My View of Life on the Dock
For all of you folks that have never witnessed THE MOVIE for 2013, please take the time to do so. You will be entertained.
(for ease of playback on a video of this length, click the play button, then pause it for a few seconds, it speeds up the loading process)
And please come out and support this years event, it’a for the NEXT STEP, they change lives…you could, too!
Outside my office window is a pair of stately hollies, our “Dragon Ladies;” aptly named for their prickly foliage, and adjacent to the hollies is a sweet scented flowering crabapple. The autumn fruits of this particular crabapple are chunkier than most and, I simply assumed, must bear the worst tasting fruit imaginable because year in and year out, the fruit is never, ever eaten by the birds. When flocks of robins arrive in our garden in late January, the winterberry and hollies are stripped bare of their fruits in a day, or two, at the most, after which the robins head to our neighbor’s sumac and then further down Plum Street to our other neighbor’s smaller and much better tasting crabapples.
Not this year! A pair of robins is setting up house along the garden path and they vigorously defend the crabapples from other robins. In late winter, robins typically switch over to worms, but with the ground still frozen solid, they are continuing to look for tree fruits. Unfortunately, much of it has been consumed.
Repeatedly, I noticed that our robin couple was struggling to eat the crabapples. They would snip off a stem and then drop it onto the brick path below and peck and peck and peck. A robin’s bill did not evolve to crack open grains and as it seems in this case, nor for penetrating our unusually hard crabapples. A great deal of energy was being spent to get a morsel of food, which is never a good thing because it can leave a creature weakened and at risk of freezing to death.
Robin in flight
I picked a few berries and made a crabapple mash, placed it under the tree and, within hours, all the fruits were devoured! Now when feeding the pets and filling the bird feeders each morning I pluck a small handful of crabapples, mash, and place in the pie tin below the tree. I’ve experimented with adding blueberries and raspberries to the dish, but the robins prefer the crabapples.
If we move very slowly when walking down the path, they now allow us to come quite close—and what a treat to observe from this distance—beautiful, beautiful robins!
Do you think we will be rewarded with a nearby nest? I hope so!
James Eves owner of Cape Ann Giclee creating another amazing design using the ” Sista Felicia Logo” for a special treat that will be served to Sista’s guests at this years Private St. Joseph Feast !
You are cordially invited to celebrate our primary care physician, Dr. Kevin Delahanty’s 1st year at PACE in Gloucester!
Monday, March 30th from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for an Open House at our Gloucester PACE site on 29A Emerson Avenue (next to Pathways for Children and across from The Open Door)
Light food & refreshments will be served as well as open bar.
Your RSVP by March 26th to Carol Pallazolla is appreciated by calling cpallazolla
Thank you and see you there!
It’s March! What’s so awesome about March Rubber Duck? It’s followed by April! And April is when we start making “Seasonal Openings 2015!” From Top Dog usually the last day of March to The Rudder right around Tax Day with Lobsta Land, Capt Carlos, Dairy Train, sprinkled in between. What tastes like spring more than a Fish and Cheese sandwich at The Cupboard? And the snow will melt soon! Look at WeatherSpark for next week:
So here is my lineup starting today for things to do to get you in the mood.
Friday March 6: Stones Pub for a Blue Duck Spring Burger. (Blue Cheese Portabella mushrooms, bacon, hold the sprouts between your knees.
Saturday March 7: Wash the car at Maplewood Carwash. It’s not for the car, it’s for you. You will feel better! Drive home slowly. Do not splash.
Saturday March 7: There is something else big today, what is it?
Sunday March 8:Â Spring Forward! That’s right, drive home from work and the sun is still shining!
Monday March 9: Big Apple announcement. Buy a watch? A retina MacBook Air?
Tuesday March 10: If you are going to grow tomatoes from seeds, sow them now!
Wed March 11:Â Run around in shorts! It’s 44 degrees out! After this winter that will feel like 85!
Thurs March 12: Have you ever seen Uranus? I have never seen Uranus! But you can this week. As Mars and Venus set in the evening if you scope them out with binoculars they will be very easy to find. Venus is wicked bright. Very close by will be an unblinking tiny blue dot. That is Uranus! Now you can say Rubber Duck showed you Uranus!
