Month: February 2019
Winter market magnolia library
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Adventureman Update– 29 Marathons To Go!
This amazing man is running the perimeter of the United States to raise money for sick children. He plans to end his run right here in Gloucester. His latest update says he estimates only 806 miles remain! His goal is to run the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles) a day and if he keeps that pace, he will arrive sometime in early March. Looking forward to being part of this epic journey:
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There’s Your Sign!
Signs that say “Gloucester!”:
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Jazz Brunch Sunday, Feb 10 featuring Steve Lacey, Feather and Wedge
Feather & Wedge is thrilled to announce the return of NYC jazz guitarist, Steve Lacey. Steve will be playing songs from the American Songbook along with some originals.
Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917
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ANOTHER SUPER EXCITING WILDLIFE SIGHTING–TWO RAZORBILLS AT EASTERN POINT!
Many, many thanks to reader Mike for sharing his amazing sighting of two Razorbills. He writes the following,
“Hi Kim. I was out on the Dogbar Breakwater yesterday afternoon. I didn’t see any Snowy Owls, but I did spot 2 Razorbills. I’d never seen one before, so it was quite exciting. There was a flurry of activity in the water as 2 loons harassed one of the Razorbills. They wore him down and then a large sea gull attacked and tried to kill the Razorbill pecking at his head. He dove and swam far enough away the gull lost track of him in the small chop.
Interesting to see the White Line across it’s backside and the white under the wings. I witnessed one of the Razorbills swimming underwater from the height of the rocks at the end of the breakwater, the bird appeared to be “flying” underwater and I thought it had tiny wings as I could only see the white portion of the wings in the darkness of the water. It swam similar to a Penguin underwater. Another couple also saw the Razorbill swim underwater and the three of us were surprised at distance the bird covered in such a short time.
On my way to the breakwater, I asked a young couple returning to the parking lot, if they had seen any cool critters. They said they saw an injured bird that was something like a Puffin or Penguin just inside the breakwater, at the edge of the shore. They said the bird made it’s way into the water as they approached. They had a frontal top view of the bird with their smartphone, but it was unclear as to what it was. I’m guessing that’s the same Razorbill I saw being attacked by the sea gull. Nature has a way of weeding out the weak and injured, but he escaped to live another day !!
I also saw around a dozen Common Eiders, 2 Surf Scoters, couple mergansers, 6 Buffleheads and 4 light brown ducks I would guess to be Gadwalls by the elegant patterns of breast feathers swimming along the shore inside the breakwater. Great sightings on a wonderful warm day!!”
I just read on the Audubon website that the Razorbill is probably the closest living relative of the extinct Great Auk. How interesting is that! I’ve never seen a Razorbill but will most certainly be on the lookout. Thanks so much again to Mike.
All images courtesy wikicommonsmedia.
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The sun setting later and later
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Movie buffs can see all the Oscar nominated shorts at Cape Ann Cinema | Gloucester’s indisputable indie and art house movie theater
Year round, there’s just the right curated mix of weekly movies at Cape Ann Cinema & Stage, 21 Main Street downtown Gloucester, Mass. Check the cinema’s website! Showtimes are published on the GMG calendar.
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Valentine’s Day handmade sweets & treats and vintage street at Alexandra’s Bread
Valentine’s Day shopping is a delight at Alexandra’s Bread, a scrumptious artisan bakery and destination vintage and contemporary gift shop located at 265 Main Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. One hopes for a line long enough to while away some browsing yet short enough to reach the counter before the bread and treats sell out.
Discover unique finds to share with everyone on your gift and just because lists at Alexandra’s Bread bakery.
new 2019 designs by local artists and artisans
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Whether it’s family & friends or a gathering of the masses, hosting is a huge part of the holidays. Drinks play a crucial role in this, alcoholic or non. Putting a drink in the hands of your guests, even water, makes people feel more welcome. Having a bar area to serve them makes it easier for you as a host.
Read More: https://www.grandbanksbp.com/blogs/blog/building-the-bar
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Gloucester Smiles-1145
Gloucester Smiles, with her friendly 2 year old Black Lab / Coon Hound mix with blue eyes
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Paint Factory from State Fish Pier Sunday Feb 3rd
Photo from Melissa Cox
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WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES 5 STANWOOD POINT UNIT B, $899,900
COME AND ENJOY THE VIEW THIS WEEKEND AT BACK TO BACK OPEN HOUSES.
SATURDAY, FEB. 9, 2019 FROM 12:00PM – 2:00PM
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IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO MOVE YET, OR IT IS A BIT TOO HIGH FOR YOU, COME AND TALK TO ME TO DISCUSS THE NEXT PHASE AND OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE NEXT TWO TOWNHOUSES IN PHASE 3.
IF YOU ARE A BROKER, CALL ME TODAY TO TALK ABOUT AN ADDED INCENTIVE FROM THE SELLER!!!!
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Celebrate American Heart Month – Say No to Cigarettes
American Heart Month – Smoking is a Major Risk Factor for Heart Disease. Besides causing breathing problems and lung cancer, smoking is also a major cause of cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease.
- Cigarette smoking accounts for about one-fifth of all deaths from heart disease in the United States.
