Month: April 2021

@FishermenGHS: GHS Athletics is happy to introduce Manny Lopes as the new Head Coach of the GHS Girls Lacrosse Program.

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Excited to have Manny join the staff and bring his many years of coaching experience.

GloucesterCast 493 With Chris McCarthy, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz and Joey C Taped 4/7/21

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GloucesterCast 493 With Chris McCarthy, Pat and Jimmy Dalpiaz and Joey C Taped 4/7/21

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I Killed the Easter Bunny

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I killed the Easter Bunny. Well, I mean not literally….because well, he doesn’t really exist, but also because I would never hurt anything that way. But, that having been said, I killed him off….like, in a TV series.

You see, Finn, my soon-to-be 12 year-old has always been a strong believer. Some kids are like so-so believers…but, not Finn. He’s been hardcore since Day #1. Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy mascots…oh, the mascots…. but, Mascots are a post for another day. I digress.

I thought for sure, that at the fine age of 11, Finn might question the whole Santa thing back in December. But, he didn’t. Each time I thought he was just playing along, he’d say something that make it perfectly clear that he still believed. While it was cute and all, I’d be lying if I wasn’t kind of like, what the heck?

So, Christmas…and Santa…came and went and we wrote the list, put out the milk, left carrots for reindeer, decorated the cookie plate, and wrapped some gifts in Santa’s paper ….and some in ours. Holidays done. Check.

Then, before we knew it, came Easter. Last Easter Eve I kind of thought we were done. I mean we were hardcore in the throws of COVID with tons of unknowns. Easter and its gifts and traditions were kind of an after thought if I’m being honest. Then, at bedtime, the little bugger goes into the kitchen and gets all busy. I hear him, but don’t think much of it. All of a sudden he comes out ….with a plate of carrots…..

Finn (matter of factly): “I put out carrots for the Easter Bunny.”

Me: (shit) “Great, good job.” ….and by “Great, good job” …. I really meant, “Oh crap, we’re still doing that” 🤦🏻‍♀️ And, geez, thank goodness we had carrots. As I stuffed the Easter baskets and hid the eggs later that night, I did so while keeping Easter traditions alive.

So, 12 months later, I had a decision to make. The way I saw it, I had some choices.

A. Carry on with the bunny traditions under the assumption that Finn still, STILL, believes

B. Enlist Thatcher to get the deets as to whether Finn still believes… and go from there

C. Shop and plan for Easter….but, leave out the actual Easter Bunny character….hence, in doing so, eliminating him.

So, I went with “C.” Don’t judge.

Rather than the traditional Easter baskets, I bought new suitcases for an upcoming trip. I bought bathing suits, flip flops, a couple of t-shirts, a Dunks’ gift card, some baseball stuff, and the littlest bit of candy. I wrapped their gifts in tissue paper and stuffed the little pieces of luggage. I didn’t mention putting out carrots the night before….and neither did Finn.

After Easter breakfast and the opening of their gifts (with the absence of bunny footprint signatures and carrot peels from the gnawed-on carrots left behind from the Main Bunny’s visit in the middle of the night), we went mini golfing and out for ice cream… as has become a fairly new tradition for the past 3 years. We skipped an egg hunt. But, Finn was psyched to go fishing. Win.

At the end of the day, I plopped on the couch happy. But, then, kind of sad. So, that was it. The Easter Bunny had been eliminated…killed off from our story, if you will. He’d still hold a special place in our memories of course….but, would no longer play a role. Not until the day there are grandchildren running under foot at least….and that won’t be for a long time. Would Finn ask…or care? Finn…made no mention. Not that night. Not the next day. Not any day since. It was big brother Thatcher who ultimately said, “So, like, there’s no more bunny?” To which I answered, “I guess not.”

Next stop, Christmas 2021.

Blooms Back on the Boulevard!

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I was irrationally happy to see the pansies being planted by our Generous Gardeners yesterday. These hardy annuals are a sure sign spring has well and truly arrived. They didn’t used to be my favorite flowers, but now I recognize their resilience despite their fragile appearance. So I have come to appreciate them, especially as a welcome back to spring. Thank you once again Generous Gardeners! You can help them here.

Check Out Which Celebrities are Helping Forward CBD Education!

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Celebrities likeMartha Stewart,Kim Kardashian,Gwyneth Paltrow,Whoopi Goldberg,John LegendandRob Gronkowskiare lending their names to various CBD brands. Their fame is valuable for educating the public about the health benefits of CBD.WhenJennifer Anistonsays that low THC Hemp (less than 0.3%) won’t make you high, you remember. People listen whenRob Gronkowskisays that low THC Hemp was reclassified under the 2018 Farm Bill, so CBD products made from it now can be legally shipped to all 50 states.

It’s good for the whole industry whenWillie Nelsonhelps more people know that the FDA approved the use of Epidiolex®, a drug containing CBD, to treat forms of epilepsy.

