Author: Craig Kimberley

Join first-time author Gregory Grosvenor and seasoned writer Dawn Reno Langley this

Thursday, May 29th, at 7 PM for an entertaining and inspiring night at The Cultural Center on Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson St. Gloucester, Ma.!

My view driving up Washington St. towards Lanes Cove on Saturday. I had to chase the end and see where it would land.

Of course it takes me to the cove for a better view. It was a raging windy day by the water. It felt like a steady 35-45 mph thumping. It had to have been a gale.

And upon turning down Duley St. I found a special moment. Lanes Cove at sunset never disappoints. And behold, with the wind bearing down so hard I could barely keep my feet steady, this was my reverse view. Pay-dirt.

A wispy dance of color, clouds, and rain painted a glow that could take your breath away. And, so it did.
May we never forget how fortunate we all are to live in such a place of perfect beauty and heritage.

(all iPhone 13 images)

After a long year of waiting for the Perseid meteor shower to re-appear, it clearly paid off. I went for the “finger on the shutter-button” approach the other night. I stood still for 2 1/2 hrs. to try and capture a few of the flying fireballs shooting across us over Gloucester. This was the first one, and the best one I managed to capture. I had hundreds of “trigger” practice shots before this one, so I felt ready. Usually it’s a miss, but this one just seemed to happen just in time. It appears on the screen just like it looked to the eye, a big fire filled green flash! I shot this on a Sony EV Z1, with a Sigma 24-70 f2.8 lens. Exposure was set for 2 seconds, so you can imagine the nerves trying to snag a shot. You can see the amazing aurora that was happening that night on the right side as well, taken Aug. 12th, 12:08 am. The medeor is traveling left to right, the green is picked up as the tail.

It’s that time of year for the PRESENT Christmas pop-op at the Last Stop in Gloucester! Stop by and see the all Cape-Ann artists and makers latest creations. I’ll be selling m newest version of my Kim’s Nauticals Buoy & Lobster ornaments, and keychains. I’ll have lighthouses ready this week as well. I’m here 10-2 today, and we’re open until 5pm everday. Sundays open at 12 noon.

Come join in person or click the link below to join via Zoom!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84052894529#success

Just off Stage Fort Park.

Happy Cappy!! Love ya brotha!!!

Only 150 tickets will be sold!

The Academy at Penguin Hall’s all-girls school is raising money and you get a chance to win something amazing! $100 bucks a ticket and only 150 will be sold! Drawing is this Wednesday August 2nd, 2023. Oh, and Mookie Betts returns to FENWAY!

Click the link to enter a winning package of a lifetime!

https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/penguinhall/redsoxraffle?token=1628143534

Live viewing premiere if the new Greasy Pole documentary by WBZ-TV Boston and crew, tonight at 7:30 Beauport Hotel Ballroom.
They reached out to me for rights to use some of my past greasy pole content. There should be some real classics walks that I filmed over the years, dating back to 2011. Come out and enjoy at the

A classic shot of the boys from one of my old videos.
Get there!!

Yep, that’s right. A brewery finally made the move, and we now have an amazing beer to celebrate Fiesta with! I love that it’s a “Walka” going down and not reaching for the flag, epicness! I don’t know if it’s based off a real walker’s attempt or not, so I’ll investigate. But, either way, it’s friggin FANTASTIC! (and I’m not a pilsner guy) I got mine at the newly relocated MODERN BUTCHER in Danvers. The place is AMAZING! That’s the sandwich I got to go with it, a Nashville Hot-Honey w pickes, also the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever eaten. Get ya some!! Beer: 9.2
Sandwich: 9.7

That can, come on!!

That sandwich was a double stack thighs!

Can’t you taste the flava!!!

This was the first year that our annual St. Joseph’s Day Feast was held at the Elk’s Lodge on Bass Rocks. The turnout, food, smiles, and laughs were amazing! Thank you to Sista Felicia, and all the ladies of Novena, for starting this and keeping it going year after year.

Viva San Giuseppe!!

100% of what we raise will go directly to ADRA, an organization working with the UN, as mentioned recently in the Boston Globe:

The event will be held at 7pm March 30, at the Newburyport Elks, at 70 Low Street, starting with a talk with Arik Burakovsky, Assistant Director of the Russia and Eurasia Program at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

The auction itself features collectables, gift certificates to shops, experiences, boat rides, restaurants, inns, etc. in the North Shore area.  Come for fun and to support this important cause. For more information or to make a direct donation go to https://www.amesburysda.org/ukrainianreliefauction

I’ll be here slinging Locals-Only art and gifts at PRESENT (aka Last Stop) on at 273 East Main St. in Gloucester. I have my ornaments Kim’s Nauticals for sale! Support Local Artists!!!!

Grey day

https://capeannpoweryoga.com/workshops-events/2022/10/7/teen-yoga-series

Starting October 7, Teen Yoga at CAPY! Start your yoga journey now! You’ll strengthen your body, calm your mind, and gain practical skills for navigating your very real life.

Each fun session will include:

 breathwork
 strengthening for body, mind
 simple meditation
 restoration
Each session will have a different focus, including:

sun salutations
standing poses
backbends
arm balances

AND no experience is required. Sara and Katelyn will give very accessible instructions while their years of yoga experience will inspire you to new heights! 

Let’s help some local seniors out, all while watching football and eating BBQ! 10:00 am until we sell out.
RIBS, PULLED PORK, SLAW, BBQ BEANS, JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR CORN MUFFINS (and regular ones) MEATS SOLD BY THE RACK or BY THE POUND! CASH, CHECK, VENMO! The Kathryn Gross Nutbrown Scholarship program with The League of Women Voters, have been raising money for local senior for years. This year, let’s step it up!! BBQ TO GO!!!! FOOTBALL SUNDAY!!! SEE YOU SOON!!