- Smokers have a two to four fold increase in coronary artery disease and about a 70 percent higher death rate from coronary artery disease than do nonsmoker.
- Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease.
Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable disease and death.
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The People in Your Neighborhood
One of the interesting facets of family history research is the study of the neighborhood, city and social history your ancestor experienced. It brings to mind the Sesame Street song about the people in your neighborhood.
Lucky for those of us that like to study such things, there are plenty of ways to determine where your ancestors lived. One is the decennial US census records as they become available (1940 is the most recently available). This is part of the 1910 census record for William E. Pierce and family who lived at 31 Sargent Street in 1910.
Over the years, the Pierce family lived at 389 Main (1900); 106 Maplewood (1920), 3 1/2 Alpine Court (1930) and 3 Smith St (1940). There were 12 children born to this couple, so there were years where additional room was needed such as seen here for 1910. So I went to go see those neighborhoods as they look today:
I realize house numbers may have changed over the years, but today’s 389 Main:
Today’s 31 Sargent Street (1910)
Nearby 106 Maplewood (1920)
4 1/2 Alpine Court (1930)
3 Smith Street (1940 just 2 years prior to William’s death):
I am proud to learn immediate family members lived in and near these neighborhoods along with other hardworking residents. It makes me feel even more connected to our city.
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Retreat into the Weekend!
Join us for our awesome line up of weekend classes AND this ultimate combination of workshops back to back on Sunday. Intro to Energy with Marleen Wood will explore how to harness, protect and expand your energy using experiential exercises and offering you tools to use in daily life. Empower your intuition and use your energy to the fullest! Then prepare to settle in for the energy rejuvenating and balancing Monthly Restorative workshop where gentle meets powerful, therapeutic poses supported by bolsters, blocks and sandbags. Sign up for one or BOTH and feel the LOVE.
Sunday Feb. 10: Intro to Energy 3-5pm $40 & Monthly Restorative Workshop $25
Pre-registration strongly recommended at http://www.nsryoga.com
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Special February school vacation week family workshops at Cape Ann Museum!
Courtney Richardson shares Cape Ann Museum Once Upon a Contest February 2019 Vacation Fun!
print out and share the flyer!- Cape Ann Museum February Vacation 2019 Flyer
Once Upon a Contest: February Vacation Fun! Special family workshops with local children’s book illustrators and authors
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (February 8, 2019) – The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present special February Vacation week programming from Tuesday, February 19 to Friday, February 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cape Ann Museum. Each unique session will feature one of the illustrators from the Once Upon a Contest: Selections from Cape Ann Reads special exhibition. Daily registration is required, $15/member family; $25 nonmember family. To register call Courtney Richardson at 978-283-0455 or email courtneyrichardson@capeannmuseum.org.
Families are invited to sign up for all 4 workshops! Meet the fine artists, read a story, explore media & methodologies, create art & stories and enjoy a light snack! Each day is different:
Tuesday February 19: Fun with Figures and Find Franklin the Cat: illustration in marker and ink with Leslie Galacar, illustrator of the award winning “Where in the World is Catherine Abigail,” written by Michael LaPenna
Wednesday February 20: Make story headbands with “Small Elephant” Cape Ann Reads award winning book illustrator Betty Allenbrook Wiberg, written by Kirsten Allenbrook Wiberg
Thursday February 21: Create nocturnal paintings on colored paper like “Henrietta’s Moon Egg,” a Cape Ann Reads Gulliver award winning book written and illustrated by Claire Wyzenbeek
Friday February 22: Cape Ann houses of illustration – paper collage with Alexia (“Lexi”) Parker – Bring a picture of your house! Lexi’s illustrated projects include Cape Ann Reads Gulliver Books “Bike’s Big Adventure” and “Pumpkin Carving”; also Crabs the Lobster, a volume of Poetry, and a historic coloring book for the town of Essex.
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BEAUTIFUL FOOTAGE OF A NEWBORN BABY HUMPBACK
Born only twenty minutes prior, the newborn and Mom were captured by a drone operated by the University of Hawai’i’s researchers. It’s beautiful to see the baby Humpback begin to use its blowhole, and gliding alongside, and then riding atop, the mother’s back.
University of Hawaii
By Kelli Trifonovitch
January 31, 2019
The humpback whale calf is so new that its dorsal fin and tail flukes appear soft and flimsy, and its mother is still excreting blood, while sometimes supporting the calf on her back. The rare video minutes after birth was captured by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) in January 2019.
MMRP Director Lars Bejder was using a drone to shoot video of other humpback whales off the coast of Maui (under a permit from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) when he got a call from one of the local tour operators. “They had just seen all this whitewater and commotion in the water and weren’t quite sure what it was and suddenly there was all this blood in the water, which made us go over there and that’s what we discovered—a newborn calf,” Bejder recalled.
It was the closest the marine mammal researcher had been to a live birth in 25 years.
“I think everybody can appreciate these kinds of footages, and it brings us closer to these animals and gives us a really majestic view of these creatures,” he said. “I think it’s pretty spectacular.”
The MMRP studies the effects of climate change, human activities and prey availability on whales and dolphins.
Humpback Whale breeding and feeding areas
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Another Reason Not To Nap On The Beach
Good Morning Gloucester 