Author: Manuel F. Simoes

Enjoying Life in Gloucester Mass

Worm Moon by Adrian Hewitt

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Worm Moon; first Super Moon in 3020 over Rocky Neck Gloucester on March 9th 2020

Taken from Stage Fort Park by the Cannons

On this date Feb 10th 1914–Our Lady of Good Voyage Church

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“On Feb10th 1914 the original Our Lady of Good Voyage Church , a two story wooden structure burned down. Plans to rebuild began almost immediately.”

Now an icon to Gloucester

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Remembering Dana D’AMOUR from the “Hill”

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This photo was taken when he was in his early seventies

Dana was a graduate of Gloucester High School (1961), a great athlete  and great friend to many.  He passed in 2018, after a life of giving.

Known for his athletic skills and intelligence, retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology North Shore Community College Lynn, Physical Ed Teacher in Peabody Public Schools, and Body-Builder/weightlifter.

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30 year old Bird of Paradise Plant Flourish

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This Bird of Paradise Plant has flourished for over 30 years.  This year we have 4 flowers.  In the summer it is moved out to the patio outside, and every three years we trim it’s roots and resize back into the pot.  Lots of love and care rewards us with flowers each winter.

1949 Our Lady of Good Voyage – Schooner “Columbia”

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“In 1949, the Portuguese Ambassador personally presented to the church a silver model of the famous American schooner “Columbia”. This was installed in the right-hand of the Virgin above the alter to replace the Portuguese rigged model.”