Saturday March 14: Pi Day! Biggest Pi Day ever because it is 2015 which means 3/14/15 9:26AM and 53 seconds all nerds head’s will explode with nerdiness!
Sunday March 15: Ides of March: Greg Bover posts an awesome quote from Caesar or Brutus et tu?
Tuesday March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day! Plant your peas! Still two feet of snow in your garden? Start digging. You have to plant them on Saint Patty’s Day or the world will end.
Wednesday March 18: EJ and Brenda Malloy and Jeff Amero and everyone else who has been rubbing it in on Facebook that they are in Florida will be dragging their sun tanned butts back to Cape Ann!
Tuesday March 31: Get your boat in the water by today and you win a prize!
Friday, March 20: at 6:45 PM EDT First Day of Spring, Equinox, equal day, equal night!
Wednesday April 1: Seasonal Openings really get underway. You can make it. Meet me at the Rudder or The Studio, who is going to open first?
Book RecommendationÂ
This is an Awesome Book with great photos. Highly Recommended!
Tell him GMG sent you!
To purchase on Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAPE-ANN-BOOKS-GLOUCESTER-MASS-FISHING-CAPTAINS-/141594890919
From the Author;
“IRON MEN WOODEN SHIPS SKIPPERS OF GLOUCESTER MASS. THE BOOK HAS 89 PAGES, EACH PAGE FEATURES A SKIPPER AND HIS BOAT WITH INFORMATION OF THE SKIPPER AND THE BOAT.THE PICTURE OF THE SKIPPER MEASURES 6″W BY 3″3/4″H.THE BOAT IS FEATURED UNDER THE SKIPPERS AND IS ALSO 6″W AND 3″3/4″H. THE COVER PHOTO IS THE FISHERMEN STATUE TAKEN DURING THE STORM OF 1978.THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN IN THE EARLY TO MID 70’s.ALMOST EVERY BOAT HAS SUNK AND ONE LOST AT SEA WITH ALL HANDS.IT IS TRULY A ONE OF A KIND AND UNIQUE BOOK.MOST OF THE SKIPPERS HAVE PASSED AWAY SOME RETIRED TO THERE HOME COUNTRY AND SOME ARE STILL IN GLOUCESTER.THIS BOOK WILL BE A HANDSOME ADDITION TO ANY BOOK SHELF. THIS BOOK IS ALSO SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.”
Video From Dwight Hebert
Like to rock?  Remember the mid ’80s?  On Saturday, April 25, you can party with the hitmakers who who lit up alternative rock radio in the ’80s and ’90s right down the road at Downtown Beverly’s Larcom Theatre.  That’s right folks, The Smithereens, with monster powerpop hits like “Behind the Wall of Sleep,” “A Girl like You,” “Blood And Roses,” “Only a Memory,” “Blues Before and After” and more are coming all the way from Jersey to Beverly just for you!
Tickets don’t go on-sale to the public until tomorrow (SAT) at noon, but FOB’s can get the best seats NOW by clicking RIGHT HERE. Â Best of all, tickets are only $25, $35 and $45. Â Check around and you’ll see this is the best Smithereens deal you’re gonna get!
Here are 2 of their top hits:
And here’s a great one from their NEW CD!
Made my way over to Walt Kolenda’s Antique Shop @ 6 Lexington Ave. because I had my eye on these boots, but they were way to big : (  probably a size 10ish
Then low and behold I saw these beauties tried them on and SCORE! I love them. I bet they are close to a 9 but fit way better and cant wait to wear them out.
Here are a few more plus a wicked cool pair of I Dream of Jeannie slippers.
You just have to see these boots and shoes in person. You know, touch and feel. Tis a shame that they are not my size.
I found this sweet vintage necklace and had to have it. Saving it for dress up.
Oh, and take a look at this lot of wicked cute glass figurines. Some are so tiny.
The shop is set up very nice and so many items are up for auction. Like the poster says, (antiques, art, jewelry, boots, collectibles, small furniture, glass, china, metalware, rugs, lamps, postcards, ephemera and much more).- Enjoy your bidding!
