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.
Congratulations to Sr Liam Donahue on recording his 100th career victory while competing at the Sons of Italy Tournament today @FishermenGHS
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Read : “The Human Toll of the 2019 Media Apocalypse” by Maya Kosoff
Here’s a link to the story followed by my commentary
The Human Toll of the 2019 Media Apocalypse
More than 3,000 journalists lost their jobs this year. These are some of their stories.
Joey’s take:
You have to feel terrible for these people. Anyone even remotely connected to the media world has seen this coming for the past decade.
Even though responsible journalism is probably what’s needed most right now, it’s apparently not what is wanted enough of right now. Not wanted enough for people to pay enough to keep journalists paid for their fair and balanced content.
There’s content everywhere. Content of varying quality, of varying reliability, of varying substance.
If you notice what’s being consumed, the attention span of media consumers has gotten shorter and shorter.
Look at a teenager’s choice of content. 90% of it are disposable snapchat stories which limit the amount of time it’s even available to be read. It limits the time of each story is displayed. Messages get shared and are wiped away.
For teens, Facebook is a dinosaur. I understand that Facebook is still a monster for us old folk but they don’t care to get involved in the latest fake outrage politically correct dialogue. It’s meme culture. Short hits of content consumed and disposed of. Swiping swiping, swiping- all so disposable.
People tell you to make YouTube video’s less than a couple minutes because viewers don’t pay attention for any longer.
Video recipes are created in fast moving clips like the ones from Tasty but Buzzfeed is one of the media companies that had to lay off all it’s help.
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Hyperlocal Blogs. That’s where people spend their time consuming media today.
Outrage culture and psychotic negativity generated by the polarized hardcore political people has been driving people away from traditional media more and more every day.
Is anyone surprised by this?
Not good if you care about getting an honest take about what’s happening in the world without the editor’s filter but ever since cellphone cameras got to a point where photos (worth a thousand words) became as easy to share as tapping a couple of buttons, that’s the rabbit hole our society has been going.
It isn’t going to change any time soon. Not as long as people can mindlessly scroll through Instagram and Facebook and get their little endorphin hits of laughs or controversy while avoiding real life.
Calgon Facebook Take Me Away…
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Thank you Cynthia Mochowski and Students Of GHS for the thoughtful gift and kind words
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GloucesterCast Podcast Survey Results
What segments would you like to be featured more frequently?
Anything involving dining and maybe some info about local bands…we have a lot of good music here on the island and it seems like you feature more of the theater stuff, which is great, but not everyone is into that.
Bird and nature theme. And ware to go and what to eat.
Local history
Local events &news from Cape Ann. Invite local business & Artists in the area to let us know what their talent is & what they like to provide to the public
I like it when you talk about food/restaurants. Remember when u did best Italians,pizzas etc
More wildlife
Family stories
Restaurants
I like when you have a question and you poll the guests for answers- it always starts good conversation- and is usually funny too. I love all your friends joking!
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
What segments would you like to be featured less frequently?
See above. Wonderful to hear about local theater, just not relevant for me personally.
Too much talk about nothing at the start of the podcast. The banter just goes on for too long
None!! Keep up the good work!!!
I have no issues with what has been featured in past “casts.” The segments are diverse & represent a good “mix” of the area happenings.
Na
I like them all
Rants
Raunchy humor
I like all of it. Even the bird talk – because you make fun of it. And I always learn something!
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
Who are your favorite guests?
anyone from the cape ann chamber of commerce!
Kim, the Dalpiaz duo, Chris and Ralph are great. You’ve got a solid crew. Love hearing from folks who are involved with GMGI and would be great to hear more about environmental efforts here in town, harbor cleanup etc.
Everyone 😊
You are all “favorites.” Esp. Kim,s wildlife reports. (I hope that the new mics wil help with her soft voice. Great mix of cast members, the no holds bared approach is great Love the friendly “banter” keep it up, a casual atmosphere.
Bring back Paul Morrison also Nicole S. Sista F and Kim S.
Everyone
My grandson Paul t. Russo lol
Ralph Digiorgio
The guests who are funny! The regulars- Chris, Ralph, Pat and Jim, Kim- are my favorites. You make me laugh and I love it.
Please leave any suggestions on what we can do better and what you’d like to see more of. thank you so much for your feedback!
you guys are so much fun!
