Author: God's Morning

Anyone recognize him?

E.J. Lefavour

He is still sad about losing his mate, and cries out often, but the ducks seem to be rallying around him, following him, trying to make him feel better.

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NORTH SHORE GROUPS HOST EVENT WITH DR. ALICE ROTHCHILD:

EYEWITNESS GAZA: FROM DISASTER TO RESILIENCE

On Sunday, October 25, the North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice (NSCPJ) together with the Cape Ann Forum, will present Eyewitness Gaza: From Disaster to Resilience with Alice Rothchild,  at Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, from 3-5 pm.

Alice Rothchild is a physician, activist, filmmaker, author of “Broken Promises, Broken Dreams,” and producer of the documentary film, “Voices Across the Divide.”

Dr. Rothchild visited the Gaza Strip in March 2015 with a medical delegation as part of broader Israel/Palestine visits.  She will share information, images, and impressions of the destruction caused by the Israeli invasion of 2014 and the extraordinary resilience that she encountered, as well as the ongoing siege conditions.

Learn how people currently confined in the Gaza Strip – from farmers to psychiatrists – try to rebuild their lives amidst such extreme devastation and political challenges.

Explore the question:  Can the root causes of the conflict be addressed, or is the next deadly outbreak of violence only a matter of time?

The North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice is a coalition of groups and individuals from the communities of the North Shore of Massachusetts.  The coalition came together in the winter-spring of 2001 to support activities of North Shore groups working for peace and justice and to initiate North Shore-wide peace actions.

The Cape Ann Forum is an independent, non-partisan community organization, founded in 2001 to increase public understanding of national and international issues and their connection to people at the local level. Speakers act as catalysts to foster free-wheeling dialogue and debate.

This event is also co-sponsored by the First Universalist Church of Essex, Jewish Voice for Peace, Boston, Merrimack Valley People for Peace, Salem Peace Committee, Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, and Veterans for Peace  Samantha Smith Chapter 45.

The event is free and open to the public.  Please join us.  For more information, call 978-283-5030.

We have been experiencing some of the most extraordinarily beautiful skies lately.  Who says there is no God or that He doesn’t love us?

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My mother and I were walking along Rocky Neck Ave., just past The Accommodations, when this female mallard came rushing from a distance toward us, quacking away.  You can see the wake she was creating in her rush to come beg something from us.  We didn’t have anything for her, which she soon realized and went on her way.  Maybe she wasn’t begging at all, and just rushing over to greet us.

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but I definitely see a lobster claw in those red leaves.  Anyone else see it, and does anyone know where it is?

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This is the portrait of Catnip Bill done by Isabel La Freniere in the late 1950’s, for those of you who fondly remember the Catnip Man.

Submitted by Rob Dorting.  Thanks Rob.

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Huge Neighborhood Yard Sale at Trefrey Park on Rocky Neck (across from parking lot), Saturday 9:00-1:00.

Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, Village Hall, Annisquam, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-5:00.

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ANNISQUAM ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

October 10 & 11

10:00-5:00pm

One of the highlights of the Columbus Day week-end is always the Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show – now in its 31^st year.

50 different artists and artisans will be represented – with many who are new to the show this year.  An extraordinary collection of arts and crafts will be featured – ranging from painting, photography, paper art and watercolors to jewellery, fashion, ceramics and printed fabrics.  The majority of the artists are from the Cape Ann area and all will be bringing new work to the show.

NEW to the show this year will be a unique Fine Art Gallery, displayed ‘under the Big Top’.  An outstanding group of artists will be exhibiting their work in this new, expanded space.

The show will be held at the Annisquam Village Hall, 36 Leonard Street, Annisquam on October 10^th and 11^th from 10:00am-5:00pm.  Admission is free and all proceeds benefit the Annisquam Village Church.  For more information: annisquamartsandcraftshow.org

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It never ceases to amaze me, the beautiful spots on Cape Ann that you could pass by regularly and never know they were there.  Thanks Ann Kennedy for taking me on such a wonderful walking adventure.

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I got to go on an amazing walk with FOB, Ann Kennedy during her and Bob’s visit here from Missouri.  They are staying at a home at Ames Estate in Bay View, so we walked along the shore and out around the islands.  On the rocks of the furthest island, we came upon this large flock of sandpiper type birds.  I had noticed the flock flying in when we first started our walk, but didn’t expect to encounter them.  They were very tame, as you can see by the photo of Ann photographing them from only a few feet away, or maybe they are migrating and were just tired.  The gulls were very unconcerned about our presence as well.  It was amazing to see that many in one place at once, and to be able to get so close to them.  A very special walk, as my walks with Ann are every time she and Bob come to Gloucester.  So glad we got to spend time together, Bob and Ann, and that we have been able to become such nice friends through Good Morning Gloucester.  Look forward to seeing you again next year.

These might be Sanderlings, but I’m not sure.  Anyone know?

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Very cool.  Worth staying up for.

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I’m just hunky dory today, hope you are too!

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