My View of Life on the Dock
Congratulations to this beautiful couple. I walked past this newly married couple as they patiently waited for a surprisingly high number of cars to stop going by so they could have some photos taken on the back shore last night.
The Rogers and I spotted this new rooftop addition while listening to some music yesterday across the street at the Blue Collar. It sits on top of the Cape Ann Savings Bank Building and none of us have ever noticed it before. Is it new? Can anyone ever tell us how long it has been there?
The Railways has always been one of my favorite places to take photos. These simple pieces of lumber made my day (clearly it doesn’t take much). They’re gorgeous.
Time to Reflect. I asked a friend to take some photos of my boys down at the Marine Railways the other day and I fooled around taking some of my own shots while there. This reflection in the puddle caught my eye.
This week’s Live Music Schedule at the Rhumb Line. Live music 7 days per week.
I’m collecting cardboard for my students to build large cardboard boats. Are any local businesses willing to donate/set aside cardboard for us to use? The higher quality/thicker cardboard would be ideal. They will be building over the course of the next two weeks. Thank you in advance!
Golf Cart Diaries. Sunday Funday is always next level when the Rogers’ golf cart is involved.
America. Here’s a different view of America.
I love Googans Galley in Essex. I’ve been finding myself dropping Finn off at Gloucester High School and then driving through Essex to stop for a scone in the morning on my way to work. It’s such a nice drive….and the pastries are phenomenal. They sell some really great items in their store as well….coolers, candles, gift cards, hats, coozies, mugs, and much more! #beawickedgoogan
https://www.googansgalley.com/
Share your favorite summer photo! It is so hard for me to pick just one, but I’d love to see yours. We are so blessed to live where we do. Summer screams days on the boat, lobster bakes on the beach, drinks on decks (often with live music), sunsets, tons of laughs with friends, late night fires spent reminiscing…or enjoying the company of new friends. No matter what….I love summer. Summer has come to an end, but let’s keep it going a bit by sharing some favorite photos.
No school today so Finn was out early in the fog to put in a full day of work. Hopefully the fog lifts soon.
This week’s Live Music schedule at The Rhumb Line.
Birds of a Feather…….. well, you know the rest.
Name that port? If you follow GMG, you’ve at some point had to hear about my boys and how much time they spend on the water (I can’t help it….I’m insanely proud of how hard they both work). Thatcher recently had the opportunity to crew a trip that took him through a handful of New England harbors. While in each port he had the opportunity to explore a little bit. Can anyone name this quintessential New England location?
Here’s this week’s music schedule at the Rhumb Line. See you there!
Goodnight, East Gloucester. I just moved from Magnolia to East Gloucester. While there are a couple of things I’ll miss about my old neighborhood, this new sweeping harbor view is pretty spectacular. I hope to spend lots of time watching the activity in the harbor. I’ve already had the opportunity to see both of my boys come and go in and out of the harbor while working on their respective boats.
$6,525 was raised! Thank you so much! Last month Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe made a special limited edition flavor (Chris “Dough” Pher) to honor and celebrate the life of Chris Dailey. (read below). Thanks to their amazing generosity in donating 100% of Net proceeds to the Chris Dailey Memorial Fund….a phenomenal $5,760 was raised! Thank you to Holy Cow and thank you to everyone who purchased and enjoyed the ice cream. This community has shown repeatedly throughout this tragedy that it is here to support each other like none other.
It is not too late to donate to the fund here: https://gofund.me/cbdb79e48
“Last month, our community was shaken by the sudden and tragic loss of an extraordinary young man, Christopher Dailey. A Class of 2025 graduate of Gloucester High School, Chris was the passenger in a car struck by a wrong-way driver on Route 128 in Gloucester. It was a heartbreaking end to a weekend spent exactly how Chris loved to live—laughing with friends, embracing adventure, and making the most of every moment.
Chris never wasted a second. Known for his adventurous spirit, passion for fun, and the infectious smile that could light up any room, he touched countless lives. He will be remembered not only for his athletic achievements as GHS hockey co-captain (#18) and his academic success (National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude), but also for his unwavering love for his family and friends. Most of all, Chris will be remembered for his generous soul and giving heart.
To honor Chris’ passion for making a difference, the Chris Dailey Memorial Fund has been established. Holy Cow is humbled to have worked closely with Chris’ parents and sister—who created both the flavor and its name—to celebrate his life and spirit.
Introducing CHRIS “DOUGH” PHER: Blue Vanilla ice cream, loaded with extra chunks of cookie dough and swirled with salted caramel.
“This flavor is a tribute to an adventurous spirit who loved the ocean, the rink, and every sweet moment in between. Bold, bright, and full of heart—just like him.”
100% of net proceeds from sales will go directly to the Chris Dailey Memorial Fund.
Not so ship shape. Seeing this always makes me a bit sad.
I was so thankful for the opportunity to be on the water yesterday to watch the Parade of Sails during this year’s Schooner Festival. It was pretty magical. Thank you to all of the organizers, volunteers, crews, etc who made the Schooner Festival such a success. It is definitely one of the events that makes Gloucester so special.
The Miss Trish II is sitting pretty while high and dry at the Railways.
