Month: November 2019
Missing Home
I’m stuck in New York for the time being taking care of business and I’ve been missing my Gloucester family. These are from about a year ago on a dreary day down on the harbor. Iconic Gloucester. I will see you soon.
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Day 14 Not Eating Like An A$$hole. Improv At the Dock
The biggest problem I face now that I’ve gotten older and my metabolism has slowed is over eating out of boredom. When not kept in check, if I’m sitting around and there’s a bag of nachos, that bag of nachos is going down without me even thinking about it. Heading for a ride? Stop off on the way and grab a couple of slices of pizza to carry me over til the next meal.
These are unnecessary. I enjoy them, but they are unnecessary.
So the plan on my “Not eating like an a$$hole” diet has been to make sure the fridge is stocked with healthy alternatives when the hunger pang strikes.
Yesterday was one of those days when I couldn’t get away from the dock but I was prepared.
One of the go-tos has been Boars Head deli turkey that I’ll go to the fridge and take out a slice or two. Very versatile. Also packets of tuna.
Around mid-day I was hungry. Shredded up some sliced turkey, ripped up a couple of slices of bacon and mixed in some salsa.
Was it a masterpiece? No, but it saved me from reaching for something that would have put me off track and it was tasty.
Being prepared and having some healthy options goes a long way to keeping on track.
Another move is when I’d normally go to the fridge to grab something to snack on, I pour myself a glass of water instead.
Down 5.5 lbs in 14 days.
The goal is 190.
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New Listing and a New Price!
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Fall Art Show at Senior Center
For the fall art exhibit at the Rose Baker Senior Center, Juni Van Dyke, Director of the Art Program at the Center, is honoring a group of artists: Mary Rhineland McCarl, Ed Leavitt, Marion Linden, Helen Burgess and Gen McNamara. The artists and Juni are pictured below in front of the exhibit. The public is encouraged to stop by the Center between 9am and 4pm any weekday to see the work of these accomplished artists.
From left to right, the artist being honored are Mary Rhineland McCarl, Ed Leavitt, Valerie Sandler and her mother Helen Burgess, Susan Harrington, Juni Van Dyke (Art Director) and Marion Linden. Gen McNamara was not at the photo session.
Many of you may know Mary Rhinelander McCarl’s work as she has been honored as artist of the month before. Mary studied medieval art at Radcliff College. Many years later, the influence of her studies are…
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400 Anniversary committee
Some of the spokes’ people at Saturday’s meeting.
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DOG SNARLING AT SEAL PHOTO- HOW NOT TO TREAT WILDLIFE
The woman in the above picture was trying to capture a photo of her dog and the seal together. A friend of mine took the photo late last winter at a local Massachusetts beach and shared it. The seal was terrified and the woman appears to be oblivious to her snarling dog. I was in the area earlier that day when she was asked twice by an Audubon employee to stop disrupting a Snowy Owl.
It’s that time of year when Snowy Owls begin to arrive from the Arctic and a time of year when we may be fortunate enough to see a seal hauled out on the beach. Seals are only on the beach to rest, to recuperate, or to escape the jaws of a shark. NOAA’s rule of thumb is to keep at least 50 yards (150 feet) away from a hauled out seal.
If you make a Snowy fly, you are too close.
Please show your love for our local wildlife. Thank you ❤
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MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTS OPENING AT THE STEVENS COOLIDGE PLACE!
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FINAL TWO WEEKS FOR THE EXQUISITE “HOMER AT THE BEACH” SHOW AT THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM – A WONDERFUL EXHIBIT TO SHARE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES OVER THANKSGIVING WEEK!
FINAL WEEKS!
HOMER AT THE BEACH CLOSES DECEMBER 1ST
Get inspired to visit (and re-visit!) Homer at the Beach … Catch the PBS News Hour segment (originally broadcast on November 18) here.
Homer at the Beach has sent attendance soaring, bringing visitors from near and far and surpassing all previous records for the Cape Ann Museum. The exhibition has garnered excellent reviews and publicity in major national media including the Wall Street Journal, theWashington Post and PBS Newshour and has been covered closer to home on WGBH Open Studio, Chronicle and the Boston Globe (find links to news coverage here). The exhibit closes on Sunday, December 1; the Museum will be open for extended hours on the final day from 10 AM to 5 PM. But don’t wait, the last weekend is expected to be quite busy!
FINAL DATES FOR THESE EXHIBITION-RELATED PROGRAMS
- Thursday Night Extended Hours
Thursday, November 21, Museum is open until 9:00 p.m.
- “Homer at the Beach” Gallery Tour
Tuesday, November 26, 3:00 p.m.
- CAM Members’ Viewing Hours
Saturday, November 30, 9:30 a.m. - Closing Day Extended Hours
Sunday, December 1, Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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This week not seeing the sun, here is one from last week
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Agape Giving Tree Magnolia Library
In conjunction with the outdoor Magnolia Tree Lighting, Agapé Brewing Community will be lighting an indoor “giving tree” on Sunday, December 8 at the Magnolia Library. Agape has partnered with Pathways for Children to supply gifts for up to 45 local children in need. The Giving Tree will have tags/ornaments each listing info about the children (age, favorite things, toy wish list, etc). After we light the tree, all in attendance are encouraged to take a tag and go shopping for that child. All gifts should be NEW and UNWRAPPED and can be dropped off at our 2nd Annual Holiday Marketplace on Sunday Dec 15 from 12pm-5pm at the Magnolia Library (additional drop off times TBD).
