Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
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We hit the screaming kid lottery on the flight down.
Although we lucked out and our kids never screamed throughout flights I felt pretty bad for the parents. You know they’re just nervous wrecks the whole time.
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When is SeniorCare’s Valentine Breakfast?
SeniorCare Inc. will hold its annual Celebrate Spring Breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Gloucester House, located 63 Rogers Street in downtown Gloucester. Tickets are $12 per person and include a buffet breakfast. Placemat sponsorships are still available.
Formerly the SeniorCare Valentines Breakfast, proceeds from the breakfast will benefit SeniorCare’s Meals on Wheels program.
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Just Breathe …
Promoting Optimal Wellness for Mind, Body and Spirit
Feeling overwhelmed or worried? Breathe …, and experience the calmness and release of tension. The simple act of breathing can slow us down physically and mentally and allow us to be more present in this moment.
Meditation becomes as simple as following the breath; a form of mindfulness.
Photo © Karen Pischke/ Niles Beach. Gloucester MA.
Mindful breathing can be done quickly and easily and offers positive physiologic and behavioral benefits. Benefits include decreased blood pressure, decreased stress, relief of tension (emotional and physical,) improve memory, focus and attention, improved mood, increased immune response, improved relationships, increased empathy and compassion.According to the American Psychological Association, 75% of people regularly experience physical symptoms of stress. Mindfulness meditation, breathing and other forms of relaxation can elicit the relaxation response and decrease symptoms of stress.
One study concluded that carrying out a simple mindful breathing meditation for…
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Lt. Graves. Med-Evac. Vietnam From Hussey Part IV
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Astrophotography Program at Feb 9 Gloucester Area Astronomy Club Meeting
Image Copyright © 2018 Phil Orbanes, GAAC
As I write, it’s yet another cold, grey day, but GAAC has the perfect antidote to February — on Friday night, February 9 at 8:00pm, we will bring you our annual evening of astrophotography.
Five of our best astrophotographers will each show off a handful of favorite pictures they’ve taken of galaxies, nebulae and other astronomical objects, and will tell you what each one is, how big and far away it is, and any interesting issues they had getting the shot.
This event is always a colorful, fun and exciting evening, one that will leave you with a new appreciation of what these folks do, as well as a lot of new knowledge about the strange, distant and compelling objects they photograph.
Come early to see friends old and new, grab a good seat and some great goodies, and share some terrific conversation and some…
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CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL IN GLOUCESTER!
Children’s Choir Festival Makes First Gloucester Appearance on Sunday
Nearly three dozen young voices will be joined in song on Sunday, February 11th beginning at 4 p.m. in the 10th annual Children’s Choir Festival. It will be held in the Sanctuary of the historic 1806 Gloucester Meetinghouse, home of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, on the green at the corner of Middle and Church Street. This is a wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy!
The singers, ages 5 through 18, are from three Episcopal churches, St. John’s of Gloucester, Christ Church in Andover, and All Saints Church in Chelmsford, assembled to give them an opportunity to sing as part of a larger ensemble in a grand space with a bigger audience than their home choir situations permit.
The works will range from the famous Shaker Tune, “Simple Gifts,” through religious melodies, spirituals, and a work, ‘The…
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Rebuilding the Waterfront: Genomics Institute’s lab leading transition to marine disciplines
Thanks to the Gloucester Daily Times for covering the ‘groundbreaking’ for our new research institute on Gloucester’s Inner Harbor:
We are grateful to Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, State Senator Bruce Tarr, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Windover Construction and everyone who braved the cold last Friday to help us ‘break ground’ on our new site!
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Garden Opportunities with Backyard Growers
Backyard Growers has several applications now open for the 2018 growing season!
Interested in having a backyard garden? Apply for our Backyard Garden Program (Gloucester residents only) or our Give-a-Garden, Get-a-Garden Program (Open to all Cape Ann).
Love gardening and want to volunteer with us? Consider our Garden Mentor Program! Our oldest and one of our most important volunteering programs where you can support a new gardener throughout the growing season.
Questions? Contact community@backyardgrowers.org or call 978-281-0480
Have a future backyard grower that’s looking for something to do over February break?
Backyard Growers is hosting three days of children’s workshops during February break for children grades K-5 packed with hands-on activities. Each day children will learn and discover more about food and gardening though activities such as: grinding wheat to flour, making and painting with plant dyes, holding and learning about worms, dressing up like a plant, and more!
