ALICE GARDNER SHARES A NOTE AND SOME LOVELY PHOTOS OF MAYOR SEFATIA AND SARA FAVAZZA FROM THE CAPE ANN READS CELEBRATION

Wish I got a pic at your booth . Gorgeous illustrations ! What a fun and happy event .

It was great that Sara Favazza could come to the event. She really enjoyed herself .

Good seeing you !

The best , Alice

Monthly Restorative Workshop THIS FRIDAY at NSRY!

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Join us at NSRY for BLISS at our Monthly Restorative Workshop.  February is the perfect month to rejuvenate and reconnect to your intentions and allow them to blossom from the heart. Join Katie Schroeder for an evening ceremony of deep relaxation. We will explore simple, easy poses supported by props to ease the body into deep therapeutic relaxation. Blocks, blankets, bolsters and belts along with essential oils and candlelight bring you back to breath and balance. Gentle assists,Reiki and guided visualizations will harmonize your mind, body and heart as you expand and clear your deepest intentions for your life.
February 2, 2018 6:30PM-8PM
$25 Secure your spot-space is limited! www.nsryoga.com

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Good Harbor Beach footbridge and duck duck storm

winter shower 🙂

High tide by the Good Harbor Beach footbridge, one day ahead of the anticipated rare lunar trifecta, aka “Super Blue Blood Moon”. 

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ducks sought drier grounds 

Duck duck storm

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SNOW STORM BACKSHORE ATLANTIC ROAD HIGH TIDE SURGE AND EXPLODING WAVES -By Kim Smith

Today during the snow storm at 8am at peak high tide, this is what the exploding surf along Atlantic Road looked like. Cold and windy, with big fat wet snowflakes, it was beautiful nonetheless.

PINOT WINE DINNER (2/1) at FEATHER & WEDGE!

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4 cellar selections paired with a 4 course dinner prepared by our chef Ryan McGovern… the evening will feature a presentation of the wines by Chelsea Bell, Sommelier & Manager of Urban Grape!

Reserve: 978.999.5917

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Patriots Out

Finn had a pretty early hockey game in Woburn on Saturday morning and I took advantage of the time in the passenger seat to delete tons of emails.  While scrolling through my inbox, I found an email notification from the Patriots announcing their plans for a Super Bowl send-off party at Gillette stadium.  With some extra time in the car as Finn and Freddy went into the rink to get ready, I decided to book a hotel and surprise the boys with a quick overnight trip to Patriot Place to be a part of the action.

I’m so glad I did.  After a really long week the quick family trip was just what we needed.  After Thatcher’s Sunday afternoon hockey game we drove to Foxboro.  We checked into our room at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place and the boys were thrilled to see the bright blue sign of Gillette Stadium shining right outside our window.  After getting settled, we walked through Patriot Place and down to the NRG Plaza in front of the Pro Shop at the entrance to Gillette.  The boys were able to walk up onto the stage that was set for Monday’s festivities and then spent an hour skating on the Winter Skate Ice at Patriot Place.  After working up an appetite we had dinner at CBS Scene. Unbelievably, all of Patriot Place was like a ghost town.  I had made dinner reservations, but we were one of only a few full tables there.

After dinner we walked back to the hotel and the boys decorated signs to show their Patriot Love.  We were in bed by 11:00 and up at 6:00.  After turning on the news we realized that the crowds were already gathering so we quickly got ready and went back down to the plaza. We scored great standing room directly behind the media pit and enjoyed the show!

The boys were interviewed by both radio and TV news personalities and were psyched to be a part of the excitement.  They had the opportunity to hear from several Patriots greats and I hope that, as huge sports’ fans, they’ll look back on yesterday fondly for a while.

 

Children’s Snowball Party at the Elks

Another great children’s event sponsored by the Gloucester Elks! Everyone seemed to have lots of fun.

Superbowl Grilling Idea- Moink Balls On The @PKGrills #PK360

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I pretty much followed the recipe from serious eats Except I added some oregano and garlic powder to the mix.  Also I think the recipe can be improved if you partially cook the bacon before hand and buddy Craig Kimberley suggested using a pork/beef mix instead of straight ground chuck.

These were awesome and I’d do them all over again the same way with either of teh ingredients if that’s all I had on hand.

Mix one lb and a half of  80/20 ground beef, two lightly beaten eggs and 3/4 cups seasoned panko bread crumbs and added oregano and garlic powder.

Roll into 1 inch balls and wrap with a half a strip of bacon securing the bacon with a tooth pick.  next dust with your favorite BBQ Rub.  I used Famous Daves BBQ Rub.

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Next set up the PK 360 for high heat indirect cooking.  A full chimney…

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This Is What Certain Boston Sports Radio Show Hosts Don’t Get In Regards To The Tom Brady Hanging Up Situation

On what planet do these out of touch radio show hosts think that the greatest quarterback of all time should call in to their shows after they mock him mercilessly all week long?  What is this bananaland?

Tom Brady Hung Up On sports radio host after expressing his displeasure with his daughter being called a “pissant”.

Listening to Mike Felger defend the comment by saying they get paid to push the envelope says it all.

Radio hosts like Felger and Mazz and Alex Reimer can speak disrespectfully about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Tom Brady doesn’t have to give them the time of day.

Do you think Tom Brady needs the money that badly that he should have to call in and talk to these douchebags that conjure up conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory like Tom forced Jimmy Garopolo out and that Brady, Belichick and Kraft all hate each other? I’m guessing Tom has plenty of dough.

