Author: Donna Ardizzoni

Ardizzoni Photography, Business Manager, Grandmother, love living in Gloucester, love to swim, kayak, walk and of course take pictures. Our company does computer networking, Office Management, Medical Billing, transcription, networking software updates and virus protection

Beautiful colors on Stacy Boulevard

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Walking the Boulevard on another beautiful Monday, the colors were glowing.  Lucky to live here.  Thank you Generous Gardeners..

Magtoberfest October 11, 2026

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Event by Magnolia Library and Community Center
11:00 AM  thank you for shopping local
1 Lexington Ave, Gloucester, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01930
The Magnolia Library invites you to join us for the best block party this side of the bridge! Music, Food Trucks, Makers Market, Kid Zone, Biergarten and more. Grab your family, friends, and come celebrate with your neighbors on Lexington Ave.  Gloucester, Massachusetts
More information to come.

Mid-September light

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The weather on Saturday was beautiful.  It should be illegal to be inside on days like this.  The Magnolia Pier and surrounding flowers look so pretty.

September beach days

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Grateful to live where the beach is always around the corner.  By wearing my bathing suit under work clothes, can get to the beach immediately after work.  The last couple of days at Magnolia Beach have been wonderful.  The temperature of the water was 68 degrees.  perfect for swimming.

 

Wednesday’s walk

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Late afternoon on Wednesday took a walk to the beach.  Shore Road’s view was very peaceful.  Considering there was rip current warnings early in the week, the ocean was still and flat.

A walk up to the cannons

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On Tuesday afternoon before my shift at the Visitors’ ‘Center, decided to take a quick walk to the cannons.  Beautiful day and beautiful view.

 

A Plein Air painting

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When walking Stacy Boulevard during the incredible Parade of Sails, saw this Plein Air painting of the binoculars.  This painting looks like a face ..  love it

Oh what a Sunday

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On Sunday the Parade of Sail was incredible.  I took over 600 photos the shots just kept on coming.  Many observers mentioned how emotional it was to see these beautiful schooners decorating Gloucester Harbor.  Thank you to the committee, volunteers, The schooners and wonderful visitors who came to our beautiful city. f

A fantastic day on Saturday

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Schooner Festival is my favorite weekend.  The weather was terrific and the schooners did not disappoint.  We took a sail on the Ardelle to enjoy Gloucester’s beautiful Harbor and other Schooners that were out there.  Thank Harold for a wonderful sail.  We are blessed to live here. 

Setting up dinner at Maritime Gloucester 2026

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A wonderful venue for the dinner at Maritime Gloucester on Friday evening.  Schooners were sailing around and a special visitor appeared in the harbor.  A Minke Whale.

The schooners are arriving

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Thursday the light was an asset to the Schooners that have arrived.  I4C3 floating dock was decorated with beautiful Schooners.  Looking forward to this weekend.  Should be awesome.

Magnolia Pier

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After a rainy Tuesday, the sky started to clear up with a touch of fog.  As can be seen, the ramp and float are still out of the water for needed repairs.

Last day of August 31, 2026

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What a beautiful beach and boating 2026 summer.   On Monday afternoon as usual, went to the beach after work.  When I was about to go home, around 6:00, looked around and it was just the seagulls and me.

A visit to the Franklin Park Zoo

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On Sunday, Rick and I went to the Franklin Park Zoo.  As a kid, my family always went to the Franklin Park Zoo.  This zoo is great with the animals and educational information.  The prairie dogs were so cute digging their holes. How about the

Crocodile  staring at us.   The animals roam around without cages and have plenty of room.  The volunteers and workers are knowledgeable and very attached to the animals.

Schooner sailing by Magnolia Beach

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My afternoon workspace on Friday was glorious as usual.  Another beautiful beach day.  A surprise visit from a schooner went sailing by.  It looked like the Denis K. Sullivan but not sure.

 

 

Flowers

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The colors on the Stacy Boulevard are beautiful.  The bees are pollinating and walkers are enjoying the flowers.  The smell is wonderful as well.  Thank you, Generous Gardeners.