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2 lost men. From Hussey Part III
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Mere Days Away… THE RABBIT MASSHOLE AUDIO MASHUP!!!
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Sawyer Free Library Events 2/5-2/10
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One Billion Rising 2.14 #metoo
Please join us as we rise in solidarity and demand justice for women and girls during our annual One Billion Rising global campaign on February 14 at 3 PM at City Hall Rotunda.
We will not be silent #metoo
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Children’s Choir Festival Makes First Gloucester Appearance on Sunday
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GloucesterCast 266 With Tim Sanborn, Cat Ryan, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 2/6/18
GloucesterCast 266 With Tim Sanborn, Cat Ryan, Jimmy and Pat Dalpiaz and Joey Ciaramitaro Taped 2/6/18
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Free Tickets To Cape Ann Community Cinema – Share this post on Facebook for a chance to win two free tickets to Cape Ann Community Cinema, The Cinema Listings are always stickied in the GMG Calendar at the top of the blog or you can click here to go directly to the website
Lyon-Waugh Auto Group and Hometown Ace Hardware and Needy Meds Are Hiring Click The Respective Links For More Info
Call Tim Sanborn From Cazeault Solar For A Free Consultation and Solar Evaluation (774) 228-3411
Reviewing SREC Program Ending and Foreign Made Solar Panel Tariffs. Also new solar product- DecoTech.
Cat Ryan’s Birthday
Berkshire Museum Battle Update
Super Bowl Party At Felicia’s Review-
New benefit on Serenitee card: sandwich at Cala’s Manchester expires Feb 13
http://calasrestaurant.com/
We are glad to have actual news back on the air post Super Bowl!
We went to The Farm Bar and Grille for the first time….will go back. They serve White Zinfandel to us peasants.
Just noticed Jalapenos will be opening back up on Mondays again, so 7 days a week!
Kim’s program this week in Ipswich: Pollinator Garden https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2018/02/05/kim-smith-pollinator-garden-lecture-at-the-ipswich-town-and-country-garden-club/
Update: Has Joey turned in his Elks membership application?????
Mile Marker One Aqua Room Tuesday Night IsFamily Night in the Aqua Room every Tuesday night from 5-8pm. Kids pay their age for day passes and no one pays more than $10 a pass.
Beer Can Chicken
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Ho Chi Minh Trail. Monsoons.- From Hussey Part II
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Happy Birthday Cat Ryan!
Kim Smith Photo
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If It’s True That Malcolm Butler Missed Curfew After Going To A Concert When Battling The Flu and Got Caught With Weed Do You Feel Sympathetic Toward Him Or Disappointment?
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Restorative Workshop with Thai Massage
Looking for something AMAZING to do this FRIDAY!!? Join us at NSRY this Friday, February 9, 2018 from 6:30pm-8PM for the ultimate BLISS and RELAXATION: Restorative Yoga with Thai Massage.
Enjoy an evening of maximum relaxation as you are guided through a series of supportive, relaxing restorative poses and given gentle Thai Yoga assists. TWO HOURS of complete pampering and deep therapy for the body, mind and heart–you will be floating!
Thai bodywork involves palming, pressing and passive joint movements. The bodyworker uses her hands, feet, elbows, fingers and knees to gently knead tight muscles with a soothing rhythm that brings the brain into a dream-like state. You will be buzzing with a light and natural flow of prana that will both sooth and energize your body, mind connection.
Advanced sign up is strongly recommended due to a class limit of 10 so that each student receives specialized attention and…
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New GMG Series: Stories From Vietnam Illustrated And Told By Our Friend Hussey
Tuffy shares:
David Hussey and I started fishing together in Nahant MA in the early 70’s. I was 16 and he was 30, and he had just gotten back from spending over a year in the jungles of Vietnam as a Staff Sargent. Eventually he was transferred to the base (the rear), to serve as a Supply Sargent for the rest of his tour. This transfer saved his life.
The stories below I’ve known for years, they would be shared on long days out at sea over the 35 years we were partners. Back then, there wasn’t as much awareness about PTSD or therapy available for people leaving war, and I was glad to listen.
There are so many brutalities of war that most of us will be lucky enough to never know. For soldiers, these memories can constantly loop in their mind, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These are David Hussey’s.
Part 1
Enemy caught drinking out of bomb crater.
Hussey in the visor with Scott Swicker and Tuffy back in 1983.
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