So if these guys want to antagonize and drive wedges and fabricate conspiracy theories and repeat them over and over until they convince themselves that they bullshit they are selling is fact then screw them.

I hope Brady never speaks to them again. I hope he speaks to their competitors.

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I hope Brady and the Patriots win the Superbowl and he retires the next day.

I hope Belichick gets back to an AFC Championship game without Brady within four years and makes the playoffs next year without him.

It’s the Douchebag Boston Sports Radio Hosts Perogative To Fabricate And Drum Up Controversy. But Then To Act Incredulous When Boston Athletes, Coaches Or Owners Tell Them They’re Not Interested In Speaking With Them Shows Just How Out Of Touch And Pompous Certain Boston Sports Media Have Become.

Muffy White Organizing and Styling In Action At The Casa!

If you’re stuck. If you’re paralyzed by indecision. If you have clutter-anywhere. Just do yourself a favor and call Muffy or hit her up on Facebook. She’s fantastic.

13th Annual Boston Globe Travel Show to Takes Place February 9-11 at Seaport World Trade Center in Boston

Annual expo to showcase destinations, culinary, health and wellness, and cultural opportunities, a craft beer pavilion and special offers for attendees

WHAT:                        The Boston Globe will host the 13th Annual Boston Globe Travel Show, February 9 – 11, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The expo will feature exhibitors showcasing travel destinations from around the world, great show-only travel deals, cultural and culinary presentations, a wellness pavilion, craft beer pavilion, trip giveaways and much more. Tickets are $10 online at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com and $15 onsite at the show.

The 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show provides the opportunity to learn about new and exciting travel destinations and book trips at incredible savings on the show floor. In addition, the show will feature:

  • Culture Stage featuring more than a dozen presentations that highlight the experiences and rituals of destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Kripalu Wellness Pavilion including free massages, a healthy beverage bar featuring teas and flavored water, healthy cooking demonstrations and stretching techniques.
  • Culinary stage with delicious samples from Puerto Rico, Latam Airlines, Kripalu, Bay Ferries and more.
  • Interactive kids area presented by Camp Cody with friendship bracelet making, crafts, S’mores station, nerf target practice zone and more.
  • Craft Beer Pavilion, showcasing nearly 100 craft brews from over 40 different breweries in New England and beyond. Craft Beer Pavilion tickets are $35 online at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com/Beer and $45 onsite.

The 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show is sponsored by Kripalu, Aruba Tourism, Azores Airlines, Massport, LATAM Airlines, Cruise Travel Outlet, The CAT, Visit Central Florida, Norwegian Cruise Line, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Sagres Vacations, Massachusetts Tourism, New Smyrna Beach, El Al Airlines, La Martinique Tourism Authority, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and The I.V. Doc™. For more information about sponsoring the 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show, visit www.bostonglobetravelshow.com.

WHEN: Friday, February 9, 2018 – 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 10, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 11, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

WHERE:           Seaport World Trade Center

200 Seaport Blvd

Boston, MA 02210

HOW:              Tickets for the show are $10 in advance at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com and will also be available onsite for $15.  Children 18 and under are admitted free of charge.

Breaking news: #BerkshireMuseum investigation- Unopposed Motion as Attorney General Maura Healey requests a one week extension

The Arc and the Quadrant by Alexander Calder, collection of Berkshire Museum-- first public commission for Calder, a pair of sculptures for niche alongside museum theater
Alexander Calder’s first public sculpture commission was for the Berkshire museum (two sculptures for site specific niches alongside the theater)

Today, January 29, 2018 was the next milestone in the ongoing battle over the Berkshire Museum’s quest to deaccession. Attorney General Maura Healey (AGO) filed a request to push the AGO status report deadline to February 5, 2018.  And the “Defendant- Apellant, Berkshire Museum, does not oppose.” 

“Unopposed Motion for Extension of Deadlines
The Substituted Plaintiff-Appellant Attorney General Maura Healey (“AGO”) hereby requests a one week extension of the deadlines set by this Court on  January 12, 2018, such that the preliminary injunction and stay of the trial court proceedings entered on
11/10/17, as well as the AGO’s deadline for filing a status report regarding the status of the investigation, are continued to February 5, 2018. Counsel for Defendant-Appellant Trustees of the Berkshire Museum has informed the undersigned that Defendant-Appellant does not oppose the relief sought herein.” – Respectfully submitted, Dated: January 29, 2018

MA Appelate Court dockets RE#28: The preliminary injunction and stay of the trial court proceedings entered on 11/10/17 are continued to January 29, 2018. The Attorney General’s Office shall file a status report on, or before, January 29, 2018, regarding the status of the investigation or within 5 days of the completion of the investigation, whichever is earliest. (Trainor, J.) *Notice/attest/Agostini, J. – Dated: January 12, 2018 

Bridal Expo at Cruiseport

Another successful Bridal Expo held on Sunday. Wonderful turnout and so many great vendors were there. By the way the food the wait staff served to the guest was very yummy. Great event great venue.

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Long Beach MA: winter construction on front row cottages

Progress on some winter builds.

Crane at 142 Long Beach, front row cottage under construction, Jan 2018

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BEFORE 142 Long Beach April 2017

 

4 Long Beach under reno, January 2018

 

BEFORE 4 Long Beach April 2017

Behind Longbeach Place

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At the back of Longbeach Place; and in the distance at the corner of Long Beach Road and Rockport Road

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Cape Ann Auction

Cabin Fever Weekend

For more information please go to

http://www.Capeannauction.com

Always a good time