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@AndreaWBZ: Sat, October 12 has been declared MA Lobster Day by @MassGovernor. #yum http://twitter.com/AndreaWBZ/status/388335903082434561/photo/1

This week’s performers are, 

Ric St. Germain, Brian Maes, Marina Evans, Christopher Mitchell, Alexandra Valenti, Deb Hardy, Erick Houde Mary Beth Maes.

Here are some photos from last week …A real to treat to hear all the different songs. So many originals.

Just listen to the audience’s participating with Christopher Mitchell. Oh, the lyrics.

Jake Pardee filled in for someone who couldn’t make it last week.  He shared a few songs that he had never played out before.  Man what a treat!

Ric St. Germain original “Free Spirit Girl”

It’s been two years since we lost Paul.

Here’s the story in case you missed it: Union Leader Hero Award

Paul’s FaceBook Page: Paul the III

This from Paul’s Mom;

“Funny how life works    2 years ago was the saddest day of my life, last year on Pauls 1st anniversary we were blessed with our new nephew Tommy who brought so much joy to our family and this year on Pauls 2nd anniversary we bring my Dad home, healthy, from rehab after a terrible fall with a head injury , Oct 10th– bittersweet.”

From Paul’s FB Memorial Page;

“Two years goes by very quickly but slowly just the same. Please take some time to remember an truly amazing man, son, brother, family member, friend and hero.

Paul Frontiero III, you are an inspiration to us all and will be forever loved, missed and thought about.”

Face Book Memorial Page

From Kathryn Libby, one of the Girls Paul Saved;

“Two years ago today an angel gave his life to save mine. His name was Paul Frontiero. If I could make the world yell hallelujah, I would.”

Paul’s Bench on the Boulevard today

Paul with some of his Friends;

https://www.facebook.com/paul.frontiero.3?fref=ts

Time to Celebrate!

It’s Been 30 Years … and We’re Going Stronger Than Ever!

Please join us in our closing event of the year; we’ve had a wonderful 30th Anniversary year and the upcoming Fall Studio Tour will be the icing on our cake … you can help us to celebrate in style!

With the holidays and gift-giving season just around the corner, experience the best local hand-made fine craft and art New England has to offer. Enjoy ongoing demonstrations by many of the artisans; pottery, glass beadmaking, mosaics, painting, fabric printing and copper sculpture are just a few of the artforms being demo-ed during the tour.

Plan to spend a day (or two or three!) exploring the beauty of Cape Ann, an area that has captivated artists and craftspeople for centuries. Our rich artistic traditions are woven into the foundations of our history – come celebrate those traditions with us – share our delight in the Cape Ann environment and our joy in the work we do.

Cape Ann Artisans are part of a vibrant, thriving arts community.
We invite you to come visit, explore our exquisite natural surroundings,
and experience the fine art and craft this unique and special place inspires.

Also Kim Smith filming and photographing.

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Ohhh Yeah Baby! 1.2 lbs of Love!

Keeping tabs on beer: Michigan law would require each beer pint to have 16 ounces

By Simon Moya-Smith, Staff Writer, NBC News

Several Michigan lawmakers want to make sure that a pint of beer is really a pint of beer, down to the last drop.

A bill introduced last week would amend the Liquor Control Act to make it an offense to “advertise or sell any glass of beer as a pint in this state unless that glass contains at least 16 ounces of beer.”

Rep. Brandon Dillon, a Grand Rapids Democrat and co-sponsor of the bill, told NBC News that the goal is not to punish dishonest pub and restaurant owners, but to prompt proprietors to sell what they advertise.

Doesn’t matter that Detroit is  a shithole of epic proportions with miles and miles of abandoned properties, gangs and crime rates that routinely place them at the worst in the  country. These MFers right here are tackling the REAL issues.  The ones that affect the average Joe. 

Politicians with their heart in the right place.  Insuring that when you order a pint of beer they aren’t serving you a 14.5 oz glass of beer.

Get me the name of that pol that introduced this bill.  I want to pat him on the back.  That politician should be celebrated around the country and when he dies they should have a special day each year named after him where the whole state of Michigan goes to Irish Pubs and gets crushed on Guinness in honor of the great politician who introduced the “A Pint of Beer should be a Pint of Beer Bill to the legislature”

Goddamn brilliant piece of politicking right there. 

Detroit:

1. The city’s unfunded liabilities top $18 billion.

2. The city owes money to over 100,000 creditors.

3. Nearly 80,000 buildings have been abandoned and many are unsecured.

4. Population of Detroit has fallen from 1.86 million in 1950 to 700,000 today.

5. Some 47 percent of properties are delinquent in paying their taxes.

6. Police take an average of 58 minutes to respond to calls.

7. Only 8.7 percent of violent crimes are solved and Detroit has the highest crime rate in US of large cities.

8. Manufacturing jobs in the city have slid from a peak of 200,000 to just 20,000 today.

9. Only 7 percent of the city’s eighth graders are proficient in reading.

10. The city manager says its retirement system is underfunded by $3.5 billion.

But you can get a Goddamn Proper Pint By Golly!

Thanks to Toby Pett for the inspiration for this post.

Al Bezanson submits Rocky Neck Car Ready For Export-

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Juni Van Dyke submits-

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Joey, 

Tom here. Thanks for posting our flyer last week. A handful of hardy souls showed up with their dogs to party in the rain before the Pats game to help raise funds for MassPAWS. Others came and went or just swung by to donate. 

Although the weather kept most everybody home, those who attended had a blast. We are looking forward to doing it again soon. Thanks again GMG, TD Bank, Petco, Animal Krackers, and Quinn’s Canine Cafe. 

Sincerely,

Tom

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Fall Fest Phtos from Anthony Marks