From Jay Albert’s Cape Ann Images. Jay vividly captures the essence of Gloucester and beyond. Excellent collection of photos! —-Sharon
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Author: Sharon
My passions include photography, music, people, teaching, learning, taking risks and asking "I wonder what would happen if I..."
Good Morning Lobster
Ok…I went out last night, listened to some music, had a couple of beers.
Got up this morning. Opened the fridge to get OJ. Jumped out of my skin as this guy reached out and scared the crap outta me.
I’ll get my revenge later….at dinner time. —Sharon
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Things to do with Kids!
It’s winter-the kids are inside most of the time. If you have children and they’re flapping like a haddock (or maybe you are!), here are some ideas to keep the whole family happy. Visit Flapping like a Haddock for updates, parenting info, family activities, and things to do around Cape Ann.
Astronomy Night at Halibut Point State Park
Free movie at Rockport Library
The History of Dolls and Doll Collecting
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Fitz H. Lane House…at night
It looks like old time Gloucester. Actually it was taken 2 days ago. —Sharon
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Beautiful Industry-Down the Fort
And it’s only January! —-Sharon
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Reminder-Cape Ann Symphony Concert this Saturday
This year’s family concert features the world premiere of “Katy and the Big Snow” by local composer Robert J. Bradshaw. Commissioned by the Cape Ann Symphony to commemorate award-winning author & illustrator Virginia Lee Burton’s centennial year, the musical retelling of the children’s classic with a Cape Ann connection is destined to become a classic in its own right. This joyous performance will appeal to the young at heart of all ages.
Be sure to check out Flapping like a Haddock for more things to do on Cape Ann.
Thanks! —Sharon
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Winter Waterfront
Colors sure pop when they’re against the snow. —Sharon
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Where Zat? #7 Winner!
From Zanny-
“ZAT is John Wise’s Grave in Essex, at the Ancient Burial Ground on Main St…”
Congratulations! Enjoy your gift certificate from the Black Swan! (Thanks to Lorre and Dave Anderson!)
For more of my cemetery photos, click here.
The Old Burying Ground
Behind the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is the Old Burying Ground, originally laid out in 1680 and enlarged several times until a new cemetery was dedicated in 1852. More than 2,000 persons are buried there including veterans of the French and Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The first schoolmaster rests there along with many of the town’s shipbuilders and the first three pastors of the village church. The first pastor, Rev. John Wise, is buried in the center of the yard under the table-like stone. He was a widely read author who protested taxation without representation as early as 1687. When copies of his essays were reprinted and distributed throughout the colonies in 1772, his words set the tone for the American Revolution. Gravestone art shows examples of typical 18th and 19th century styles.
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Beautiful…and cold…Industry
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Where Zat? #7 Clue
Since no one has attempted a guess at this week’s location, maybe a clue would help!
Over the bridge, behind a building, souls rest.
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Where Zat? #7
Last week’s winner was Janet (MacFeeley) Dunsky who identified the Island Rd., Essex photo. Congratulations, Jan! Enjoy your Dog Bar gift certificate! (And thanks again, Andy!)
Joey says to do another tough one, so here goes! This week’s prize is a $20 gift certificate from Lorre and David Anderson at the Black Swan on Main St. I love that store! There’s such a variety of cool stuff!
Good luck! —-Sharon
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Gloucester Doors
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The Puppy Chronicles #1
If you’re thinking about getting a puppy, this might be where you should start…the real life adventure of SCRUFFY!!—-Sharon
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Beautiful Industry – St. Vito
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This ain’t South Beach!
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Things to do with the Kids
So cold out there! Stay inside, watch a movie, or cook up something with the kids, or you can venture out and keep warm at one of these events or programs happening around town.
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Beautiful Industry – St. Vito
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Beginning Winter Birding classes in Rockport- Starts Jan. 18
Find out more information at Flapping like a Haddock.
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Old Time Magnolia
Lisa (Peek) Ramos, in her recently published book, Magnolia, A Brief History, writes about the history of this incredible structure. I remember the night that it burned down in 1958. My dad was a fireman. My grandmother, a fireman’s wife, was a “Sparky”, a spectator at every fire.
We lived on Magnolia Ave. The fire was huge. All that was left was the chimney and one cottage. If you get a chance, get the book. Magnolia’s past is fascinating. —Sharon
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