Check out the website for more info and items.
http://www.capeannauction.com/
SUGAR & SPICE
Sugar and spice and everything nice! That’s us! Wouldn’t you enjoy curling up on the couch with one (or both) of us watching your favorite TV show? I bet you are thinking “Who wouldn’t!” Because we are still young, we do have a bit more learning to do, so I (we) hope you don’t mind helping us with that! Think you could take one (or both) of us home? To learn more about us or our furry friends please visit www.capeannanimalaid.org
For More Info Check Out Their Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/ForeignAffairsMarket
I was so proud of myself…what seems like forever ago…just before this ridiculous onslaught of snow began to assault us all. Â You see, I had just started running again and was on a bit of a roll. I was in a groove, sticking with it, and looking forward to it most afternoons.
And then….the roads became unrunnable. Â
Or so I thought.
As the snow drifts and mountains began to grow out of control, and the sidewalks became all but nonexistent, I actually started to see other people out running.  Yikes.  I began to think evidently I am weaker and less disciplined than I thought. Shame on me.
….but then, just when the self-doubt started to grow the size of the insurmountable snow banks, I saw this news clip.
I’ll ride it out just a little bit longer, thank you very much.
Come experience the music of a cappella in the form of The Hexachords, a six-person group from UMass Amherst. This is a one-night only performance on March 13 – proceeds to benefit the high school’s Theater Department and their upcoming spring show “Legally Blonde.” Tickets are $8.00 for all seats and on sale now, either online or at the ticket booth on the day of.
In addition, you can buy your tickets during high school lunch blocks on Wednesdays and Fridays, as follows:
Friday March 6 from 11:10 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Wed March 11 from 10:30 a.m. through 12 noon
Friday March 13 from 11:10 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Sent by: GHS Theater Boosters Gloucester High School
CAPE ANN BIG BAND CONCERT
Benefiting New Year’s Rockport Eve
Friday, March 27th 8 p.m.
The Sanctuary of the First Congregational Church of Rockport
12 School Street, Rockport Massachusetts
There will be a half hour intermission with coffee, soft drinks, water
and desserts served in the Fellowship Hall.
Tickets $15 Donation
Advance Ticket Sales: 978-559-1263 or info@newyearsrockporteve.com
Common Crow Is Having A Sale https://www.facebook.com/commoncrowglo/photos/a.10150162238745331.405286.359370670330/10155270008060331/?type=1
Rockport Cub Scouts Pack 55 will be hosting a Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, March 14 from 4-7PM at Spiran Hall in Rockport. Adults are $10, Children under 12 are $7. Tickets may be purchased at Smith Hardware in Rockport, Wally’s Blackburn Bistro in Gloucester or at the door the night of the event. Cost includes dinner, beverage and dessert. All proceeds to benefit Rockport Cub Scouts Pack 55. For more information, contact Paul Franklin at pack55rockport@gmail.com
Painting a Picture of Love – Author Donna Milham Releases New Inspirational Book
GLOUCESTER — Local author, Donna Milham recently released her new inspirational book, At His Feet ($14.99, Constant Hope Publishing). At His Feet is a collection of poetry and prose, which invite the reader to pioneer new places in their daily lives with our Creator God. “More than words on a page, Milham’s debut book artistically paints a picture of Unconditional Love,” says Constance Scott, Director of Constant Hope Publishing. “It is a book that will impact readers of all ages.”
“There is a cry, deep within our spirit-man for greater silence, for the deeper places of God, for the mysteries of Heaven Above. There is still too much noise and busyness around and within,” says Milham. “At His Feet is an invitation to journey into the place of quiet and rest, found within the Heart of God, while sitting at His Feet.”
Donna Milham is a Gloucester resident and founder of Eagle & Dove Ministries and Judah’s Roar Church. She is a teacher, speaker, writer, and creative artist, who is called to train, equip, and release people to know God’s blueprint for their lives, and to embrace and fulfill their God-given destiny with passion and perseverance. For more details contact Donna@DonnaMilham.com or visit http://www.DonnaMilham.com.
Coming up on March 14th: a great workshop/micro-conference for teachers of English Lit and related subjects is taking place at the Eastern Point Lit House in Gloucester. There will be a communal meal and a few sessions on “Teaching Impossible Texts” with some outstanding local teachers. This event is designed for public, private and even homeschool educators to come together, connect and collaborate with other likeminded teachers who are into books and want to teach kids how to be into books as well. Feel free to call me (Sarah) at 978-546-2861 for more info. If you mention GMG there will be a 25% GMG Close Reader Discount refund offered after you register! 🙂
Good Morning Gloucester 