While kayaking on the Annisquam, saw this couple and knew Life is Good.
Month: August 2015
Joyful Morning, Beautiful Sky
E.J. Lefavour
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Third Tuesdays Program Reconnects Older Adults to Art and Their Community
Opening Hidden Doors: The Unifying Power of Art
Third Tuesdays Program Reconnects Older Adults to Art and Their Community
The Cape Ann Museum announces the beginning of a unique new program, CAM Connections Third Tuesdays, which brings Cape Ann art, culture and history to older adults in the local community, and invites individuals with memory challenges and their care partners to be part of the experience. The program offers meaningful engagement with the Museum collection through small group conversation in the galleries on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The heart of the Third Tuesdays program is to create a welcoming space for open-ended discussion, art appreciation and reflection. Art is for everyone. The Third Tuesdays museum experience of slowing down to explore the world of a painting, object or artifact stimulates wonder, and ignites new ideas and discoveries for participants. Looking at art can open the door to express an idea or feeling, find a personal vision, or unlock an instinct. After a recent CAM Connections tour, Pippy Guiliano, museum guide expressed the many ways the experience stimulated ideas and was unifying, “We had another wonder-filled visit. The level of engagement was palpable. Conversation was off and running … progressed easily covering painting techniques and composition, technology, poetry, color effects, people mellowing with age, inner and outer light.… Our souls were soothed and our minds tuned up in the warmth of camaraderie.”
Third Tuesdays promotes active engagement with the arts as a bridge to reduce isolation and offer an enriching art and culture experience. The Cape Ann Museum, a regional center of art, history and culture with a treasured collection, invites the personal and collective history of older adults with ties to the region, past or present, to be part of the Third Tuesdays experience. The role of the Museum as a community center, bringing people back into connection with their own essential history and with others, helps to form new connections in an atmosphere of mutual fun, growth and learning.
If you are interested in learning more about CAM Connections Third Tuesdays tour program, or would like to make a reservation, please call Cara White at (978)283-0455 x24 or email carawhite@capeannmuseum.org.
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Music Around Town ~ August 17 – 23, 2015
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Block Party Smiles After the Rain
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GMG Tech Talk- The Headphones I use to Record the GloucesterCast and www.thehomiecast.com are now half Off On amazon
Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones 50% Off At Amazon Click Here For The Deal
I’ve had a pair for 4 years now. this model came out over 20 years ago and still tops the charts for audiophiles. They are so incredibly comfortable. if you listen to music or a podcast with these instead of earbuds one time, you’ll never want to go back and for 50% off it’s a stupid awesome investment. I LOOOOOOOVE mine.
Here they are Friday night when we taped www.thehomiecast.com episode 8-
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Members of the Gloucester U Program
Two members of the Gloucester U program with one of their teachers, enjoying an educational walk in Gloucester.
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Folly Cove at the Annisquam Exchange
- Folly Cove Designs: Expanded collection on display for sale
- 20% Red Dot Sale on wide selection of collectibles, antiques, kitchenware, jewelry and more.
Come over to the Annisquam Exchange at 32 Leonard Street to see the Folly Cove Prints. They are really beautiful. If you would like more information on Folly Cove please go to the following link.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folly_Cove_Designers
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Uhmmm, Summer- Check. Beach- Check. @KettlePizza – Check. @STOKGrills –Check. Friends and Family- Check. It Doesn’t Get Much better Than This Folks…
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Local Cellphone Repair Service From Alfonzo Millefoglie Is A No-Brainer
If you’ve ever cracked your cell phone screen and gone to the iPhone store to get it repaired, you’re talking like forever to get that shit fixed. Orrrrrr, you could call Al or contact him on Facebook here- https://www.facebook.com/iFixiFonz , he could come to your house or work, and get it done within an hours time and you haven’t blown a day up at the mall when you’ve got a bajillion other better things to do- like go to the beach.
It’s cheaper, it’s wayyyy more convenient, it’s local, and you get a glass screen protector included.
Duh!
Check Out Al’s Website Here
Here’s Al with a first person webcam performing a repair-
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Mystic Aquarium
This is for sure one of my favorite little getaways with the boys ever. We do lots of one night trips whenever possible and a quick trip to Mystic, CT has been one of our annual overnights. This year we went for two nights and did much more than usual. So, lucky you, you get to look forward to a 2nd post all about the Mystic Seaport tomorrow…but, for now…the Mystic Aquarium is a must see for families with young kids.
