Month: February 2023

Boston accent ranked among ‘smartest sounding’ accents in America

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Reblogged from Channel 25 Boston

Language learning platform Preply says it recently surveyed 1,000 Americans to find out which accents are viewed as the best, worst, sexiest, smartest sounding, and also most annoying.

Prebly noted that here are more than 7,100 languages spoken around the world and more than 30 dialects in the United States alone. With that said, Boston faired impressively, ranking inside the top 10 in all categories included in the survey.

The Boston accent had the following rankings:

  • #4 for smartest sounding
  • #1 for most annoying
  • #6 for the accent Americans like the most
  • #8 for most trustworthy accent
  • #8 for sexiest American accent

The Southern accent tied with Boston for the most annoying sounding accent in the country.

The Northeastern accent topped the category of smartest sounding accents.

SAVE THE DATE

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni
Sign up for Ann Klein’s class which is held on Sunday, March 19! Our first three classes have sold out early so don’t delay. It will be great fun and informative. Please join us.
To register for the class email: artsaboundmagnolia@gmail.com

The McCormick’s Double Down is Registered For The Bluefin Blowout!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Welcome to the 2023 Bluefin Blowout!
Captain: Frank McCormick
Boat Name: Double Down

Registration is now open!
https://bit.ly/2023CaptainRegistration

July 24 – Fundraiser
July 25-27 – Tournament
*Tournament dates subject to change

Update On Grandmother’s Kitchen House

Posted on by Pat D

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we were fortunate enough to be able to get a little tour of the house my Dad grew up in on Haskell St. The current owner, Jeff Martin, had found a number of items in the attic walls when he did some renovations, including some old letters.

The family name on the letters is Goodwin and they were previous residents at the house around 1900. Since I have Goodwins in my family tree, he graciously allowed us to take them with us. The household in the 1900 census included father Charles, Mother Catherine, Daughters Ellen and Clara, Wm. Reed and his wife Mabel. A very loyal reader David Collins graciously provided the image of the census record as well as some background information to prove I am related to these Goodwins. THANKS DAVID!!!

They are a delightful example of sibling communications and I think could be compared to texting today. I thought you might enjoy the following transcription from one of the letters dated Aug 18 1896. It’s a treasure.

Gloucester Mass

Aug 18 1896

Dear Sister, I though I would write you a few lines to let you know we _______ your letter and ______ glad to hear from you.

Mamma says if you ain’t working if you had better come home.

We have just sent your dress to the laundry to have the spots taken out. Elena you send my dollar Sunday because I want to buy my dress next week.

I think I must close with love from your sister Gertrude.

Mamma says she doesn’t think it will pay to stay up there and pay board.

Most delightfully, this letter includes primitive drawings labeled The house where Ed lives and Chas house. Also figures labeled Pork, Margarita Ann, Charlie calling car for Ipswich and Mabel G. I cannot identify these for certain, but Mabel G is probably another sister. Elena married Frederic Riggs and perhaps that is Ed (?)

I also heard from Jeanette Marchant who lived near Elena “Gert” Gertrude Goodwin Riggs (husband Frederic) in later years. It’s lovely to hear from the readers, so thank you very much.

SAT Strategy Session and Practice Test

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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SAT Strategy Session: Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Princeton Review will be presenting a Free, Virtual SAT Strategy Session open to all Gloucester community members on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. In this presentation, students are given some simple, basic strategies that will make sure scores improve on their next practice or official exam. 

To register click HERE.

SAT Practice Test: Saturday, February 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

The Princeton Review will presents a free, virtual SAT Practice Test on Saturday, February 18 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Registrants will receive a link to an online classroom and further instructions upon registration to be able to take the test from the comfort of wherever you have internet! Be prepared with a calculator and scrap paper to work out the questions. A quiet space free of distraction is highly recommended.

Click HERE to get access…

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Video Interview: Jeff Martin Opened His Custom Marine Canvas and Upholstery Business At 195 East Main Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro
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Endless opportunities to repair or renew your marine canvas or vinyl.

Contact Jeff at his 195 East Main St Gloucester Shop-

978-335-0502

Gloucester Fishermen vs Saugus Sachems Girls Varsity Basketball (replay) 2/7/23 From Cape Ann Live

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Gloucester Fishermen vs Saugus Sachems Girls Varsity Basketball (replay) 2/7/23

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Ice

Posted on by Nichole S.

Ice. My not-so-scenic photo. I can’t lie…I’m super envious of all of the beautiful winter, scenic photos that I have been seeing…from our own GMG contributors and beyond. Each weekend I tell myself that I’m going to go for a drive and take the time to take my own photographs, yet this is typically all I can produce. This is the extent of my scenic photos today…. Ice.

Barns Along the Byway In Essex

Posted on by Pat D

I have been doing these Barns Along the Byway posts since 2019 and still haven’t run out of interesting barn structures along the Essex Scenic Byway. Over the years, some of the barns I’ve highlighted are more modern and others are older. Some are still standing and some are not. Some are prominently seen from the road and others are more hidden. This one in Essex is set back a little bit from the road and more easily seen when traveling one side of the road than the other, but I just love its character. The one things each of the barns I post have in common is their character, as seen through my eyes. I hope you feel the same.