One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
— Inspirational Stuff (@InspireYou77) January 26, 2013
Author: Joey Ciaramitaro
The creator of goodmorninggloucester.org Lover of all things Gloucester and Cape Ann. GMG where we bring you the very best our town has to offer because we love to share all the great news and believe that by promoting others in our community everyone wins.
Just Add Drama
Thanks FOB Brooke Welty for sending it in.
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Drop What You’re Doing And Go To Passports For This Vietnamese Bahn Mi Sandwich
The Flavor Is Off The Charts!
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Community Photos 1/26/13
Janet Rice submits-
I know this is not the greatest of photos but I was struck by the circular pattern the geese made this morning right as the sun emerged from the sea smoke. Does anyone know why they are doing this-is it just a coincidence? .Just wondering!
Best-Janet
Skip Montello Submits-
Hi Joey,
Super sea Smoke today…here is one from Sandy Bay at dawn.
Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
Christy Juckett submits-
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Community Stuff 1/26/13
Play with Clay
Cape Ann Sea Creatures is a February school vacation clay class for children and/or adults with Rockport potter Susan Hershey. It’s a three-part series on Monday, February 18th, Wednesday, February 20th and Friday, February 22nd from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Opportunity Center at Pond View Village in Gloucester. Limited to 24 students. To reserve a spot, contact Stacy Randell at 978-281-8181, ext. 141 or srandell@thecalebgroup.org . A $5 donation for the series is requested, but not required. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gloucester Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
There’s no doubt that growing up in today’s world is challenging and perhaps it’s even more challenging to be a parent of a child going through adolescence. O’Maley Innovation Middle School is committed to doing all it can guide both young and old through this important phase of life. With that in mind, we have scheduled two free workshops for parents.
The first one will be held on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in our library. The title of this workshop is “Growing up Male in America”. Some of the topics covered will be: The Boy Code, Boys and Aggression, The Boys Inner Life (a focus on the emotional life of boys), Boys and Schooling, Parent Relationships and Changing into Men.
The second workshop will be held the following Tuesday, February 5th, also from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This workshop is entitled, “Growing up Female in America”. Some of the topics of this session include: The Girl Code, Girls and the Media, Girls and Schooling, Parent Relationships and a segment called Daughters of the Revolution (a look at the future for girls).
The presenter is Joann Stemmerman. She is an expert in gender as it relates to adolescents. Although now working in the private sector, she has held faculty positions at Harvard University and the University of New Hampshire. Please join us for these informative workshops. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers and sharing of common experiences.
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Ryan Pinkham- Constant Contact Marketing Guru
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5 Questions With @Joey_C’s Favorite Twitter Peeps- @KidNS
5 Questions With Bill O’Connor @KidNS
What are your duties at your job and do you use twitter as a tool for your job?
Owner, publisher, graphic designer, technologist, photographer, and more! Twitter is an integral part of how we deliver information. We do not really use it socially, i.e. messaging back and forth. It’s more about spreading the word for us. We keep a steady flow of tweets going throughout the week.
Why do you think you are follow worthy on Twitter?
· Our tweets are mostly readable and understandable.
· Our tweets deliver a valid piece of information that our readers can actually use.
· 95% of our tweets are not cluttered with chatter, and don’t add to it.
What types of tweets or twitter user drive you up a wall?
Tweeting is a hard skill for some people to learn, and a lot of people are trying to learn it, so the Twitterverse is full of chatter and tweets that really don’t mean or say anything at all. The reason you only have 140 characters is because it forces you to think it through before you make your point. Imagine that, you have to think before you type! Why would somebody tweet, ‘LOL’ or ‘ROFLMAO’? Does that even qualify as a tweet? It’s been done ad nauseum, contributes nothing to the conversation, and literally says nothing… I suppose it’s a necessary evil for people who need to learn the platform, though.
Who are some of your favorite twitter users?
There are many, but here’s a few I can name off the top of my head:
· @Joey_C (of course!)
· @PBSkids
· @NASA
· @NatGeoKids
· @NOAA
Do you have a website you would like to promote?
