My View of Life on the Dock
Gloucester oldest church building (1806) located at 19 Church Street facing Middle Street it was America’s first Universalist Society founded by Rev. John Murray in 1779, it was and still is a welcoming community, open to all. Fondly called the UU by locals they sponsor concerts and many other community events through the year!
Never get tired of looking at the beautiful views, that change daily. Life on the river is a good life!
Remembering my Dad, Charles Paul Mayhew Jr. Who served his country for 33 years with honor, courage and dignity.
Great night in Salem’s Hawthorne Hotel celebrating tourism on the North Shore.
Loved the article in the latest addition of Historic New England on Craft Masters Paint by Numbers. They are part of my history. While living in Europe in the late 50’s, early 60’s my father painted quit a few, they sold them in the PX and they were something to do.
When he was away on special assignment he had time on his hands and he would paint them. I’m lucky to still have a few!
The gardens are put to bed for the winter. I will miss the beautiful days in the sun tending them this summer. The beauty of the flowers, birds, butterflies, and all the other friends that stop by. There is so much peace in the gardens by the sea, the waves lapping against the shore, the boats passing by, wind surfers and beach goers. The seasons pass and the garden sleeps till spring renews!
Huge thank to the Mayor, the organizing committee, police and fire department, Ringo Tarr, Mass Mudders, Rick Doucette and YMCA Leaders, Sea Cadets, Marshall Farm Stand, Addison Gilbert, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Health Department and loads of volunteers that made the day truly special!
THAPPY HALLOWEEN
It’s party time at City Hall!
The fog, rain and sun brought a touch of Fall to the Annisquam and Little River this morning.
USS CONSTITUTION was launched on this day in 1797 and remains in active service today at the Charlestown Navy Yard.
One of my great memories will always be riding into Marblehead Harbor during the 200th celebration in July 1997. Happy Birthday USS Constitution!!!
After a spectacular season Adventure went up on the Railway to get some love.
Special thanks to the Captain’s that sailed, the terrific crew, and all the volunteers that show up. Special thanks to all the special people that just came along for the ride. Thanks for all the terrific memories Adventure, you make us proud!
Forty CAPA 2017 artist and lots of other artist came together in Essex Sunday to create an amazing body of work in just two hours from 9am till 11am. Many thanks to Cape Ann Plein Air 2017, Essex, The Essex Shipbuilding Museum and all the artist and volunteers that made this last week extraordinary!
Great entrainment, thanks Daisey Nell, Stan & the guys!
Grace Collins, an amazing young artist with so much potential is the painting I purchased.
Tim Kelly’s “Misty Morning” 1st Place 2017 Quick Draw
Last night stopped by Cape Ann Collectors at 474 Washington Street, Gloucester to see some more present and past Plein Air paintings. Met one of this year’s artist Joe Lombardo and loved two of his painting, “Breaking Blue” and “Autumn”.
Emile A Gruppe’ “Mending the Nets”
Charles Movalli, “Lobster Cove”
The gallery also has works by past masters, including Emile A. Gruppe’ (1896-1978) and Charles Movalli (1945-2016)
Joe Lombardo
Joe Lombardo
Here at Beauport, one of my favorite places.
A beautiful October Tuesday in Annisquam!
The Abram Piatt Andrew Bridge, the crowning achievement of the decade long Route 128 (Yankee Division Highway) is the gateway to Cape Ann and has been my view for the past five years. It was completed in 1953 and named for our Congressman(1921-1936) A. Platt Andrew. It is a four lane, steel arch span over the Annisquam River. To me it is a ever changing work of art, different in every light and every season. One of the treasures of Cape Ann and Gloucester.
Love the beauty of the granite that is all around us and under us. Love the dry stack walls that you see all over Cape Ann. On this beautiful long weekend stop and look around!
Love how fall brings all the beautiful colors. The weather and those colors make me smile and appreciate this special place!
This week we’ve been blessed with just a little more summer to enjoy! In my case a little more wonderful weather to close summer houses and gardens and enjoy the view one more time.
Good Morning Gloucester 