My View of Life on the Dock
My heart goes out to the Taormina family some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet.
“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” MLK, Strength to Love, 1963.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, owns 20 incredible and deliberate states from John Wilson’s monumental etching of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The final state was printed in an edition of 50 in 2002 and was based on a smaller Wilson drawing of Dr. King, a 1985 preparatory study for a bronze statue installed in the Rotunda of the US Capital in 1986.
Wilson created other portraits of Dr. King including a monumental 8 ft’ tall bronze commission that was installed in Buffalo’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Its maquette went to the Butler Institute of American Art.
Note to GMG readers: To make the etchings on view at the MFA, Wilson collaborated with master printer and artist, Jim Stroud. Stroud is the founder and owner of Center Street Studio, named for its address in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Center Street Studio opened and operated from 1 Center Street from 1984 to 1986 before moving to Boston.
– Catherine Ryan, 2017.
John Wilson (1922-2015) eminent and kind American artist and teacher was adept in any media and expression. His talent and life and legacy of activism was a good fit for a King tribute.
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The snow is pretty. This morning did not disappoint. Thank you, mother nature.
Snow Fence…
On view at Jane Deering Gallery, local artist and detailed draftsman Adin Murray exhibits a series of original graphite drawings on panel: silhouette portraits of native trees.
You can commission a special favorite tree of your own, too.
A portion of the sales will go to the ‘400 Trees for Gloucester’ project.
Reception this Saturday 1/25/2025, see below.
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Humans have been using plants as medicine for an estimated 60,000 years. Cannabis specifically has been used for health purposes since 2800 BC. Before the advent of modern pharmaceuticals, the only medicine available was from plants and animals. Many well-known medications were originally derived from plants, such as aspirin from willow bark and quinine from the cinchona tree. Until cannabis was effectively outlawed in 1937, it was widely prescribed by American herbalists and physicians.
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Both then and now, humans and plants have coexisted, each relying on the other in countless ways. Plant medicine works in synergy, with a combined strength that’s greater than any individual part. In cannabis, the plant’s naturally occurring compounds – cannabinoids and terpenes – work better together than separately. This is commonly referred to as the “entourage effect.”
Plants possess many beneficial compounds. And, when carefully formulated with potent and purposeful ingredients, plant medicines deliver focused, targeted support when and where you need it most.
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Pop in and get your Furry Valentine a special little something!!🐾💕
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186 Main Street, Unit 25A
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
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photos and video: Rooftops, beaches, and robins. Views from the road plus two winter walks on Wingaersheek Beach–yesterday vs. snowfall today. Jan. 19 (icy blue puddles and sheen) vs. Jan. 20 (yellow light, soft and silent).
morning sun, Wingaersheek Beach
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Kick off 2025 with strategies to boost focus, productivity, and efficiency at home and work. On Thursday, January 23, 5:30 to 6:30 pm join Gloucester resident and innovator Shawn Gerard at 21 Main Street to learn how to leverage your energy and develop a structured planning approach.
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on our goals for the coming months. We often get too busy to enjoy our life, though. In this session, you’ll explore how to find your focus, accomplish your goals, and create free time to charge your batteries.
All are welcome. Registration required at sawyerfreelibrary.org.
For more information, visit sawyerfreelibrary.org or 978-325-5500.
When we visited Lowell’s Boat Shop recently, the tour guide mentioned the nearby Powwow River and some waterfalls in Amesbury. So, our adventure last week was to find those waterfalls. They are, as advertised, right smack in the middle of Amesbury. They are not exactly the waterfalles I was expecting, but instead more like waters tumbling down a hillside. It was still an interesting walk around Amesbury and produced some interesting photos. If you go, I’d suggest parking at the Friend St public parking lot and the “falls” are just a few steps away. There’s a walking path you can follow down into town (very short distance) and follow the water’s path. If you go to Lowell’s Boat Shop, just keep going and add it to your day. Well worth the ride for each.
Good Morning Gloucester 