Things have improved on the audio side. Someone needs to give Joe a quieter keyboard or move the mic further away from his computer. That tappity tap shit during the podcast is pretty annoying. Maybe move the mic closer to Kim so we can hear her instead of telling her to speak up…some of us simply don’t have voices that project as well. Help the girl out! Also, I don’t know how your podcasts are uploaded to other streaming services but I usually access it from Overcast or the Apple podcast app and that damn Tira-my-coffee episode has been uploaded like 5 times in place of the new episode. Pretty annoying since the streaming from gmg’s website doesn’t always work great for me. I listen on the train and like to use other apps on my phone while I do, so the Facebook video isn’t ideal.
I enjoy GMG…start every day with it!
I luv ya all ya
How about an interview with a local lobsterman / fisherman, kind of a “Day in the life” at work doing their job?
Talk about food, photography and enjoy Joey’s talk of gadgetry. Update us on former “personalities “ where are they now.
I think GMG is spot on you do a wonderful job doesn’t need improvement.
Make it available on iTunes more quickly
I love everything about the podcast. I’ve learned so much about this beautiful city. My mother and MIL are both in different long term care facilities so I spend a great deal of time on the road. The podcast is a refreshing, informative and comical diversion. Thank you for doing what you love!!!
I’m not sure I would change very much. I really like it as is. I’m disappointed if I miss the live feed- that has been the best improvement I have seen/listened to.
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
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Join the chat, we have lots of fun!
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Jazz Brunch featuring Steve Lacey
NYC jazz guitarist, Steve Lacey, returns to Feather & Wedge this Sunday for the F&W Jazz Brunch. Steve will be playing songs from the American Songbook along with some originals. If you missed him at Feather & Wedge in the past, make sure you catch him this time around.
Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917
Sunday, December 22, 2019
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com
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Mom’s Kitchen – See You Soon At The New Spot! 46 Commercial St!
Coming soon second week of January
Closing this Friday December 20 for vacation to reopen after the first of the year
New and improved more seating and handicap accessible See you all very soon enjoy your Christmas & new year
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Happy Solstice From Thomas Philbrook
GREETINGS…
… and HAPPY WINTER! The Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs tomorrow — Saturday, December 21st, at 11:19pm EST. Sending you best wishes — may your days be merry and bright!
XOXOXO
Tom
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Flu Season Science Project
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Lobster Trap Menorah
Would you invite your listeners and readers to the Worlds only Lobster Trap Menorah lighting on Sunday, 12/22 at 5:30pm? Songs and Free latkes!
Free and Open to all. More info here: https://www.taagloucester.org/
Thanks and happy holidays!
Phoebe
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Gloucester and Rockport Guide to Real Estate
If you’re wondering which Gloucester and Rockport homes and condos are for sale during the holidays, this is an easy way to find out. In the Cape Ann Waterfront Guide, you’ll receive up-to-the-minute information on pricing, size, bedrooms and “the market”, all via email.
Click here and tell us where to send your free report.
Kenny MacCarthy / Bob and Sue McDermott / Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Photo: Annisquam River from Riverview Road, Gloucester MA by Kenny MacCarthy
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Game Changer- The Ororo Heated Vest. I’m not sure I’ve ever wanted a piece of clothing as much as I want this one!
When out for dinner last night this smartly dressed woman had a vest on it and on the chest there was a light that was glowing. Kate leaned over to her and asked if it was one of the heated vests she’d been hearing about and the women went on to tell us about how it’s an absolute game changer! it has a smallish battery pack with three settings high/medium/low that really keep you super toasty warm. The little logo would be a different color with each setting. It even has a cell phone charging port built in! She loved it so much she even invested in a couple extra battery backups so she’d always have one charged up and ready to go and told us she’s purchased 18 more for friends and family because they’re so life-changing!
Click this link to read all about it and order if you’d like
I posted this on Facebook and this is what perennial running star athlete Jenn Brooks had to say about it-
Click this link to read all about it and order if you’d like
- 100% Nylon; Model is 6’2″ and wearing a size medium.
- NEAT AND TAILORED DESIGN: Lightweight insulated for you to wear in many ways with unrestricted movement; Water and wind-resistant.
