Author: Nichole S.

It was a crisp and cold morning at Good Harbor Beach yesterday…but as beautiful as always.

As written on T-Mobile’s YouTube video of the ad they had planned to air during the Super Bowl, “We love the big game. The rivalries. The drama. The build-up. The athleticism. The sportsmanship. The ads. For the last eight years, T-Mobile’s gone big for the big game – Bieber, Tebow, Harvey, Drake, Snoop & Martha, Handler & Silverman, Anthony & Mama Doris and even a Kardashian. But we’ve never been banned. Until now. We made this amazing ad starring the amazing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. Even after editing, the spot was still banned “based on the … protected telco rights deal.” So, watch and decide for yourself … what does the “official telco sponsor” not want you to see?”

I sat in the rain and watched these ducks play in the racing tide the other day for longer than I’m proud to admit. When I first got there the ducks were racing out the Annisquam River, swimming against the current, ducking under the pilings, and heading back out again. It was hysterical to watch them play! My video doesn’t do it justice…but, it made for some good laughs. Silly ducks. Click the link to see the video:

Finn has always kind of liked to cook….especially when it comes to baking with my mom….but all of a sudden he has been asking to cook dinner once a week or so. Several months ago he started making some new fun things for his lunchbox….his signature snack is a bell pepper stuffed with cream cheese and everything-bagel seasoning. He has been making all sorts of things in the air fryer…especially fried pickles. Suddenly, however, he has kicked it up a notch and is making the main course at dinner as well. A couple of weeks ago it was steak with a butter basil sauce and last night it was feta, cherry tomatoes, basil and special seasoning over penne pasta. I could just used to this!

I knew that snow was in the forecast, but I was still surprised at how quickly it started and how much snow fell.

Can you spot the dragger? Not much visibility in the harbor right now! Drive carefully…. the roads are slippery!

Finn has been asking for a tuna avocado maki roll and truffle fries from Minglewood Harborside for weeks now. We’ve ordered take out twice recently, but he wasn’t home either time. So, last night while Thatch was on the ice for practice, Finn and I ran over for a quick dinner. With an added order of wings along with his fries and sushi….and the Bruins game on one TV with the Milwaukee Bucks (he’s got a thing for #34 Giannis Antetokounmpo) on another, Finn was a happy camper. I had my go-to favorite, the Gloucester Roll, and it was phenomenal as always!

I ordered the Quesadilla Burger at Beauport’s Burger and Brew evening on Monday and it was absolutely unbelievable! Only down side is that they create a new menu of three speciality choices each week…paired with a selection of New England microbrews….so I’ll have to order something different next week. No doubt the new choices will be outstanding as well.

CleanPro is now under new ownership. A message shared by CleanPro yesterday stated the following:

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Of all the things my boys received for Christmas….it was a very small and last minute gift that has suddenly been keeping them entertained. Who would have thought? They’ve been just a bit obsessed with filling their change counters and watching their bank add up. Suddenly random change stuck in the seat of the car or couch cushions are a bigger score.

While I much prefer summer it is hard to deny how pretty freshly fallen snow is. Rumor has it that there is MUCH more snow coming between Monday – Wednesday.

Slightly frayed and patiently waiting for its ship to come in.

I thought about watching this on Netflix the other night, but wasn’t sure. Have any of you seen it? I’m all in for a good sea shanty.

A couple of times each month I order an Acai Bowl from SoBol in Beverly online, prepay, then run over and pick it up. They make it super easy and…..always…..super delicious. The messaging inside usually makes me smile as well….like this one for instance.

Coooold day on Cape Ann yesterday. While I realize they’re built for it, I still felt bad for the ducks floating on Mill River.

Here’s another quick photo for the “Where Am I?” series. Last week I was at The Blackbear Barbershop, the entrance to Rocky Neck, and the old gift shop in the front of the Gloucester House restaurant (finger pointing on the side of the building).

This one seems easy….but, then again, I know where I was. Ha.

We had a beautiful walk on Plum Island the other day.

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Not only is this snowy owl gorgeous, but it’s a rule follower as well. Good little feathered friend…could have flown anywhere, but chose to spend Monday sitting just outside the post and fence marked, “Area Beyond This Sign Closed.” As Pat D. said, “very wise.” Speaking of Pat….a giant Thank You to her for inspiring me to take a trip to find the snowy owl after seeing all of her beautiful photos!

I took a trip around the back shore on Saturday and had to stop and watch the waves. It never fails to surprise me how no two days look the same on that stretch of rocky coast.

Who knows where I am today? Too easy or too hard….what’s your point.