Sure! North Shore Kid focuses on events, activities and places in and around the North Shore that nurture kids’ desire to learn by doing and create memorable family experiences.
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Cape Ann MarketWATCH 1/24/13 From Kenny MacCarthy
Interested in Gloucester/Rockport real estate? Watch Kenny MacCarthy’s video commentary, complete with photos, stats and analysis. This week, Kenny tours 8 local properties and has some pricing analysis.
Call Kenny if you have any Cape Ann Real Estate needs- (978) 758-0983
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Some of Craig Kimberley’s Favorite Things: MoneyMaker Multi-Camera Harness (Chestnut, Regular)
Craig writes-
For that smoove ass bidniz man who likes him some cameras. "What are those?" "Fine Italian letha suspendaz you rockin?" Nope, just my monogrammed camera holsters bitch. Step off so I can floss deez thangs.
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Mamie’s Kitchen Dodgefathers Are Gunning For Muffy White’s Speedo Cops and Things are Already Heating Up For 2013 Dodgeball
Alicia Cox AKA The DodgeMother Has A Message For Muffy White and Her “Speedo Cops” The Long @#%$ of The Law Squad-
Eat it Muffy! The Twins Are In
Hey Muffy
Leave the dodgeball, take the cannoli!
We’re comin for ya!
The Dodgefathers!
2013 GMG/Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tourney at Spindrift Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/events/132939246871131/
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Happy Birthday To Blinded By The White 2012 Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tourney Champ Shannon McCarthy
What, You Thought We Wouldn’t Find Out?
Head Down to Cape Ann Brewing Tonight and Wish Shannon a Happy Birthday In Person and Don’t Forget To Tip Her Well Too!
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Fred Bodin Submits-
Gloucester Harbor, circa 1900
This 5×7 inch glass negative was part of a panorama, that swept to the right to include Downtown and the Fort. At the time, horse–drawn wagons would transport fishermen to the ships and fish back to market. In my 33 years here, I saw the harbor frozen once. Being a foolish young man, I walked from the Old Yacht Club on Rocky Neck about 1/4 of the way out to Ten Pound Island. I turned around and creeped back. Lesson learned.
Fredrik D. Bodin
Bodin Historic Photo 82 Main Street Gloucester, MA 01930
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Community Photos 1/25/13
Craig Kimberley submits-
Sunset On Kilby
click for larger version
Same Photo Devoid of Color-
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Healthy Gloucester Collaborative Sponsors Local Film Fest This Saturday At Cape Ann Community Cinema
Join Healthy Gloucester Collaborative this Saturday 1/26/2013 at 2:30 PM at the Cape Ann Community Cinema for a great afternoon of award winning and local films!! Suitable and FREE for ages 8-18!! Print out and bring the Film Fest flier to get a free gift when you come!! Make sure to bring cash for their yummy snacks to enjoy on their comfy couches!!
To print out your free tickets, click the title of this post and there will be a print button directly below the graphic. Click and print.
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Community Stuff 1/25/13
Cape Ann Winter Birding
Did you know there are more birds on Cape Ann in the winter than there are
in the summer? A great opportunity to see and photograph them is coming up
at the Chamber’s Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend, February 1-3. It will be
headquartered at the Elks’ on the backshore, itself a good place to see
birds. There’ll be lectures and exhibitions, but there are also Saturday bus
trips with expert guides to all the best vantage points on the Cape to see
birds like the harlequin ducks on the logo. On Sunday morning (weather
permitting) there’ll be a boat trip offshore to see pelagic birds such as
eiders and gannets. Serious birders will get a chance to add to their life
lists, novices will get a chance to see what all the fuss is about, with
knowledgeable help. It’s great for kids too, very inexpensive, and all
wrapped up before the Super Bowl starts, (as if anyone cares anymore.) More
info is available at the Chamber website
<http://www.capeannchamber.com/birdingweekend/index.htm> .
Submission:
From Dora Tevan, Ethnic Arts Center-
MARITIME GLOUCESTER FEBRUARY VACATION PLANNING
February Vacation Programming
Our educators have put together a series of fun and informative programs for February school vacation.
