Day: May 8, 2018
Burano
Burano is an island off of Torcello, which is off of Murano, which is off of Venice which is off of the Italian mainland. It is an amazingly colorful place.




Blue Sky, Blue Ocean and white sand
Good Harbor Beach on Monday afternoon. Looks so good.
Coming up this Sunday

O’Maley Innovation Middle School performance May 10th | O’Maley Academy presents A SPRING SHOWCASE
News from O’Maley Innovation Middle School:
O’Maley Academy Proudly Presents
A Spring Showcase
*A benefit for The O’Maley Academy after school program which consists of 18 free clubs for students
Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM
FEATURING: Song & Dance Club performing 10 musical numbers & Drama-Rama Club performing 14 More Ways To Screw Up Your College Interview by Ian McWethy Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
Tickets: $5 (with a $20 family cap). O’Maley Auditorium
Around Town #32
Gloucester Smiles-910 (AB)
Sawyer Free Library Events 5/7-5/12
Those were the days, my friend.
The 1917 Gloucester City Directory indicates the hours the Post Office is open: 6:45 AM to 8 PM (!!!!) AND on Sundays 2-4 PM. No wonder there were so many clerks and carriers.
Also, 5 mail pick ups per day!

These appear to be mailboxes perhaps from those years, still in use today.
Those were the days, we might sigh to ourselves. However, upon reflection, I begin to consider that technology has allowed 24/7 online access to a number of mail or shipping options. Technology has also allowed for text messages and emails to overtake physical letters, notices, bills etc. in speed and convenience. What a difference this past century has made!!