- KEEP YOUR BODY AND HANDS WARM: 2019 redesigned heating system with 4 carbon fiber heating elements generating heat across the collar, mid-back, as well as underneath two pockets for core-body warmth. 3 available heating settings can be adjusted with just a simple press of the button.
- QUICK AND LONG-LASTING WARMTH: Fast heating in seconds with 7.4V UL/CE-certified battery; Up to 10 working hours on a single charge; USB port for charging smartphones.
- FOR ALL OCCASIONS: Perfect for the daily commute, walking your dog in the brisk fall air, tailgating for your favorite football team, wearing underneath your winter jacket or even in a way-too-cold office!
- EASY CARE: Machine washable; The heating elements and vest construction are designed to endure 50+ machine wash cycles.
Here’s a guy that did a review-
Here’s another review-
Carol Johnson
This vest is awesome! It gets nice and warm and is Very good looking and comfortable! I found that the 6′ 2″ tall thin (40 year old) man in my family needed a size Medium. Whereas, the 5′ 10′ (60 year old) man, who is not at all fat but has a thicker waistline, needed the size Large. My family like the vests so much that I got 2 men’s vests and 5 women’s vests for the ladies! The ladies vests fit well as sized. Two of the ladies wear their vests everyday since their office is very chilly. My granddaughter says the vest is “life changing” because she is always cold and now has that wonderful warmth. One of the ladies raises horses and she no longer dreads the early morning and late night cold when its time to care for the horses. She loves the light on the jacket bc she can see better in the barn at night Another of my daughters loves the light to help her see the door keyhole and when she walks through dark areas. ! They all went skiing for New Years and said the vests made them feel wonderful in the freezing Vermont weather. My granddaughter called me and told me that yesterday she that was in the freezer at the Costco club when she realized that someone from her work was standing outside the door who had just gotten fired. She didn’t want to embarrass him so she turned on her heated vest and waited in the freezer until he left! These are the best gifts I ever gave my family!
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Feather and Wedge Is Magic
These meatballs❤️
This fortune cookie was right🥠
These oysters 🦪
This risotto
This chicken 🍗
Was all just so perfect❤️
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CAFM is evolving in 2020
Dear Cape Ann Farmers Market Friends,
Started in 2006 by a group of volunteers who wanted to purchase and enjoy local food while making it accessible to the whole community, the Cape Ann Farmers Market (CAFM) is about to conclude its 14th season.
Since our beginning, numerous local farmers and small food businesses have gotten their start at CAFM. Many have moved-on to open brick-and-mortar storefronts and regional distribution networks.
CAFM is truly an example of what it means to generate ‘home grown’ local success stories.
I was one of the early volunteers back in 2006 who envisioned a thriving community gathering space where farmers and food producers would connect directly with the residents of Cape Ann. I was also one of the people who hired Farmers Market Director, Niki Bogin.
At the end of 2019, Niki will be stepping down after 12 years leading the market and making it…
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Sunset Christmas Tree Reflections At The Dock
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Graffiti On Rocky Neck
Happy Day Joey ` hope this finds you and your family healthy and well. Someone forwarded this to me and thought you may find it of interest for the blog.
PEACE!
Brenda Malloy
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After a long, cold, wet day, finally back at the dock…
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Savour’s Select Holiday Wine-Gifts … Complete.
Savour’s Select Holiday Wine-Gifts …Complete
An array of special wine experiences…for gifting, exhibiting complexity, balance & length… all taste forward.
Distinctive wines of Europe, The Continent & the Americas, with gift-ready packaging, gift cards, pairing suggestions… making quality gift-giving ever-so-easy & memorable.
Value-laden gift wines, pricing from $20 …complete.
-to celebrate the season in style!
Kathleen, Courtney & the Savour Team
Savour Wine &Cheese
76 Prospect Street
Gloucester MA
978-282-1455
Holiday Hours:
Saturday – 10 – 7 pm
Sunday – noon – 4 pm
Monday (December 23) – noon – 6 pm
Tuesday – 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday – 11 – 7 pm
Friday – 11 am – 7 pm
(Special Hours Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
Open 10 am – 5 pm
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December sunset at the dock. #gloucesterma #commercialfishing #beautifulindustry #lobstercompany #lobsterboats #lobsterdock
Good Morning Gloucester 