My View of Life on the Dock
I adore how much this kid loves to fish. He will wake up before dawn and stay out past dark. Whenever there’s a free moment between school, homework, and sports he grabs a rod and is off. Cheers to Striper Season.
I was VERY happy to welcome “our” eagle pair back to Magnolia! It’s the first time I have seen the pair together here in Magnolia in several weeks, though others have reported their presence recently. One was in the nest that they had been visiting previously though I did not get a good shot of that one this time. The other was in a nearby tree and appears to have a band on each leg, so I feel confident this is the same pair that had been here previously. Welcome back beauties!
Donate food without having to leave your front yard this weekend through Stamp Out Hunger!
If you live in Gloucester, Ipswich, Manchester-by-the-Sea, or Rockport, you can help put food on the table for people in your community by leaving a bag of food donations by your mailbox on the morning of SATURDAY MAY 14. Donations will be transported to The Open Door by your local letter carrier.
Stamp Out Hunger is an annual Food Drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Most needed items include: coffee, condiments, cooking oil, peanut butter, and tuna.
Please, no glass containers!
“Stamp Out Hunger is a unique opportunity for members of the community to make a food donation, without having to leave their front yard. It’s traditionally a hugely successful food drive for us, and it’s all possible because our local letter carriers are willing to go the extra mile to put…
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“Water Shuttle Seasonal Passes”
$75 for the whole season!
Band of gold…
65 Main St
Gloucester MA
Goodnight, Annisquam. Not a bad way to end a full day of work, shuffling kids, and long “to do” lists. Filled my cup, so to speak.
The red tulips are a perfect choice to surround Triton. It seems he is welcoming spring.
Count the steps. Am I taking crazy pills? I count 5 steps here.
In their tweet, InvestInYourself thinks this is a great offensive play. I guess it certainly is if the refs continually allow it.
The problem I have is that they only allow it for Giannis.
They allow him to take two or three set up steps and then two or three more going around the defenders. They allow him to clear out wildly with his elbows on every offensive possession. They allow him to barrel into defenders chests on every possession. BUT THEY DON’T CALL IT THE SAME WAY ON THE OTHER END OF THE COURT.
Airing at 6am and viewable at your leisure thereafter, check out 1623 Studios’ deep dive on the sawyerfree2025.org philanthropic campaign to fund a comprehensive renovation and modernization of Gloucester’s public library. Celebrate, Donate, Elevate.
Looks like he’s almost half way to his destination leaving from Tortola and heading to Exuma, Bahamas
Back home from Norway. The flight was a reminder of how climate change is affecting the North. The first 5 photos are at the southeast coast of Iceland. The last 5 are over Greenland, and our evening pass by Gloucester, landing at Logan.
Orange…
TheSawyer Free Libraryis kicking off a new author series,Books on Tap, a night of books, bites, and brew, with award-winning local writerBILLY BAKERon Thursday,May 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Minglewood Harborside in Gloucester.
This first of many fun and engaging evenings of conversations with local authors, sponsored by the Library, is free and open to the public. Appetizers will be provided for attendees, and drinks and food will be available for purchase.
Boston Globe writer Billy Baker is the author of the hilarious, moving memoirWe Need to Hang Out: A Memoir of Making Friends, which the New York Times called: “An entertaining mix of social science, memoir, and humor…” Joining Baker for the event will be his friendKevin Phoenix, owner of Community Fitness Cape Ann. The two will discuss Billy’s…
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Everyone needs socks and underwear but …
You can’t buy socks and underwear in a thrift store! They’re essential but too personal to be handed down. From May 15 to 31 the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church will join forces with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport and local clothing stores, Nelson’s in Gloucester and the John Tarr Store in Rockport, to collect donations of new socks and underwear for children and adults. Nelson’s and the John Tarr Store will generously offer sales on donation items to support the collection drive.
All donations will go directly to families and individuals served by two local organizations: Pathways for Children and The Grace Center. Pathways for Children is a nonprofit providing support, education and childcare for low income families on the North Shore. The Grace Center is a Gloucester day resource center serving adults in need of support. The Grace Center is part of Lifebridge, a regional organization providing shelter services in Gloucester, Salem and Beverly.
Collection bins for donations of new socks and underwear for adults and children of all sizes and ages will be located at the side door of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church Street, Gloucester, outside the Rockport Society, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport, and also inside Nelson’s, 248 Main Street, Gloucester; and the John Tarr Store, 49 Main Street, Rockport. Those who prefer to support the cause with financial contributions may mail checks made out to the Gloucester Church with “Socks and Underwear” on the memo line.
Last year’s socks and underwear drive brought in $550 and 769 items of clothing. “Respect for the worth and dignity of every individual is a central tenet of Unitarian Universalism,” said Holly Tanguay, Co-President of the Gloucester church. “It’s hard to think of a better way to support individual dignity than by providing clean new undergarments to those who need them.” Frank Freedman staff member at the Grace Center reports that, “Underwear, socks and toiletries are the essentials most requested by our clients.”
Kathy Wilson, volunteer coordinator at Pathways, spoke about how important community support is to fulfilling their mission, “Pathways for Children depends on our collaboration with partners and community to meet ongoing needs, especially during these challenging times. Donations such as socks and underwear provide much needed help for children and families impacted by economic inequity.” Questions about donating may be addressed to the Gloucester church at info@gloucesteruu.org.
Game 2 was the stuff of legends. Celts beat the Bucks 116:108. The teams are tied 2:2 heading into game 5 at the Garden tomorrow May 11, 7pm. Let’s Go Celtics!
Just Sayin’- Dan Shaughnessy had this article down before midnight. Impressive feat and fun read aloud with your family. It’s one to save!
Shaughnessy, Dan. “It Felt As If They Were Playing for Playoff Lives”. Boston Globe. May 10, 2022. Front page of the sports section in the print edition. Front page on line with updated headline: “A fourth quarter for the ages, a legendary dunk from Al Horford, and the Celtics-Bucks series is all even“.
Surf and Celtics- Boston Globe coverage
“I didn’t make out what he said,” humble Horford acknowledged after the game, “but the way he looked at me didn’t sit well with me. That got me going. At that point, something switched with me.”
In the already famous fourth, Horford postered Giannis with a dunk to tie the game, 80-80. Big Al drew a well-deserved technical for his antics, but nobody cared. Momentum had shifted and the Celtics were running downhill to victory.
-Shaughnessy, Dan. “A fourth quarter for the ages, a legendary dunk from Al Horford, and the Celtics-Bucks series is all even“. Boston Globe. May 10, 2022.
Photographer Jim Davis didn’t miss a beat. The on line edition has more photos including The Essentials: The Elbow and The Surf
Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum gravity defying, Cirque du Soleil athleticism is something else! Star Jaylen Brown’s steady cool. The TEAM is so impressive!
Fittingly, the surf’s been roaring all week. Celtics heart wave!
Heard You can call me Al this morning–wonder if they’ll play the instrumental in the Garden 😉
