Author: Nichole S.

Yesterday’s answer was Maritime Gloucester and several of you got it right? Who knows where I am today?

Yesterday’s answer to the “Where Am I?” was the Blackbear Barbershop on Main Street in Gloucester. Who can tell me where I am today? Young and old love it here!

I thought it might be fun to bring back some “Where Am I” photos. Does anyone recognize this light fixture? I’ll give you a little hint. Many will never step foot in here (making this even more tricky), but for those who do….you’ll probably find yourself back when the time is right.

I’m often struck by how pretty City Hall really is when it comes into view as I drive around town. I had to stop and park the other day to snap this quick photo as it caught my eye.

I saw that Pat D. and GMG Jim did a post with a short video showing turkeys in Magnolia. It reminded me that I had had a run in with those very same turkeys just a few days earlier. They were definitely stopping traffic and had no care in the world that cars were trying to get by.

Don’t get me wrong, I’d prefer a sunny summer day on the harbor, but winter days sure are pretty too. Can’t go wrong, really!

Ummm….yum! I met a friend at Mile Marker One yesterday for a late breakfast. My meal was phenomenal and if you haven’t seen how great the inside of Mile Marker and the Cape Ann’s Marina Resort looks you should take a trip over for a visit and a meal.

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I love this little Christmas Tree in Manchester Harbor.

While I’ve never done a great job of photographing the actual full moon, the moonlight over the harbor the other night was really pretty.

Our friends Lynne and Phil Scannell are off on some pretty big adventures….which have taken them to Hawaii. Check out the Jeep….”Entering Gloucester.”

Gnomebody (ok, nobody) knows exactly what will speak to you while shopping local. I went into Audrey’s Flower Shop for some ornaments and, after paying and heading towards the door, saw this gnome that I simply couldn’t leave behind. I’m not sure I’ll have the heart to pack him away after Christmas. He might have to hang around all year long.

Check out Audrey’s here: https://www.audreysflorist.com/

Not only are they open, but have you seen their Featured Menu Speciality Flavors!? Mandarin Cocoa, Christmas Cookie, Canewich, Frozen Hot Cocoa, Candy Cane Cookie….and, now, Pain Killer….as in Mile Marker One’s delicious Pain Killer cocktail! And, don’t get me started on those ice cream sandwiches!

Check out Holy Cow’s website HERE… https://www.holycowicecreamcafe.com/

The photo below was taken from Mile Marker One’s Instagram Page.

Check out Mile Marker One Here: https://capeannmarina.com/dining/

This beautiful statue gets me every time….but, especially on blustery freezing cold days.

The family who lives at 3 Arthur Street in Danvers is at it again. For the past several years they have been decorating like crazy to raise money for Children’s Hospital. If you haven’t taken a ride by yet you should. The lights are open for viewing until New Year’s. Monday -Saturday 4:30-10:00 and Sundays from 4:30-9:00. They have a donation box available to collect money for Children’s Hospital.

See their Facebook page for more information HERE: https://www.facebook.com/danvers.christmaslights

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‘Tis the season of seeing lots of photos of our beloved Lobster Trap Tree, but when something is this special, it is worth sharing a few times. Because, anyone can have a regular Christmas Tree….

It was an extra foggy weekend on Cape Ann. Many of the several times that I found myself driving over the bridge I could not see the river at all.

I took this photo exactly one year ago today. Lots has changed. What hasn’t changed is how beautiful our community is and how blessed we are to live here.

Someone anonymous wrote this on social media and I saw it shared…

T’was a month before Christmas,

And all through the town,

People wore masks,

That covered their frown.

The frown had begun

Way back in the Spring,

When a global pandemic

Changed everything.

They called it corona,

But unlike the beer,

It didn’t bring good times,

It didn’t bring cheer.

Airplanes were grounded,

Travel was banned.

Borders were closed

Across air, sea and land.

As the world entered lockdown

To flatten the curve,

The economy halted,

And folks lost their nerve.

From March to July

We rode the first wave,

People stayed home,

They tried to behave.

When summer emerged

The lockdown was lifted.

But away from caution,

Many folks drifted.

Now it’s November

And cases are spiking,

Wave two has arrived,

Much to our disliking.

It’s true that this year

Has had sadness a plenty,

We’ll never forget

The year 2020.

And just ‘round the corner –

The holiday season,

But why be merry?

Is there even one reason?

To decorate the house

And put up the tree,

Who will see it,

No one but me.

But outside my window

The snow gently falls,

And I think to myself,

Let’s deck the halls!

So, I gather the ribbon,

The garland and bows,

As I play those old carols,

My happiness grows.

Christmas is not cancelled

And neither is hope.

If we lean on each other,

I know we can cope.

I know we can cope Keep it going!

After doing a bit of shopping on Ladies Night last Thursday we stopped at Tonno for a bit to eat, some drinks, and to purchase some of their gift packaged cocktails. This delicious charcuterie was exactly what we needed!

We took a trip to Marshall’s Farm Stand to pick out a Christmas Tree yesterday. We quickly found several trees to make a Top 5 list and then with the help of a Marshall, Jason I believe, we chose the right one. It’s our first Christmas in a new home and we had the perfect spot in mind (photos to come later this week). Our tree fits perfectly and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Marshall’s!