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.
Sista Felicia Pinulata Recipe At The Gloucester Times Taste of The Times
As always you can click at along the top bar of GMG where it says “Sista Felicia Recipes” and access them at your leisure. They are all right there with a simple search.
From The Times Taste of The Times website-
If you grew up in a Sicilian or Italian household or ever went to one at this time of year you may remember these treats. These are an Italian holiday treat that you can make ahead and leave in serving dishes around your house. The way that Felicia (Ciaramitaro) Mohan makes them, based on her Grandmother Felicia’s recipe, are little bites of fried dough slathered in a honey/Kayo syrup mixture and topped with bits of chocolate, toasted nuts and fresh cinnamon.
For the rest and a printable recipe click here
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“This Is Gloucester” DVD Deposit For Rebuilding The Greasy Pole Complete
To those of you who bought This Is Gloucester DVDs, 5% of sales went to the Rebuild the Greasy Pole Fund. There are a few people who haven’t paid for theirs but I included the 5% for those sales even though the dough didn’t come in just to be done with it and have it all off my plate and enjoy the holiday.
The last DVD’s went in the mail this morning and I’d like to extend a huge thanks to the nice lady at The Gloucester Post Office on Dale Avenue who was very helpful in giving me suggestions and super patient with me at the counter. They are very pleasant at the Post Office even in the heart of the shipping season.
You can still donate if you would like to rebuilding the Greasy Pole. Anyone looking to donate to the restoration can send a check to Greasy Pole Fund, care of Cape Ann Savings Bank, 19 Main St., Gloucester 01930, or designate the check for the Greasy Pole Fund and send it to the St. Peter’s Fiesta Committee, P.O. Box 3105, Gloucester, 01930.
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2011 GMG Shop Gloucester Initiative- Sage
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Community Stuff Tuesday
Recently, Matter Communications, working on behalf of the Chamber, invited Examiner.com reporter Charlene Peters to visit Gloucester for a weekend of winter fun. As Charlene recently started up a “destination spa” column, we included a visit to The Well of Integrative Medicine, on Main Street. The writer and her husband had a wonderful experience in the expert hands and feet of two of the Well’s massage therapists – read about their experience here:
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar therapy offered within fishing port of Gloucester, Mass.
This is great news for The Well and Gloucester, as Examiner.com receives over 7 million unique visitors a month!
SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER’S HO-HO HOTLINE
This holiday season, children of Cape Ann have a direct line to Santa’s workshop through SEACOAST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER’S HO-HO HOTLINE. From December 19 through December 23, from 3-5 p.m., children’s calls will be answered by Santa, Mrs. Claus or one of their elves.
While Santa, Mrs. Claus and their helpers won’t make any promises to the children, they will listen to the children’s wishes and encourage them to be on their very best behavior. The phone number for Seacoast’s Ho-Ho Hotline is 978-283-1515.
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Alchemy $15 for $30 Deal
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Pete Kammerer- The Future Of Commercial Fishing In Gloucester MA
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Stuck For A Present Idea?
The “This Is Gloucester” DVDs are sold out but if you are stuck for Gift Ideas I have a few GMG TShirts left- We have three graphite grey GMG Logo T’s in size Large and two white small ones. The grey ones are Haynes Beefy T’s (great quality) $20 and the white ones $15, all packages in cellophane and perfect for a secret Santa gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite GMG lover.
I also have a bunch of matted photos that are in protective cello sleeves ready for framing. I won’t be able to ship these but have them down here at the dock. Email me if you are in need of some Christmas presents. They are all wrapped in cello and ready to hand out.
email me here goodmorninggloucester@yahoo.com
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Big Rat Problem At Bananas- 2011 GMG Shop Gloucester Initiative- Bananas
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First Images From My New Camera
Fired up the new Sony NEX-5N and took these snaps within 5 minutes of my first shots.
Pretty excited about the possibilities
as always click the photos for the larger versions
Ominous
Beautiful Industry- The Winch
Workspace
Who Else?
Rick
Nicole
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Made In Gloucester! NightSUPs Gonna Be Huge!!!!!!
Cape Ann SUP is manufacturing Stand Up Paddle Boards With LED Lights Built Into Them!!
This is home grown genius and is going to BLOW UP!
They get a manufacturing facility going and it’s gonna blow up mark my words!
From the website-
Check Out Cape Ann SUP Website Here For More Info
"THE NIGHTSUP"
THE FIRST STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WITH INTEGRATED RUNNING LIGHTS
OBSERVE FISH AND WILDLIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE
IN AVERAGE WATER CONDITIONS THIS BOARD CREATES A 30’ BUBBLE OF ILLUMINATION AROUND THE BOARD
11’6" AND 12′ MODELS AVAILABLE
1, 3 OR 6 HOUR BATTERY
COLOR CHANGING LIGHTS, CONTROLLERS, REMOTE CONTROLS,..ETC…
MADE TO LAST WITH QUALITY COMPONENTS
180 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
CALL IF YOU NEED EVEN MORE OPTIONS 978-233-1787
Stand Up Paddling at night? Seriously??? Tyler tells me you would not believe how the fish are attracted to the lights under the board. It is absolutely wild.
