Month: June 2020

Organizers have decided to do their best to continue the tradition of the St. Peter’s Novena even in the absence of the traditional June festivities. It has been announced on a Facebook page devoted specifically to Novena 2020 (search St. Peter’s Novena Gloucester MA 2020)  that the novena will begin tonight, Monday June 15 at 7 PM and be available on YouTube.  Further details and information available at this link. 

From the Facebook page:

However, we would like to continue the tradition of the novena to coincide with the feast day of St. Peter. The first day of the novena will be available on YouTube Monday, June 15 at 7 PM. All are welcome to join us. Please go to YouTube and search St. Peters Novena Gloucester MA 2020.

Donations for upcoming Fiesta celebrations are welcome and can be sent to :

St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee
PO Box 3105
Gloucester, MA 01930

This year’s novena is devoted to praying for the eradication of COVID-19 and to pray for all that have been affected including families, victims, health care professionals and others. You are welcome to comment on the Facebook page with your own intentions.

Great news for those of us that love Eastern Point. Mass Audubon announced recently that it is now open for local visitors. A reminder to check local restrictions and guidelines before you visit any of the sanctuaries. Other sanctuaries have also opened. Mass Audubon provides additional information at this link.

This picture is kind of old, but, then again, it’s been awhile since I’ve been there!

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No calls after 6 p.m.
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Thank you.

As I have mentioned several times, we have lots of wildlife right in our backyard and we watch all sorts of critters throughout the days and seasons. Recently, we were treated to a short deer story develop in the marsh. These two appeared in the late afternoon sun out in the marsh acting a little bit like strangers cautiously checking one another out. The smaller one approached the bigger one and got a hoof-cuff for its trouble. I understand this is one way white tailed deer express dominance. Looked to me like it worked………

We’re eating chicken by the firepit and this catbird is all up in our space chowing down on bits of chicken we’re tossing it.

Our weekend included a peaceful and excellent dinner out with friends on the deck of Oliver’s Harbor Restaurant, and a first sail of the season. And then there’s the local wildlife that continues to flourish.

It’s the first time this beach season I’ve been here during the day. It is beautiful with so few visitors at a time.

It’s Flag Day. Fly ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.

There are some very pretty spots along the byway in and near Essex including Cox Reservation and Main Street.