The tree lighting will also feature food, beer, live music, crafts, games, and pictures with Santa.
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This weeks Musical Guests: LAURIE, ELLEN & JAY! 7pm @ The Rhumb Line 11.20.2019
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, November 20… 7pm start
Wednesday, November 20… 7pm start
My Musical Guests: LAURIE, ELLEN & JAY!
The initial booking for this week’s show was Chick Marston & Ellen Ford. Well,
Chick has recently run into some minor issues with his back, so… to the recsue
comes Laurie & Jay Keefe, joining the great Ms. Ford for what promises to be
an exquisite evening of style and swing! The ladies blend like sisters, and the
gentleman is a monster on the mando! Chick says he’ll try to make it for a few
numbers if possible. That would be icing on the cake, for sure. However it plays
out, we’ll be having the time of our lives. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
11/27 Thanksgiving Eve w/The Talking Dogs
Electric Show: Dave Brown, Fly, Wolf, Mattacks
Plus special guest… Dan-O King!
12/4 Lisa Marie
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Gloucester Smiles-1379
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Day 13 Not Eating Like An A$$hole: Sugar Mags Mediterranean Salad
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Order Your Pie to Support “Pie in the Sky” and Pick Up at Engel & Volkers
“More than a fundraiser, Pie in the Sky fosters community spirit by bringing together more than 20,000 people throughout Greater Boston – including bakers, Pies Sellers, volunteers, donors, and sponsors to create the “World’s Greatest Bake Sale” in support of Community Servings’ food and nutrition program.
Each fall, more than 100 of Greater Boston’s most generous bakers, chefs, and caterers bake and donate thousands of pies that more than 500 volunteers sell to family, friends, and coworkers. You can select an apple, pecan, pumpkin, or sweet potato pie to pick up before Thanksgiving at one of our 100+ pick-up locations. (includine Engel & Volkers By the Sea on Main Street in Gloucester)
Each $30 pie or donation provides a week’s worth of nutritious meals for a neighbor who is too sick to shop or cook for themselves or their families.
The last day to purchase pies is Saturday, November 23rd! Get your pie before the shopping cart closes!”
CLICK HERE to purchase or donate a pie!
🥧 Buy a pie and help someone in need! Hundreds of top bakers in the area donate pies to Pie in the Sky.
🥧 Each $30 pie (donation) provides a week’s worth of nutritious meals for a neighbor who is too sick to shop or cook for themselves or their families.
🥧 If you donate and purchase a pie you can come pick it up at many locations around MA including Engel & Volkers by the Sea on Main Street in Gloucester.
View their unbelievably impressive list of restaurants and bakers. Who wouldn’t want a pie from someone on this list!
https://www.pieinthesky.org/bakers
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Gloucester Memories
The dreary weather has me digging through old memories and I came up with this gem from 1958 showing me rocking a Gloucester shirt…….even then……
I have previously posted this picture taken in our grandparents’ backyard in 1966 but it’s appropriate today to say Happy Birthday to my brother Chris! I have pretty clear memories of this visit so long ago. I hope he does as well. Happy Birthday brother!
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Live Look At Sista Felicia In Twenty Years
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Forgotten Summer Clouds
The schooner Thomas E. Lannon with Boston backdrop and summer clouds
(Photo by Adrian Hewitt)
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Thursday, Nov 21: Jazz Dinner Featuring SCOLLINS-WARSI DUO at Feather and Wedge
The Scollins-Warsi jazz duo is back at Feather & Wedge! With Kevin Scollins on guitar and Sahil Warsi on double bass, they will play from their extensive setlist including selections from the Great American Song Book, modern jazz, contemporary blues and R&B.
Reservations highly suggested! 978.999.5917
Thursday, November 21, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com
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2 Weeks Left until the Deck the Docks @ Maritime Gloucester!
Maritime Gloucester is working hard to get ready for the 2nd Annual Deck the Docks, December 4 through 7!
- Visit the Deck the Walls Art Show co-hosted by seArts (see below)
- Select and get your Christmas tree from us this year, direct from Maine and loaded on your car by our helpful staff
- Buy a beautiful Holiday Wreath from us and you can decorate it in our DIY workshop
- Visit our Pop Up Gifts Shop with local makers, crafters, and artisan bringing you unique holiday gift ideas and options
- Come and make your own gifts in our Holiday DIY Workshop, including fish printing, lobster buoy ornament painting, wreath decorating, and pre-school crafts for the kids. Also, come and do fish buoy painting with our Art Haven partners!
- Take pics with Santa in a Dory
- Get your signature gifts in our own Maritime Gloucester Gift Shop.
- Enjoy music from…
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Good Morning Gloucester 