Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

Until today.   This is a fish they catch South of the Cape.   I’ve never seen one landed around here.  If you don’t think global warming is real,  you’re bananas.

Dear Joey,

I’m on vacation and will be off the coast of Maine somewhere for the next couple of weeks. Perhaps you’d like to run the following “classics” from my collection, some from nearly four years ago when we started doing this. Thanks buddy, I hope you are doing well.

G

God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Reinhold Niebuhr  1892-1971

A theologian claimed as an influence by Martin Luther King, Madeline Albright, John McCain, Hilary Clinton, and Barack Obama, Niebuhr was the principal proponent of Christian Realism and was alternately attacked and supported by both liberals and conservatives during his most active period of ministry between the First and Second World Wars. A major component of his work centers on the idea that pride is the root of much of the evil in the world. His books include The Children of Light and the Children of Darkness (1944) and The Irony of American History, (1952). He was awarded the Medal of Freedom in 1964.

Greg Bover

“Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not.”

Thomas Huxley (1825-1895)

A self-taught anatomist and comparative biologist, Huxley was ship’s surgeon on a very early voyage to New Guinea and Australia. He was a vociferous champion of Darwin and invented the word “agnostic” to describe his own thoughts about a supreme being. It was Huxley who first theorized that birds evolved from dinosaurs and who was the primary proponent of scientific education in 19^th century Britain. A lifelong humanist and prolific essayist, Huxley’s grandsons include Sir Julian Huxley, first director of UNESCO, and Aldous Huxley, author of Doors of Perception and Brave New World.

Greg Bover

“Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.”

Frank Zappa (1940-1993)

A native of Baltimore whose father worked for the military, Zappa recorded more than 60 albums as a soloist and as the founder and leader of The Mothers of Invention. Often miscast as a novelty musician, he wrote complex, difficult to perform classical, jazz, rock, fusion and other music that cannot be contained in any genre. His iconoclastic approach to life often put him at odds with the established order and organized religion, but he was an ardent supporter of free speech and auto-didacticism. Cited as an influence by such diverse musicians as Pierre Boulez, Paul McCartney and George Clinton, Zappa was a multiple Grammy Award winner and was invited to the newly independent Czechoslovakia by Vaclav Havel to advise on cultural matters.

At the time of his death it was rumored he was contemplating a move to Montana to raise dental floss.

Greg Bover

A sneak peek of the Gloucester Garden Tour on Sat., July 12 at 10 am to noon. Sponsored by the Generous Gardeners.

Here is more info on the blog:
http://www.generousgardeners.org/Blog/

Monica Madruga submits-
Joey, Thanks again for all of your support! The parade greatly appreciates you….

Every child that enters the parade as a “horrible” has the opportunity to win some great prizes. Kids can win a trophy, a bike and even a week at summer camp! Each horrible receives a raffle ticket for entering the parade. Every year the parade committee buys 2 bikes to give to 2 lucky raffle winners. This years winners are Milo Szuter and Ben Mello. Camp Spindrift also donates a week at camp to 2 lucky raffle winners. This years winners are Olivia Madruga and Jake Mello. The winners of the 6 “Most Horrible” trophies are; Dogtown-Emma Mania, Fisherwoman-Maya Goolsby, Lego Liberty-Ella Tucker, Ballerina-McKeen, Uncle Sam for Peace-Ryan Madruga, & Miss USA-Olivia Madruga. The “Most Outstanding Horrible” went to The Stockman Family for “The Tall Ships”.

Floats:

Most Unusual: F37 Animal Shelter

Best Youth Group: F45 Art Haven

Best Musical: M11 Annisquam Players

Religious and Fraternal: F26 Assembly of God

Civic and Community: F42 Farmers Market

Business and Industry: M5 Ace Hardware Picked up by; Janet Smith

Judges Choice: F33 Private Freedom Picked up by; Rob, Stephany & Daniella Pallazolla

Most Creative: F13 Marlee’s Mermaids

Grand Theme: M6 Gortons Picked up by; Charlene Rowe

http://www.goodmorninggloucester.com

July 3, 2014
Mayor Carolyn Kirk and The Gloucester Police Department are proud to announce the following promotions effective the week of July 13, 2014.

Officer Brian Aiello promoted to the rank of Sergeant

Sgt. Michael Gossom promoted to the rank of Lieutenant

Sgt. William Leanos Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

We would like to congratulate these three individuals on their accomplishment and wish them well in their future assignments.

Respectfully,
Leonard Campanello                   
Chief of Police               

Hi Joey,

Even though it might be a gorgeous beach day on Sat. and Sun., we’ve just received the MEMA (Mass. Emergency Management Agency) report which is calling for rip tides as the Hurricane passes to our east.  Can you post the attached?  Thanks!

Carolyn A. Kirk

Mayor

City of Gloucester

9 Dale Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

City Announces Riptide Advisory Due to Hurricane
Beach Safety Plan in effect on Saturday July 5th and Sunday July 6th
(Gloucester, MA) – The City of Gloucester today announced that dangerous conditions, including rip tides and strong surf undertow, are expected this weekend at Good Harbor and Wingaersheek Beaches in Gloucester. To ensure the well-being of guests, a Beach Safety Plan will be in effect for Saturday and Sunday, July 5th and 6th at all City beaches as Hurricane Arthur passes out to sea to the east of Cape Ann.
Under the Beach Safety Plan, lifeguards have authority to close all or portions of the beaches at their discretion. In sections that are open, swimmers must refrain from going into the water above the waist. Gloucester police officers will be on beach patrol throughout the weekend to enforce the lifeguard orders.
While Gloucester Fire and Police department personnel will stand ready to respond to any water-related emergencies, all life safety officials urge beach goers to immediately obey lifeguard instructions.
All beach goers are reminded that lifeguards are not on duty after 5 p.m. Residents and visitors are urged to stay out of the water when lifeguards

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/93-Atlantic-Rd-Gloucester-MA-01930/56041552_zpid/?gclid=CjkKEQjwia-dBRC07eeatYGe-78BEiQArZhbgMKpbE4O6gywqWky4yfCSBD

Joey,
We’re having a Open House on Sunday…could you please post this on Good Morning Gloucester?

xxoo
thanks
Louise

Our spot is secure in front of 41 Western Ave on the Boulevard.  PRIME TIME HORRIBLES  VIEWING!  Bring your beverages a dish and beach chairs and let’s enjoy each other’s company.  You can drop off your beach chairs now so you don’t have to carry them tonight.  Look for the black fish tote with the GMG stickers.  That’s the spot.