My View of Life on the Dock
For a variety of reasons, my typical Fiesta spent on my paddle board underneath the Greasy Pole was not to be had this year. In fact, my time spent at Fiesta was much more fleeting than usual, but I did get down there long enough to get nauseous watching Thatch and Finn brave some rides that made me more than a bit nervous.
Meanwhile, in Rockport. With a little something called St. Peter’s Fiesta going on in Gloucester, Rockport is busy building their famous July 4th bonfire. Head to Back Beach after Rockport’s parade on the 4th to witness the bonfire first hand. It’s definitely pretty cool.
From dock to table. Dinner is served. Paul and Betsey Horovitz grabbed some fresh lobster and a bottle of wine from Savour for this delicious and special dinner. Looks like the perfect way to kick off summer.
Reflecting.
Summer equals sailing lessons and helping Freddy on the boat. Finn’s favorite job is getting the crabs out of the traps and setting them free to rejoin their friends on the ocean floor. Check out the red eggs on the female he is holding.
Rockport’s Music at the Beach Series begins tonight with Pier Ave!
6:30-8:30 at the Back Beach bandstand
Thank you to the Holy Cow! I ordered 100 of their famous ice cream sandwiches for a school event last week and they could not have been more friendly and accommodating.
The children LOVED the treats and it certainly helped make their last day of school field day that much more special. Who doesn’t love ice cream after all?
I took a little boat cruise down the Annisquam with some friends onboard the Lady Jillian with Captain Douglass and Cape Ann Harbor Tours. We happened upon this guy fishing on the “Weary Willie” and he was lucky enough to reel one in as we went by. I couldn’t help but notice the little lady going for a dip as well.
Gorgeous first moments of light over the Annisquam River courtesy of Paul Horovitz.
This serves as a nice little reminder to Boston fans traveling through Logan Airport….and maybe a little dig to those non-Boston sports fans who have the nerve to visit our city.
I had a fantastic four days down in Nashville with a good friend to enjoy TONS of music at the Country Music Award Festival.
Both sad to leave and happy to get home, the flight began with a beautiful rainbow and ended with a huge ” do or die” Game 6 Stanley Cup Championship win for the Bruins.
Well if this isn’t a great way to start a day!
Have you ever said “Let’s just have breakfast for dinner”?
Well the Gloucester High School Class of 2022 and Sugar Magnolias have joined to do just that!
Come on down and have a fabulous breakfast for dinner and support the
THURSDAY JUNE 6th, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
A % OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CLASS
I always look forward to reading about all of the places that GMG’s Pat and Jim visit during their busy weeks….and seeing what wonderful photos they take along the way. I was happy to bump into them on the deck of Captain Carlos the other day. Our plans suddenly changed, my brother was in town from California, my mother, dad, and sister were all available….so we decided to grab a bite and a drink in the deck on the sun. Pat and Jim were doing the very same thing.
Cheers to you two!
The ever popular and tremendously great deal “Kids Bowl Free” is up and running again at Gloucester’s own, Cape Ann Lanes
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE to ensure your child’s chance to bowl for free all summer long!
10:00 am-4:00 pm
(Rain or shine)
$20 per car (members and nonmembers)
Some of the many activities being offered at this fun day!
June 2 11:00am-3:00pm
Peabody Main Street Car Show, Main Street
LEARN MORE ON THE EVENT FACEBOOK PAGE HERE
http://www.livepeabody.com/events.html
Bring the whole family down for the 5th annual Peabody Car Show. Enjoy a stroll down Railroad Ave Main and take in a wide selection of classic, collector, antique and specialty cars from all eras on display.
Thank you to Century Tire and Peabody Wealth Advisors for sponsoring the car show.
Join the fun on Leather City Commons with DJ, 50/50 Raffle, Photo Booth, Auto Vendor Booths, and Beer Garden
Grab a bite to eat from:
Santoro’s: hot dogs, burgers, sausages, lemonade & soft drinks
Breaking Grounds Cafe: boded lunch, chips, cookies, coffee and other treats
Ice Cream truck
Little Depot Diner open from 7a-1pLots of fun kids activities, too, including Magic scratch off art activity with cars. Free bubbles and some other kid friendly items compliments of Aspire Developmental Services.
Free admission.
Note: This year the event is being held on Leather City Common and adjacent Railroad Ave (which will be closed to traffic).
Car Owners wishing to participate will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis. Entry will only be from Sawyer Ave (off Lowell St) beginning at 930am and will continue until 10:45 or until space runs out. There is no cost to participate. Please note, since we are closing a public street we are unable to accommodate early departures from the show.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Want to feature your auto related business or product? email lgeczi@ne-arc.org for more information.
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our good friends at North Shore Kid
After realizing last minute that I had a little window to run “up the line” or “over the bridge” to do a couple of things…..and then realizing that the paddle boards may not have been strapped down appropriately for a trip on the highway… I pulled off Blackburn Circle to tighten them a bit. As I adjusted the straps I heard Finn say, “Whoa” as he stood there staring up into the sky. I have seen the windmills from that perspective before….Finn had not. It is pretty cool to stand at one’s base and watch them do their thing.