Like you are walking on top of an aquarium like Jesus!
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Thanks To Ryan and Wood for Dropping Off Some Booze For The GMG XMAS Party
I heard Bobby Ryan Dropped Off Some Booze for our Christmas Party the other night.
I wish I would have known as I LOVE Folly Cove Rum and would have loved to have some but didn’t see it. Damn.
But everyone should know that Bobby dropped some off for us.
Thanks for being such a great supporter of GMG Bobby.
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Cynthia Sam – Annisquam at Pats Game
FYI – Cynthia was thrilled with game in town with sister, Elisabeth Laugesen
Just Representing Like A Motherfucker!
You See That Enthusiasm?
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
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Pew Sale and Other Happenings At The Center On Rocky Neck- Update From Karen Ristuben
Hello all,
Three things:
* The Center WORKS! At Thursday’s Pew Party, we removed and moved the pews, creating the kind of open space we’ve been envisioning, just perfect for our first neighborhood potluck feast that followed. A great gang of folks, young and old, artists and non-artists, from all parts of this amazing community had the chance to meet, connect, talk, and just be together. Which is exactly the point of this venture: to develop a place where the Rocky Neck Art Colony can help to strengthen our community spirit as we create, recreate, and celebrate with our shared passion of place, the arts, culture, and community. The feeling on Thursday was one of community and potential, of inspired discussion and just plain fun. We are sure to have many more such moments in our future…!!
* Be one of the 100%: We are nearing our initial fund drive goal; we’re at just under $20,000. Now that the Feasibility Study is funded, work on it will start very soon. However, we have only received donations from about 1/3 of the Rocky Neck Art Colony members! Back in September, when we voted 55-3 in favor of this project, we discussed striving for a 100% contributing membership. Having the strength of that 100% will go far to help us secure grants and other funding for the building, so we need you to contribute at any level – $10 or $1000, it’s up to you – it’s the 100% that matters now…it’s easy on the website at www.rockyneckartcolony.org. We’ll be making some phone calls in the next couple of weeks to those members who have not yet donated – we’re happy to talk about the project with you and answers any questions you may have.
* PEWS FOR SALE: Steve Archer has begun, with some able assistance by Doug Fox and others, to tear up the rug and floor tile, revealing a wide pine floor that will be refinished in mid-January. Steve would like to sell eight of the pews (8 1/2′ long), to pay for the floor work and to buy new front railings (to build them to code). We sold one pew today, and the rest are first come-first served! They are beautiful painted oak pews, in perfect shape, $250./each. You can contact me or Steve (sarcherkw@gmail.com) to pick one up.
Yours as always,
Karen
978-758-1210
We shot this video a couple of months ago-
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Afternoon Delight From Skip Montello
Hi Joey,
Sometimes you get lucky while walking the dogs in the Rockport Woods. This small quarry pond simply came alive with the low late afternoon sun glowing blue-gold and casting a rippling reflection below the rock face.
Skip
North Coast Angler www.northcoastangler.com
Skip Montello Photos www.skipmontellophotos.com
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Making The Pinulata At Sista Felicia’s
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2011 GMG Shop Gloucester Initiative- Kate Seidman’s The Art Room
We’re going to two a days leading up to the holidays
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Community Stuff Monday
Leo Maguire writes-
Stop at the Crafters Cottage at 128 eastern ave (RT133) Essex pick up some hand made quilted things made by local people they also had some hand made christmas ornaments an some american girl doll clothes . Maybe some of your blog readers could use a shopping idea. Ive got some from your blog before. Thank you Leo
North Shore United Way Op Ed
Why do you give?
By Margo Casey
Executive Director, North Shore United Way
I spend a lot of time throughout the year asking and encouraging others to be generous. During this hectic season of spending and giving, I took the time to step back and reflect a bit on why people are generous? Why do people give? And, in particular – since it is my job – why do people give to the North Shore United Way (NSUW)? We asked some of our donors those questions recently. As we all think about our own giving over the holidays, I wanted to share some of your neighbors’ thoughts on generosity.
Helps my neighbors.
Many who try to “buy local” also want to “give local.” The North Shore United Way is the best way I know, one donor told us, to offer a safety net of resources to our neighbors in need. Someday I might need the help, another said. While many of us struggle to get through our gift list, people in our own community struggle to meet the basics like housing, heat, healthy meals for their family and affordable childcare. Needs are growing, while government funds are slashed. Many programs that offer help couldn’t exist without NSUW support.
Does my homework.
