My View of Life on the Dock
Good Harbor Beach, Easter Morning, April 4, 2010.
See more Cape Ann Photos at simplycapeann.blogspot.com/
Joel Swan
EasterMorning0022, originally uploaded by SimplyCapeAnn.
I have to Brag a little. It’s my Blog time slot so I can do what I want.
My number 4 Son Chris is number 1 in the East Division of the North Shore Interscholastic Chess League, Board #2.
The GHS Chess Team had a great Year, had a lot of Fun and met some great Friends From other High Schools across the State.
Congrats Chris.
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From Deb Clarke;
Hi Everyone!
I know a lot of you must be wondering what happened to the blog… Well it’s back! I had a wonderful two months traveling around Asia and I’m back in Qufu and ready to post what I wrote of my adventures and then some. So don’t hesitate to check it out and leave comments and stories about home. Looking forward to hearing from you and hope all is well!
Still having a wonderful time here in Qufu. Started teaching a few weeks ago, and am really lovin in. Just wanted to let you know that I have updated the blog, and am trying to get better at keeping up with it on a regular basis. So keep checking it out for more posts! www.charleebeth.wordpress.com Would love to hear more comments from you guys and any news from home. Miss you all so much and hope you are well!
Best,
Charlee
Chickity Check It!-
click the pic to check out her Polis Journeys
This piece won best in show in the contributing members show and is on display at the Rockport Art Association until April 25th
Introduction to Smalti Workshop
April 18th from 9 o 5
Learn to work with the beautifully colored glass seen in the mosaics of the great cathedrals throughout the world. We will focus on the fundamentals of cutting smalti using nippers to create a vibrant, colorful 6”x6” mosaic. Materials and a choice of designs will be provided to allow you to use your newly acquired techniques and skills.
Limited to 8 people. $150.00
Introduction to Mosaics Workshop
May 9th 9 to 5 and May 16th from 9 to 12
We will discuss the four elements of mosaics: tessera, adhesives, substrates, and grout. Bring with you a 10″ by 10″ drawing that you would like to create in mosaic. Some designs will be available if you do not have a plan of your own. I will provide colored vitreous glass and ceramic tile.
You may incorporate materials of your own; broken pottery, beach glass, shells, minerals or other personal treasures. Limited to 8 people. $150.00
www.pamstrattonmosaics.com 978 546-7582
Last night at the Taste of The Times Event I met Dena Raffa, a blogger who created The Perfect Bite which is a restaurant review blog which focuses on Boston area restaurants. Dena reviews Boston area restaurants in depth. She breaks it all down for you first starting out with the Bread, Menu, Presentation, Bathrooms, Waitstaff, Overall Impressions and The Perfect Bite.
If you are heading into town and are looking for a good review, Chickity Check It!- The Perfect Bite
Debbie Clarke submitted her refrigerator bio and asked GMG readers to create theiiir own refrigerator bios by turning their cameras on their refrigerators and telling the story through what you may have stuck to it.
Here’s Kenny MacCarthy’s-
Kenny runs Blynman Watch, also now known as thecutbridge.com Chickity Check It!
From Kat Valentine the creator of the Parlez Moi Blog and a bajillion books-
Here are some pictures and videos from Coveted Yarn which is located just up the street from the dock here on East Main Street-
From Cathy Tarr-
Hey Joe,
When you have some time, would you consider adding Cape Ann Web to the list of links on GMG?
That was my first baby – it’s been online since 2002, It’s a somewhat static site (except for the restaurant reviews), more practical than pretty – updated when I have time to search for new sites or when people submit suggestions.
It’s mostly a directory of online resources for Cape Ann – I created it more for residents than tourists, with quick links and searches to city/town information. The Community Sites page is pretty cool and extensive. I added a blog roll a few months ago. It’s pretty much all about what’s out there about Cape Ann on the Web! I feel like it’s the mama web site for all the great sites that have been created in the past 8 years.
I’ve been thinking about another charity bowling smack-down – one of these days. Oh … and when we do, I’ve got Dean signed up … on my team. hahaha
Thanks!
cathy
The Bean’s Photos- Shells From Naples, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
I had a conversation with Patrick Doud yesterday, the writer who will be having his book signing Sunday at The Bookstore of Gloucester, about being an artist and creating. Specifically we talked about a subject I’ve discussed with many different artists in different mediums such as painting, writing, sculpting, blogging, basically any passion in which you are creating.
The premise that I find to be common among people who have that creative fire within is that if they hit a wall or lose momentum or stop pushing the boundaries of their medium that they get really depressed or in a big time funk.
And so it is with the blog. When I feel like I’m bumping up against the same material or formats or functions of the blog I feel an itch and it bothers me if we are not pushing forward with new ideas or if there are ways we can do things better. It may mean ways to reach more people. It may mean a better way to serve up video or pictures. It may mean higher quality production. It may mean new tools for people to use on the blog.
Some of the spawn of these itches have been the GMG Local WiFi Map, many of the various contests we hold, new HD video, and other things like that. Well now you can add another dimension to the GMG Blog- another tool to communicate with our community, another way for folks to find out what is going on around town.
