My View of Life on the Dock
Many thanksĀ to Parker River national Wildlife Refuge’sĀ Bob Pete for the Red-tailed Hawk information.Ā
Please join us this Sunday from 2 to 4pm at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center artist’s reception “For the Birds.” I hope to see you there!
Readying for take-off
Nine Swans a-Swimming
After checking in with my elbow doctor at Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, I took a drive alongĀ theĀ road to Plum Island. I only meantĀ to stay for a few minutes as I was planning to hurry on back to work on current projects but within moments of being there, a gorgeousĀ Red-tailed Hawk was spied circling around. It was too tempting and I desperately wanted to stay longer and photograph and film but turned right around and headed back over the causeway. Halfway across aĀ bevy of some sort of large white avianĀ creature caught my eye–could it be–yes, it was a large flock of swans! They were feeding on the seaweed and seagrass along the Merrimack River shoreline.
Quickly finding a place to park I got out my gear and with a wide swathe of marsh grass dividing me fromĀ the swans, IĀ tried to get as close to the water’s edge as possible.Ā There were NINE swans in all, two adults and seven almost year-old swans. So much for getting back quickly. And was I ever pleasedĀ with my rule never to leave the house without cameras.
A passing woman from the neighborhood out walkingĀ said that this was the first time she had seen the swans at the river’s edgeĀ in over two years. For my swan film, footage of one year old swans was needed, and here were seven!Ā Every cloud has a silver lining as I never would have been on Plum Island today if not for elbow injury.Ā
5 chicken Breast; skinless & boneless
2 lg whole Red Roasted peppers; cut into quarters( reserve 3 pieces for another use)
5 ā inch thick slices Fontina Cheese
Ā½ cup pesto
5 prosciutto slices
Ā½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 Ā½ cups olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for baking dish
3 cup Muddica (Italian Style Bread Crumbs; See link below for Sista Feliciaās Muddica Recipe)
ā cup water
1 Cut a slit/pocket along thick side of each chicken breast
2 lay cut chicken on clean flat work surface; open slit side facing up
2 arrange one piece of red roasted pepper on right side of split breast; top with slice of cheese, 1 teaspoon pesto, one slice prosciutto
3 fold left side of split chicken breast over top of fillings; season with salt & pepper; (repeat with remaining 4 breast)
4 carefully dip each stuffed breast in olive oil and immediately cover with Muddica (Italian Style Bread Crumbs)
5 arrange in glass baking dish
6 mix water and 1 tablespoon olive oil together; pour equal amounts in each corner of baking dish
7 cover baking dish with aluminum foil; bake in preheated 375 degree oven 20 minutes; remove foil cook 10 minutes uncovered until Muddica(breadcrumbs) are golden in color and Chicken is fully cooked
8 Serve immediately
click link below for Sista Felicia Italian Style Breadcrumb recipe ” Muddica”
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Hello,
Weāre starting a 6 week CNA class on February 17 and will still have a few spots available. There are 2 prep classes potential students will need to attend NEXT WEEK on Feb. 2nd and Feb. 4th, so this is time-sensitive.
Could you please post the attached flyer or pass this info along to anyone who might be interested?
The class and CNA exam are FREE if youāre income eligible.
Thanks so much!
Megan Merlin
Project Coordinator, Action Inc.
The “What Time Is It Mr. Fox” website describes, “The soul of the band is rooted in its songs – poetic, inventive, emotionally naked meditations on love, religion, sexuality, and identity in the tradition of songwriters like Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, and Laura Nyro.Ā The band also loves to re-imagine classics from Johnny Cash, Prince, and Joni Mitchell to Irish folk tunes and Appalachian murder ballads.”
Their original song “Cold Rain” was recently covered by New Orleans Soul Queen, Irma Thomas, on herĀ Grammy-nominatedĀ CD “Simply Grand,” with the track earning high praise inĀ Rolling Stone, USA TodayĀ &Ā The VIllage Voice.
Not to be missed, the combination of bass, violin, keyboard and vocals presented by “What Time Is It Mr. Fox”Ā Ā offers a unique musical/theatrical experience.
This Thursday: Ta-Dah!! Ms. Diane Blue returns to the Rhumb Line for another fabulous night of dancing. The delightful Miss D. is bringing in a killer band and will have you wincing with ecstasy as you pull yet another muscle whilst trying to act eighteen again.
We gotĀ Mr. Bobby Gus or is it gust? Anyways, heās our windfall on the guitar.MrJoe Bargar steps up on keys to gargle a few toons andĀ our old buddy Mr.Edd Scheer on the drummps steps in to rock your roll without dropping a stitch of laughter. Iāll be there too, standingā on the corner watchinā all the girls walk byā¦
http://www.dianebluemusic.com/
jazz/reggae//dub
Funky Dance Party!
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Please leave your comment on this post as far as what youād like to see on it.
Obviously Iāll include marine forecasts, live radar, Gloucester tides. Also I was thinking about a direct dial to The Gloucester Harbormasterās office as well as Coast Guard Station Gloucester, maybe a link to the HarborWalk site.
What say ye- Oh Salty Brethren Of The Sea? What would you like to see included?