They simply do everything right.
Call me a hypocrite if you’d like. I get the whole “wild animals don’t belong in captivity” argument…and what’s more, I typically agree. I will never take the boys to go see a circus and I will not visit zoos or aquariums that do not have adequate habitats for their animals. That having been said, if the animals are clearly well-cared for and the habitats are gorgeous…and even more importantly, the facility has a reputation and clear mission for conservation and animal aid, then I am ok.
In my humble opinion, the Mystic Aquarium does all of that and more. It is a fantastic place for young children to learn and laugh and is an incredible facility on many levels.
Please read all about it HERE! MYSTIC AQUARIUM
One of the boys’ favorite things to do is help feed the critters. Finn, in particular, always seems to bond on a whole new level.
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Community Stuff 8/17/15
Hi Joey,
You may have covered this, but if not, I think it would make a great story: I always assumed that the Ben Smith playground, opposite Zeke’s, was maintained by the city. It is always in excellent condition, great for little kids. One day recently I was there with my grandchildren and saw a little old lady come in with her watering can and her weeding and pruning tools. She gave the place a once-over. She told me that, in fact, the city does not maintain the playground; she and her husband do. He comes by with his lawn mower once a week; she takes care of the plants. Sadly, I did not get her name.
What I did get is that people can make contributions to cover the costs of materials through The Gloucester Fund.
I think it would be a nice story if you interviewed this couple.
Thanks!
Miriam
Miriam Weinstein
67 Eastern Point Blvld.
Joe’s note: Yep Miriam check out their Facebook page and tributes to the great people who have devoted so much time taking care of that park-
Paul Bruce Talks About Community Involvement At Benjamin Smith Playground
Good morning!
I saw this post about lost glasses found and wondered if there is a lost and found at Good Harbor Beach?
My daughter lost a bracelet possibly in the parking lot ( sentimental value) and I wondered how I could help her search or contact anyone who may have found it!
Thanks for your help or info!
Kathy Garey
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Maritime Gloucester Diving Locker Event
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mark V diving helmet, on Saturday, August 22, The Diving Locker is planning to demonstrate a dive using a Mark V diving suit. The museum and the event are free all day long. For more information, visit The Diving Locker facebook page here.
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CATA STUDENT BUS PASSES For 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR ON SALE AT GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL
CATA Student Bus Passes are scheduled to be sold in the Gloucester High School Atrium on Wednesday, August 26, Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.; Monday, August 31 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. andTuesday, September 1 through Thursday, September 3 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Gloucester High School Atrium. Passes will not be sold at the CATA office during this time period.
The Pass Plus, Unlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass and Unlimited Annual Pass will be on sale. The Unlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass and Unlimited Annual Pass are photo IDs and the student must be present at the time of purchase. The cost for the Unlimited Annual Pass is $200.00; the cost for theUnlimited Semester (Fall or Spring) Pass is $100.00 and the cost for the Pass Plus is $25.00. All Passes are payable by cash or check. For further information, call the CATA office at 978-283-7916.
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Gloucester Beach Sticker T Shirts and Hoodies Are Shipping Tomorrow!
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95 East Main Street Gloucester MA 01930
Any day this week. I get to work just before 5AM every day.
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Today (Aug 16) at Good Harbor Beach–Fantastic
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Water Fowl Rescued by Harbor Master
The Harbor Master even on a Busy Summer Day had time to rescue a water fowl caught in fishing line in Gloucester Harbor
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DO YOU NEED YOUR GARDEN WATERED?
Introducing East Gloucester girls Pilar and Lotus garden watering service! Price varies based on size of garden:
Small gardens $3.00
Medium gardens $5.00
Large gardens $7.00
Lotus watered our garden this morning and what a treat not to have to water on this hot day. The girls are fantastic dog walkers (our Rosie’s highpoint of the week), polite, professional, have an excellent work ethic, and always come right on schedule.
Leave a comment in the comment section if you’d like to hire Pilar and Lotus and we will forward your contact information to their parents.
Happy Garden!
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Slave Labor
Or, Indentured Servitude Reversed
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All My Life’s A Circle
Good Morning Gloucester 