It’s The Good Morning Gloucester Community Calendar. As people send me new events coming up around Cape Ann I’ll add the listings to the GMG Community Calendar so anyone can peruse what is happening. If you have an event coming up just send it along in a comment and I’ll be sure to add it to the GMG Community Calendar for our entire community to learn about.
I included a tab along the top of the page titled Upcoming Events. Click on that tab for the Link to the GMG Community Calendar and please don’t hesitate to send in suggestions.
-Joey
John Hintlian The Creator Of Hye Tyde Captures The Swell and Some Video of the Nautilus Road Fire in this Flickr Slide Show-
Click the picture for the slide show and subscribe to his killer blog Hye Tyde
John has a great eye and unique style and flavor to his art. It’s always fresh to me.
IMG_5848.JPG, originally uploaded by hye tyde.
John Hintlian The Creator Of Hye Tyde Captures The Swell and Some Video of the Nautilus Road Fire in this Flickr Slide Show-
FOB(friend of the blog) Jerry Ackerman sent me a link to some great video footage of the Northeaster from Blogger Dan Kennedy. What a difference a day makes as his video was shot during the storm. I’m wondering how he kept his camera from being completely encrusted in salt while taking this video-
Check out Dan Kennedy’s Media Nation and his slide show from the Northeaster as well by clicking this link to Media Nation
From North Shore Dish-
Cape Ann Fresh Catch, the Gloucester-based community supported fishery program, has certainly made a big splash since it debuted last year. Lauded by the likes of Boston.com and Saveur, the program has been popular among those with a desire to eat fresh, locally produced foods.
Caught fresh daily by Gloucester fishermen, approximately five pounds of seafood per customer is delivered to seven Boston area communities; Cambridge (two locations), Jamaica Plain, Acton, Lincoln, Marblehead, Gloucester, Newburyport, and Ipswich. There is a two-hour window for shareholders to pick up. Consumers get local, seasonal, super-fresh fish, and the money goes directly to the fishermen, supporting the local economy and encouraging sustainable practices.
Click this link to read the entire post
From Suzanne Silveira-
TheBeansBlog is a photoblog of photos taken by and titled by The Bean aka Eloise -my 4 year old daughter
beansbloglogo, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Kristen is an amazing photographer- Hoping I can make this one.
kristen Nyberg Signs and Wonders Show Thursday March 18th, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
We have nearly 4,000 DVD’s to offer as part of our WICKED BIG DVD SALE, which is perpetually running now at The Cape Ann Community Cinema. We have all genres (but no blue movies), and the stock is in excellent shape. You can take any disc home for just $8.00, and they’re all fully guaranteed. The hours for the sale this weekend are Saturday 10AM-4PM, plus before (an hour before the day’s first show) and after whatever movie you come to see.
But where to put them all? Right now, space is at a premium, so we’re clearing out our current inventory of books with a WICKED BIG BOOK CLEARANCE SALE. So come on down and take home books at a 2-for-1 price: Paperbacks 2/$1; Trade Paperbacks 2/$3; Hardcovers 2/$5; Oversized 2/$7.
Every sale this Saturday benefits the East Gloucester Elementary PTO. If you have a group you would like to benefit from an upcoming Wicked Big DVD Sale day, please drop us a line at RobertNewton@MassBayFilmProject.org.
Oh yeah – we’re showing movies this weekend, too! 🙂
21 MAIN STREET – 2ND FLOOR
(ABOVE MYSTERY TRAIN RECORDS)
GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
(978) 282-1988
WWW.CAPEANNCINEMA.COM
We’ve got to put the full weight of our community behind one of Gloucester’s favorite Sons- Jimmy T! He needs our support to get on Survivor. Please copy the url of this post and send it to your friends and family members to also vote for our boy Jimmy T.
vote here- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/casting_call//
Jimmy is not only a great guy but he is one of the DOERS around town. You know, the 2% of people that make 80% of the cool stuff happen. He volunteers a ridiculous amount of time along with help from others to make the International Dory Races what they are today and continuing the great tradition. He truly deserves to be on the show for a whole slew of reasons.
From the Survivor Website-
Jimmy T at The International Dory Race Eliminations, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Dear Friends and Family,
I have been blessed with the opportunity of a lifetime! My video, titled “Gloucester Fisherman” because I am so very proud of my community and maritime heritage, has been selected to the Final 10 of the “Survivor” Casting Call Contest! Whichever video of the final 10 receives the most votes, that person will likely be a castaway in season 21/22 of “Survivor”!!!
Now it’s up to you! My ONLY chance is for you to click on the link below, vote for me, and take a moment to forward this e-mail to as many friends, as far reaching as possible.
Five minute of your time could change the lives of my family!!!
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/casting_call//
Thank you so much…. your support means everything!
Jimmy T.
Check out the Hive Cape Ann– Everlution Forms and The GMG Flickr Group Pool by clicking the links
Have you joined the GMG Flickr Group Pool Yet? Jump in, the water’s fine!
DSCF5942, originally uploaded by Everlution Forms.
Good Morning Gloucester 