Wendy Hyatt of Rockport runs a Kindermusik program that gives children and their parents learning experiences based on movement and music for newborns to preschoolers. She was the previous owner of the Rainbow Day School in Rockport. This looks like a great way to introduce children to music and rhythm as well as meeting other families. You can find out more information on my blog for Cape Ann families at Flapping like a Haddock!
Author: Sharon
My passions include photography, music, people, teaching, learning, taking risks and asking "I wonder what would happen if I..."
Gloucester Kids Recycle #1
Here’s an activity to do with the kids using all those wrapping paper tubes (along with paper towel and toilet paper tubes). Good rainy day fun!—Sharon
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What’s for supper, Mom?
Choose-your-own-Adventure Stir-Fry!
This sounds like great idea! And the kids can help. Often if they’re part of the planning and prep, they seem more likely to eat what they make. Good luck! —Sharon
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Gloucester Doors
I’m not sure which building this is on. Can somebody identify it for me? Thanks! —Sharon
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Where Zat Answer
Since Shawn Cromwell (Congratulations!) identified this week’s Where Zat? so quickly, I may as well show you the whole photo. Here’s where I hung out during my kid years, smashing periwinkles with rocks for bait to catch cunners with drop lines off the float. I remember my cousin Dickie caught a sculpin one time. Scared the crap out of all us girls!
Notice that the boards at the end of the pier are missing. Each year the city guys put the boards up and shortly after, the boards are gone. Kids need to get a running start to jump. And how can you ride your bike off the end unless you have a clear path? I’m sure 75 years ago my dad did the same thing. Life as a kid in Magnolia…there ‘s nothing better! —–Sharon
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Beautiful Industry- Lobster Buoys
East Gloucester is a great place to walk, especially with a camera. I like to take close-up shots of ordinary things. It makes me more aware of design and patterns in everything. —-Sharon
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Where Zat? #5
Last week’s contest winner, capeannpainter, identified the letters on the Birdseye tank down the Fort. Congratulations, Paul! Your t-shirt is on its way. A GLOSTA-phobic t-shirt or 6 photo note cards for this week’s winner! Good luck! —Sharon
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Good Night, Gloucester
We’re so incredibly fortunate to live here! Any season has its beauty.
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Like opera?
This just in from Rob Newton at the Cape Ann Community Cinema–
“Sorry for the short notice on this one, but we just today decided to have an impromptu encore of last week’s opera presentation, “Hänsel und Gretel” by (The Other) Engelbert Humperdinck. We had some devoted opera fans offer to fill enough seats to open early today and repeat this dazzling show (think “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” by way of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” sprinkled liberally with the essence of German nationalism). The show will go on today (Sunday), January 4th at 12:00pm noon. Tickets are $12.50 each, and we’ll be showing a teaser of the (two shows only!) January 31st Pavarotti Tribute show starring Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli and Sting.”
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My grandmother worked here in the early 1900’s!
- Lexington Avenue in Magnolia
Hi GMG Folks!
When I met Joey last fall, I knew his energy and passion would be contagious. And it was! I’m thrilled to be a guest author here! As a native and lifelong Gloucester resident, I welcome the opportunity to share experiences, memories, and dreams for our city.
A little about me-
In my grandparents’ house in Magnolia, I was brought up by my parents, Fran and Ed “Pee Wee” Lowe (Gloucester Fire Dept.) with my sister, Pat and my brother, Kevin, and tons of neighborhood kids. We all went through the public schools and did the things kids did back in the late 50’s and 60’s. For better or worse!
I had my 2 kids early and went to college late, graduating from Boston State with a degree in psychology. From there I worked at several child care centers, and finally became the owner/director of the Blynman Schoolhouse housed in the antique “Little Red Schoolhouse” in Magnolia until it closed in 2007.
I love kids (with 4 grandchildren, I have no choice!), teaching, photography, music, Gloucester past and present, brainstorming ideas, looking at possibilities, and meeting new people to share all this with! As well as being here at Good Morning Gloucester, I have a photography site (including 2008 Fiesta photos) and a blog for Cape Ann families.
Please stop by and say “Hello”, offer suggestions, and share your own experiences!
Best regards,
Sharon Lowe
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Kids and Pea Soup
From Sharon Lowe-
When I was a kid, nobody liked pea soup. It was green, mushy, and looked like something out of my baby brother’s diaper. Well, a few days ago, my grandkid Kylie and her friend were at my house, hungry as usual. I offered them tuna, peanut butter and jelly, regular kid stuff. No takers. Then I remembered the pea soup that was made the day before. On a whim, I suggested the soup to the kids. To my amazement , Kylie’s friend said yes. And Kylie (who eats almost everything) soon was begging for 2nds and 3rds. I guess kids’ tastes have changed. Got a leftover ham bone? Try this recipe on the family. Maybe pea soup will become the new Spaghetti-O’s!
Good Morning Gloucester 