from Advent to Christmas with a montage of Christmas selections arranged by Gustav Holst and features a cantata by Telemann “MACHET DIE TORE WEIT” that depicts the story of opening wide the gates to let the King of Glory come in. The concert includes the New England premier of “Who Will Come” by Bob Milne, selections ranging from rousing hymns and “In the Bleak Midwinter” sung by the 45 member Honors Youth Choir with soloist Grace McGrail.
In keeping with their long tradition, the Chorus concludes the concert with the audience joining them in singing Silent Night”
Ms Pryor says “This concert promises to put everyone in a warm holiday mood”
A note from the Science All Around Us Kicksarter Project Update:
“As we mentioned in our Kickstarter pitch, if we raise more than our goal of $35,000 we will use the additional funds to hire a team to create an interactive and fun website that will allow Collin to engage with kids from all walks of life. This will be a state-of-the-art site that will grow along with the series. It will also keep Science All Around Us alive and growing online as we produce the pilot and find the right broadcast outlet for Collin and this series.”
Click here to donate: Science All Around Us with Collin Keagan.
Let your friends and family know about this exciting series and share the links on Facebook and Twitter.
A touch of gold to catch the light
As you may have read, or have heard on the Sunday morning podcasts, my darling daughter Liv is engaged to be married to Matt O’Rourke. We’re so very happy for her and for Matt and are so very excited to have a new member of the family. I’ll post more about the upcoming wedding plans in future posts.
As you can imagine, an engagement is the perfect reason to spiff up a home and I’ve been working like mad painting interior rooms before the onset of the cold weather. Our dining room needs the most attention; the next steps are painting furniture, and making new curtains and slipcovers–these are all things I’ve wanted to accomplish for awhile and I am having so much fun with it all.
This pretty mirror was purchased awhile back with the intent of gilding the frame, and I was able to check it off my to-do list Saturday. Gilding wax comes in a little tub, but is so potent, that one little tub is sufficient for a hundred projects. A teeny weeny bit goes a very long way.
Cover fabrics and tabletops prior to gilding because the tiniest speck will smear into a great smudge.
Very lightly dab only the tip of your brush with the wax. Gently apply to the surface of the frame, lamp, or whatever you are gilding, and then spread with the brush. Optionally, I often use my fingertip for the spreading part. Go slowly and do small areas at a time. It only takes several hours to dry and if desired you can apply a second coat (I never do, one coat has always provided enough coverage).
Clean brushes and hands with mineral spirits. That’s it–no top coat needed.
“Woods are not like other spaces. To begin with, they are cubic. Their trees surround you, loom over you, press in from all sides. Woods choke off views & leave you muddled & without bearings. They make you feel small & confused & vulnerable, like a small child lost in a crowd of strange legs. Stand in a desert or prairie & you know you are in a big space. Stand in the woods and you only sense it. They are vast, featureless nowhere. And they are alive.”
― Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
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