Waiting for the wave

Saw this surfer on the back shore the other day.  Not sure I would ever, even in my younger days, to try to surf with all the rocks around.

Meetinghouse Foundation Annual Bach Birthday Concert

Please join us on March 21, 2026 for our Annual Bach Birthday Concert-performed by Brandenburg and Beyond. Please see the attached press release and poster for more details on this special occasion and please reach out with any questions.

Annual Bach Birthday Concert

Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 7:30pm

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation is proud to host Brandenburg and Beyond, a neo-baroque ensemble featuring a combination of flute, oboe, harpsichord, and strings, for its annual Bach Birthday Concert on Saturday, March 21st at 7:30pm. We are especially grateful to H. Woody Brock, who provided a generous gift to make this concert possible.

Best,

Ashley

Pre spring walk on Wingaersheek Beach

On Saturday, the temperature was 43 degrees.  Perfect for a winter walk on Wingaersheek Beach.  Love the fact that the parking lot was full of cars with families and happy dogs.

Beautiful tribute to the crew of the Lily Jean

Mary Bromberger Bowles, a wonderful Gloucester artist, took the collage of the faces of the Lily Jean and pressed flowers and put this beautiful picture in a floating frame.  Mary told me she wanted to do something to honor the crew.  Mary has generously left the frame at the Man at the Wheel.  Please feel free to go visit this tribute.  You can reach Mary at shelldesigns.com.

If anyone knows who created the collage, Mary would like to credit them.  Thank you

 

Thursday’s sunset

Feel very grateful for where we live and for the sunset club.  To be able to appreciate this beautiful place we call home with friends makes it all the more special.  On Thursday, the temperature was 43 with no wind.  The sunset did not disappoint.

The sun setting had sun pillars, multiply colors, blue ocean and the city of Boston was visible.

Day after blizzard 2026

On Tuesday, the snow with the blue sky and ocean, was beautiful.  Walking Shore Road at dusk was delightful.  Notice the cutie dog in the corner enjoying the walk as well.

Male Cardinal during the snow storm

The snow can be a nuisance, but it is certainly pretty especially with this cardinal taking shelter in the bush.

Monday

Fun day on Monday. I know people will wonder why I like the snow, but since I find it pretty and cleansing, had to go out and play. Thank you, Rick, for photo taking. Snow blowing is not as easy as it looks. Then decided to get my beach chair out to get ready for the summer.

Do you want a brain freeze?

Walking Stacy Boulevard on Saturday noticed the ice around the binoculars.   Fun times are coming

Saturday before the snow

Took a ride to Good Harbor on Saturday.  There was one Surfer and a beach goer sitting on a beach chair bundled up.  Love New Englanders.

Mid February snow reflections

Since the weather this week is starting to moderate, much more pleasant to take a walk at sunset.

How to train your dragon

Kris Francis newest sculpture is awesome.  Kris is one of Gloucester’s very talented artists who repurposes metal and recycles materials.  Check out the red tongue.  You can contact Kris through Instagram:  JKFMetal.

Snow covered Stacy Boulevard

Walking on Stacy Boulevard Friday, the snow looked pretty and peaceful.  Thank you DPW for all your hard work in keeping the paths clear.