Morning sessions for pre-K through 1st grade (with a parent or guardian) include: Giant Plankton!; Make your own "Socktopus"; Ancient Sea Creatures; How to Catch a Fish; and Big Fish Eat Little Fish.
Afternoon drop-off sessions for 2nd through 5th grades include:
Microphotography Workshop; Octopus and Squid Printing Lab; Fossils and Prehistoric Sea Life; Fishes and Fishing Gear; Predators, Prey, and Ocean Food Webs.
All programs are $20 each for non-members, $15 for members. Sign up for all programs in a session and receive a 20% discount (one program for free!). Visit our website for more information or to register.
When: February 18-22, 2013
Where: Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
FEBRUARY — You’ve Got to Love the 2013 Winter Lecture Series
Those dark cold days of February make some of us want to hibernate. Maritime Gloucester is pleased to provide a good reason to come out of your cave at least once a week. Thursday nights, to be more specific.
February events focus on our love affair with Cape Ann and Gloucester Harbor. The first two events are:
February 7th: "Sea Monsters of Cape Ann: A Diver Tells All"
presented by Phil Colarusso, Ph.D. Through pictures, video and narrative, Phil describes what is going on beneath of the surface.
February 14th: "A Birthday Party for Stubby the Cat"
A Special Fun Event for Stubby and anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting this independent Harbor Loop cat. Stay tuned for more details.
Watch here or check our website for updates to the full listing of speakers and events.
All lectures are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and we recommend early arrival.
Chasing Ice
Maritime Gloucester is pleased to partner with Cape Ann Community Cinema (CACC) for a showing of Chasing Ice this Sunday, January 27th at 6 pm at CACC as a benefit for Maritime Gloucester.
Tickets for the show can be purchased online through CACC, or at the event if seats are still available.
When: Sunday, January 27th, 6:00 pm
Where: Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main Street, Gloucester
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*Don’t Be the Neglectful Parent That Doesn’t Take Their Kids To The Children’s Museum Of New Hampshire
*This is sarcasm. (for those who will freak out and think I really mean that you are a neglectful parent because you hadn’t taken your child there yet)
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Pimp!
Just dripping hotness.
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Bird ID Please
The woman I may or may not be related to through marriage said this bird was a blue jay which I’m 99% sure is wrong.
Wjo knows what kind of bird these are?
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D A N C E P A R T Y Saturday, Feb 2, 7 – 10pm at The Cultural Center on Rocky Neck
The Cultural Center on Rocky Neck
6 Wonson St, E. Gloucester
$10 suggested donation
for info contact: BrendaMalloy@hotmail.com
Wear your dancing clothes, comfy shoes and get ready to boogie to some fun, funky, great dance tunes including Motown, Disco, Funk, Trance music
If you like steppin out, a big wooden dance floor, a welcoming and fun crowd, we hope you’ll join us! Everyone of all ages is welcome!
If you wanna bring a snack to share, please do so. Bring your own beverage, of whatever sort.
Hope to see YOU there! The people make the party, hope you’ll help us make it a good one!
PLEASE share this with anyone and everyone!
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Muffy White’s Dodgeball Squad Is All In!
#Boom!
Zero Degrees, Two Kids off To School And Muffy Whit Prints Out Her Form And Submits It Within 30 Minutes Of The Post Going Live!
Play On Playa!
Update: 2nd Squad Beverley Athletic Club’s BAC In Black (Last year’s villanous team led by Drago) Is Registered.
Update 3: 12 Teams confirmed.
BAC in Black Beverly Athletic Club
Ass With Class The Farm
Red, White and Blueballs Maestranzi Bros
GMG Team Good Morning Gloucester
Canadian Bacon Passports
Blinded By The White Ed Collard’s House Doctors
Muffy White Team 1
Muffy White Team 2
Power Snatch Cross Fit Cape Ann
Pistol Whip Cross Fit Cape Ann
Mamie’s Muffintops Mamie’s Kitchen
Thirsty Golf
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