How about a directory of local marinas and places where transient boaters could stay overnight?
Cat Ryanās Boys have an article in the Beacon about the Civil War Uniform in The Beacon
Check it Out-
http://gloucester.wickedlocal.com/news/20160127/brothers-save-piece-of-gloucester-military-history
Here are previous articles submitted by Cat about the Civil War Coat-
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will be offering workshops for children and adults to kick-off the new Cape Ann Reads initiative. This program will take place at the Cape Ann Museum and is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reservations are required; spaces can be reserved by emailing info@capeannmuseum.org, calling (978)283-0455 x10, or online at Eventbrite. Reservations for the 9:30-12:00 Interactive Storytime events should be made for children only, not the accompanying adults.
If you read my “Picks posts” often you probably know that I am both a huge fan of staying local….but also completely appreciate a good trip into the city every once in a while. Ā Winter weekends are a great time to head into Boston, grab a nice meal with the kids, and get your full of some Culture. Ā The Mary Baker Eddy Library is a great place for that and their Mapparium is a wonderful learning opportunity….in addition to being beyond cool.
The Mappariumās three-dimensional perspective of the world of 1935 is enhanced by A World of Ideas, an original presentation that features a rich orchestration of words, music, and LED lights to illustrate how ideas have traversed time and geography and changed the world.
The Library is also showing a complementary exhibit, āThe Mapparium: An Inside View,ā featuring letters, documents, and artifacts never before made public. These showcase the construction, history, and significance of this magnificent architectural and artistic achievement.
I may possibly mention MarketStreet a bit too often, but honestly, this time of year you can skate on the outdoor rink, grab a coffee or a hot cocoa, do some super fun bowling with the family, and get a GREAT meal at one of MANY different dining choices. Ā That isn’t even considering the phenomenal shopping (which I rarely get to do.)
Here is a lit of restaurants and stores….or following THIS LINK to read more.
RESTAURANTS:
Boloco
California Pizza Kitchen – Opening 2016
Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse
FuGaKyu
Gaslight – NOW OPEN!
The Grove Boutique & Cafe*
IT’SUGAR
J.P. Licks*
Kings*
Legal C Bar*
Muse Paintbar – OPENING SOON!
OTTO Pizza
Panera Bread
Starbucks
Sweetgreen – NOW OPEN!
Temazcal Tequila Cantina
Tuck’s Candy Factory – NOW OPEN!
wagamama
Wahlburgers – NOW OPEN!
Whole Foods Market
Williams-Sonoma*
Yard House
STORES:
American Eagle Outfitters
Athleta*
Banana Republic*
Bluemercury*
Carhartt*
Charles Schwab
Charming Charlie*
Chico’s
Claire’s
Eastern Mountain Sports*
Eddie Bauer – NOW OPEN!*
Everything But Water*
Express*
Francesca’s*
GAP*
The Grove Boutique & Cafe*
Gymboree*
Hanna Andersson*
IT’SUGAR
J. Jill
J.Crew*
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
Justice*
Kings*
Learning Express Toys
Lively Kids
LOFT
Lucky Brand Jeans – NOW OPEN!*
lululemon athletica*
Lunette Optic
Mane+Mani (Be Styled)
MarketStreet Management
MiniLuxe
Muse Paintbar – OPENING SOON!
NIKE Running – NOW OPEN!
Paper Source*
The Paper Store
Pia – NOW OPEN!
Pink Parkway – NOW OPEN!
Polka Dog Bakery
Pottery Barn*
Pottery Barn Kids*
Pure Barre
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center
Roster
Sachetta & Callahan
Sephora
Shoe Market
Soft Surroundings
Solstice Power Yoga
Starbucks
Tobey Grey – NOW OPEN!
Tommy Bahama
Tuck’s Candy Factory – NOW OPEN!
Tumi – NOW OPEN!*
Verizon Wireless – NOW OPEN!
Victoria’s Secret*
Vineyard Vines*
White House | Black Market
Whole Foods Market
Williams-Sonoma*
Yankee Candle*
As always, for a more comprehensive list of family activities, please see our friends at North Shore Kid.
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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has some wonderful events planned for the month of February! Ā Join us at our Winter Wine Down, QuickBooks Seminar, Economic Outlook Breakfast and more!
Businesswomenās Winter Wine Down
We will be gatherieng at Katrinaās Bar & Grill, 14 Rogers Street, Gloucester, on Monday, February 1, 2016, from 6:00-8:00pm.
A fun-filled night is planned! Not only will we have plenty of time for Networking, a glass of wine and some yummy Katrinaās appetizers, but at 7:00 we will kick-off Karaoke Fun Time with Jay!
REGISTER HERE.
QuickBooks Seminar
Join us for a āRefresher to QuickBooksā Seminar- two days: Tuesday, February 2 & Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 5:30-8:30pm, at Gloucester High
The class will be geared toward Small Business owners and Bookkeepers. A working knowledge of Quickbooks is beneficial.
REGISTER HERE.
Economic Outlook Breakfast
We are happy to announce that Rick Lord, Presidentā¦
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This calendar is permanently hosted and can be viewed when ever you want at capeanngiclee.com on the ‘events’ page.
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Good Morning Gloucester 