How do we sort through all the worthy causes that crowd our mailboxes, flash across our smart phones, or interrupt our dinners with a recorded call? Especially at this time of year! Many donors told us that the NSUW is a “smart way to give,” because life is busy. The NSUW takes the time – engaging knowledgeable community volunteers – to diligently evaluate programs to ensure that donor contributions are turned into effective service delivery. No one agency can address all needs. The NSUW network provides support in many areas, including food pantries, rental and heat assistance, job search, health care, child care and in-school counseling programs for students, parents and teachers.
Brings people together.
People want to give, but they also want to connect with other like-minded folks in acts of “collective generosity.” NSUW recently launched a new initiative called Women in Action, bringing together more than 80 women and men in just its first educational breakfast to address childhood obesity and increase access to healthy food and activity for low-income families. This powerhouse group has already raised more than $20,000 to help their neighbors on the North Shore. The new fund will expand upon NSUW funded programs like The Open Door that brings neighborhoods together while offering fresh, healthy food through its “mobile markets.”
Can contribute more than just money.
Generosity comes in many forms. More people of multiple generations want to contribute and get involved, and they don’t just want to write checks. More than 100 NSUW volunteers give their time and talent each year to serve as board members, rigorously evaluate the programs NSUW supports, and raise money. The NSUW Family Community Service Project brings together dozens of families to work on short-term volunteer projects – a great way to teach our children about giving. NSUW does more than collect checks; it supports and provides opportunities for collective action.
Engaging generosity is our job at NSUW and that’s particularly satisfying this time of year when I hear why people support the NSUW. I know, too, that generosity comes in all sizes. All gifts – whether $10, $100 or $10,000 – go a long way to serving those in need. A contribution to the NSUW is not just a gift for the holiday season or year-end tax deduction. Your generosity now serves needs that know no season.
Join me – and your neighbors – in collectively making the world and our North Shore community a better place for everyone.
Margo Casey is the executive director of the North Shore United Way. You can donate at http://www.nsuw.org, by sending a check to NSUW at 248 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915 or by calling the office at 978-922-3966.
Santa and Mrs Claus visit Rockport during the North Shore holiday toy
drive. They were so happy they skipped down Dock square.
Photos from Anthony Marks-
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The Pledge To Plunge Updated List, A Food Drive and A Chance To Win A $100 Gift Card To The Azorean
Y’all know all the cool people will be taking the Plunge New Year’s Day at Rocky Neck. Here’s our list of people who have pledged to plunge-
Optional to meet at Passports at 10AM beforehand and Plunge At Oaks Cove Beach New Years Day at Noon!
I can tell you it is incredibly invigorating and the very best way to start your year. It sets you up to overcome a fear and once you do it the rest of the year you feel like you can and will do anything!
Here’s the way this list works- you commit to plunge ahead of time, get your name on the list and show up, whoever plunges we pick a name out of the people who pledged out of a hat and that person wins a $100 Gift Card To The Azorean that Our Terry Weber donated to the cause!
If you pledge to plunge and then bail out for ANY REASON, that gives us free license to ridicule you for the entire year!
Is your name on here? If not comment on this post and I’ll add you to the list of plungers to join us!
Joey C, Donna Ardizzoni, Rick Moore, Ed Collard, Paul Morrison, Rick Paolillo, Melissa Cox, Dr. Ray Cahill, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh, Lotus Marsh, Lukas and Lasse Struppe, Owen, Henry, and Jon Hardy, Alexandra Rhinelander, Charles Du Deaubien Gaspien (or something like that), Ericka Hyam, Steve LeBlanc, Jamie Verga, Kevin Ryan, Patrick Ryan, Denny Cunningham, Carolyn Kirk, Bill Kirk, Amanda Nash,Tom Robinson Cox, Mike and Eva DiLascio, Amandacakes and Beasley, Keara the chick with the heavy green eye shadow (I forgot her last name), Vickie Van Ness,Greg Bover, Brian O’Connor, Skip Montello,Kane Oshiro,Barry “Cuda” Pollack, Charles Rodgers, the bald guy that was second on the list, Terry Weber. If you told me you were plunging last night and you don’t see your name please alert me so I can add you. I somehow misplaced “the list” we complied last night at the XMAS party.
Last year’s plunge photos-
Click the picture below to see the slide show from Manny Simoes
Well Carol McCarthy is organizing a food drive for the Open Door Food Pantry. here’s the deets-
Just a heads up that I am organizing a food drive the day of the Plunge… PLunge will be at Noon and the food drive is to benefit The Open Door.. They are in real need this year and Its time we give back on the Neck.. I asking everyone to bring what is needed by the Pantry.. I emailed Judy Cox and she is posting in the newsletter this week.. We need to make a HUGE push for the food pantry… What is desperately needed!!!! Barrels will be set up at the entrance of Oak Cove Beach for the non-perishables.. Thanks Joey..
Cathy McCarthy 8978 317 2352
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