Tens of millions of CBD users in the United States are already using CBD for relaxation, focus and recovering from exercise. Celebrities from television,Montel Williams, to music,Melissa Etheridge

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Sawyer Free Library’s “Poetry Without Paper” Contest taking submissions through April 30th

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Each spring, hundreds of young students throughout Gloucester are inspired to express themselves through poetry and prose thanks to the annual Poetry Without Paper Contest sponsored by the Sawyer Free Library.

Organized by Sawyer Free Library‘s Children’s Librarian Christy Rosso and acclaimed poet and former Gloucester Poet Laureate John Ronan, the contest is an opportunity for local school children of all ages to showcase their writing and creativity in a supportive environment and win top prizes.

With the competition in full swing culminating on the last day of National Poetry Month, April 30, children and teens who live in Gloucester or attend Gloucester schools are encouraged to submit 1-3 original poems on any theme to the Library. Participants can choose to set their poems to video, images, and or music. Each poem may be no longer than 30 lines, be the student’s own work, and previously unpublished.

Winners…

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Join Us For The Live Stream Of GloucesterCast 493 At 9AM Wednesday April 7, 2021 www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester

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Seaside Sustainability Announces Marine Shrink Wrap Recycling Initiative and Recycling Program

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Drop Off Your Marine Shrink Wrap at Gloucester Dept. of Public Works, April 5-June 4

GLOUCESTER, MA-April 5th, 2021- Seaside Sustainability, a nonprofit based in Gloucester, MA with a mission to protect coastal waters through education and action, announces the launch of the Marine Shrink Wrap Recycling Initiative. The Marine Shrink Wrap Recycling Program will give boat owners in Gloucester and surrounding communities an in option for discarding marine shrink wrap. Instead of this material ending up in landfills, it will be recycled into new material for future use. This program is free and accessible to the public. 

The Marine Shrink Wrap Recycling Program began on April 5th, 2021 and continues through June 4th, 2021. Boat owners can recycle shrink wrap at City of Gloucester Public Works, 28 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The facility will be open Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays. 

This program is made possible through partnerships with Gloucester Harbormaster, Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. and Dynamic Waste Solutions Incorporated. Seaside Sustainability would like to thank Jeffrey and Stephanie at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grants for helping build the program. Seaside Sustainability is excited to work with WHOI in the future to expand the Marine Shrink Wrap Recycling Program on Cape Ann. Seaside Sustainability would also like to thank the Gloucester Department of Public Works for offering their facility as a home for the recycling container. 

Eric Magers, Seaside Sustainability founder and executive director stated, “Seaside Sustainability is excited to make recycling marine shrink wrap easy, accessible, and free in our own town of Gloucester. Plastic waste, including marine shrink wraps, threatens our oceans.” 

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, plastic debris is the leading cause of ocean pollution, accounting for 80% of ocean waste. Plastic waste is ingested by marine animals causing serious health consequences. Larger plastic debris entraps hundreds of thousands of marine animals every year. Plastic pollution has also been linked to ocean acidification. Studies have found that over 90% of the US seafood was imported from geographic regions with significant waste leakage and plastic pollution.

There is a simple, 3 step way to prepare Plastic Marine Shrink Wrap for recycling. 1. Ensure shrink wrap is clean and free of debris, wood, metal, garbage, and other 

non-shrink wrap materials. 

2. Fold shrink wrap into 4-5 foot widths and roll each piece into a tight bundle (like a sleeping bag). 

3. Tie each bundle with a strip of shrink wrap… and that’s it! Now you are ready to recycle your shrink wrap. Just head over and place your bundle in the recycling bin located at 28 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930. The recycling bin will be marked by a sign with Seaside Sustainability’s logo. 

Note: As you prepare your shrink wrap for recycling, it is crucial to keep the material clean and free of dirt and debris. Contaminants such as wood and metal will disrupt the recycling process.

GloucesterCast 492 With Malini Basu Chris McCarthy, Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac and Joey C Taped 4/6/21

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GloucesterCast 492 With Malini Basu Chris McCarthy, Jimmy Dalpiaz, Scottie Mac and Joey C Taped 4/6/21

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Harbor Loop on Land and Water

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I love sending visitors to Harbor Loop when they ask where they can go to get a feel for Gloucester. And then I remind myself to stop down myself once in a while. Some scenes from the Harbor Loop on land and on the water:

GloucesterCast 491 The One Where Jimmy Dalpiaz Gets His Chest Waxed 4/5/21

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GloucesterCast 491 The One Where Jimmy Dalpiaz Gets His Chest Waxed 4/5/21

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SURFARI IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVA!

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Sitting right next to Cape Ann Coffees, and walking distance from Good Harbor Beach, SURFARI’S new location is epic in every way!
From all of your serious surfing, longboard, SUP, Wake, Bodyboard and skateboarding desires, to all of the essential beach-life needs, THEY HAVE IT! And the new T-Shirt designs are amazing.