Finn and I stopped by Essex River Dogs in Essex last weekend. Turns out it was their first day open of the 2019 season. We were happy to chat with the friendly owners, try a hotdog, and sit for a bit on one of their little picnic tables. Definitely worth a pitstop for a quick bite when taking the scenic route through Essex.
The Gloucester Police and Fire Department have reported to the scene of an accident on the corner near East Gloucester Shaws.
Thatcher turns 12 today and I want time to slow down. It is not lost on me how special our time together during the next few years should be. In reflecting on the last couple of years I find two things remarkable. First of all, how close we are….and secondly, how far apart we often seen. Confusing, right? So, I planned a trip for us. The hug that I got after Thatch listened to this birthday message and learned about his surprise birthday trip made every second of any hard day worth it…and more. When it came time to pick a place to experience with him, the choice was pretty obvious. I can.not.wait to take this special trip with him.
Happy, Happy Birthday Thatcher,As silly as it may seem, for some reason, you turning 12 has rocked my world a little bit. It both makes me excited for the person you are becoming and hurts my heart just a little bit. 12, you see, comes just before 13. 13 equals teenager which, to me, equals heading off to conquer this world on your own…all too soon. Each year leading us to today has been as unique as it has been amazing. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that some of it has also been trying. Each year you become more independent, more confident, more mature, maybe more headstrong, and just a little bit less of my little boy. In reflecting on the last couple of years I find two things remarkable. First of all, how close we are….and secondly, how far apart we often seen. Confusing, right? Understandably, you are getting to the age that other things come first. Lately, it feels like we argue more than we laugh, but you still give hugs freely and say, “I love you” without hesitation. Those will be the memories that I bottle up and save. You don’t head to college for six more years (If that is the path you choose) and yet I already miss you terribly. It is not lost on me how precious these next few years should be.So, with all of that in mind, I wanted to do something special for your birthday. I, selfishly, wanted to spend time with you. Just the two of us. I also wanted to do something that speaks to both the little boy you once were and the young man you have suddenly become. When you were little you played for hours on end with your miniature whales and boats. You would spend full afternoons setting them up perfectly, arranging them in detail to act out the narrative that you had created of boats rescuing whales and dolphins that were in danger or entangled. You did it at home….and at the beach. We watched Free Willy more than 50 times. Each time I was moved watching your little shoulders go up and down as you sniffled at the end. Soon after was the year that a stuffed orca whale moved to the top of your Christmas list and I couldn’t find a store anywhere who could get one to me in time. A college friend came to the rescue and mailed one that belonged to her boys that was no longer being “ loved.” And, then there was the year you wore an Orca costume for Halloween. We visited Sea World several times and you were mesmerized. You absolutely loved watching those orcas….until, one day, you didn’t. We now find you watching Blackfish instead and scouring the Internet for different videos about the wrongdoings and miss treatment of orcas in captivity. You have schooled us, and others, on what you have learned and I have loved watching you become passionate about something that is “all yours.” Your empathy and concern greatly resembles the sensitive toddler that I remember with a full heart. Who knows, maybe this is just a “fad” for you….or maybe it is a sign of things to come in your bright future.Regardless, when it came time to do something special for your birthday, I chose to plan a surprise trip. When I tried to think of the perfect place for us to build lasting memories….and to reconnect….the choice was pretty obvious. On July 5th, we’ll head to Orca Island, just north of Seattle, Washington. With three resident pods of orca whales, more bald eagles than anywhere else in the country, the most beautiful landscapes, and so many place to explore surrounded by lots of small town charm….there is no place I’d rather experience and share with you. Here’s to your birthday, here’s to making some pretty special memories, and here’s to you.All my love, Mom xoxoxo
I apologize for not posting this earlier, but tonight at 7:00 pm at the Wang Theatre – Boch Center in Boston is an amazing (and FREE) 25th Anniversary show for Beverly’s Express Yourself.
With Blue Man Group, STOMP, The JaM Project from World of Dance, Amanda Mena from America’s Got Talent, Ten31 Productions, in the Mak’n, Boston Children’s Chorus, and Boston’s Best Musicians…..as well as 300 + of Express Yourself’s own talented youth…..this show is not to miss!
READ MORE ABOUT EXPRESS YOURSELF AND THE AMAZING WORK THAT THEY DO HERE
Express Yourself was founded on belief in the power of artistic expression to change lives.
In 1988, Paula Conrad – educator, choreographer, and dancer – founded Express Yourself to bring creative arts programs to youth in residential and outpatient treatment facilities. Stan Strickland – educator and award-winning musician and performer – joined her as co-executive director in 1995, and together they expanded Express Yourself into a network of professionals, affecting the lives of young people in over 50 Massachusetts cities and towns.
From the beginning, nationally recognized guest artists joined with Express Yourself to collaborate, create, and perform with program youth at our annual year-end celebration. Artists have included Blue Man Group, STOMP, Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart, Broadway dancers, and many others.
Over the past 25 years, we’ve developed a team of creative professionals who care deeply about our community. We know that art can heal and change lives — we see it happen every day. Our team is committed to being a positive, consistent presence in the lives of the youth we serve.
Good Morning Gloucester 