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GmG Spring Fling. What to Bring?

Posted on by capeannpainter

What to bring to the Spring Fling Tonight?

How about Lemon Monkey Bread!

Paul Morrison would trade his Rubber Duck for one.

Maybe Not

Blogger Angie McGowan of Eclectic Recipes shares a quick and easy recipe for lemon monkey bread with a lemon glaze.

Prep Time: 20 Min

Total Time: 1 Hr

Makes: 16 serving

INGREDIENTS

1
cup packed brown sugar
1
tablespoon grated lemon peel
1
box (4-serving size)  lemon pudding and pie filling mix (not instant)
2
cans (16.3 oz each) Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers Butter Tastin’® refrigerated biscuits
3/4
cup butter or margarine, melted
1
cup powdered sugar
2
to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1
to 2 drops yellow food color

Did You Know? (Turkeys are Intelligent)

Posted on by God's Morning

Contrary to popular belief, wild turkeys are intelligent, inquisitive, affectionate, sentient beings.  Turkeys also have a large vocabulary and have been found to have twenty distinct and specific vocalizations. Also contrary to popular belief, wild turkeys can fly, and are capable of flying at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour for short distances and can travel on the ground at speeds of 25 miles per hour.  They also like roosting in trees, as these birds were doing on River Road.  I’ve seen them walking around all over Cape Ann, but had never seen them in trees before.  There was a rafter of them (what a flock of turkeys is called) very high up in the trees.  When I spotted the first one, I thought it was a vulture because of its size and the way the setting sun was glinting off his/her wattle.  Then I spotted the others and realized they were turkeys.

In anecdote after anecdote from the 17th through the 19th centuries, the wild turkey was characterized as showing an amazing friendliness towards people. Wild turkeys would walk right up to the early settlers. Sadly, the birds likely met with death for their curiosity and friendliness.  It is good to see that today turkeys can once again freely roam our neighborhoods without fear.

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/khan-studio.html

Roger Goodell of The NFL Is the Pro Sports Commissioner that The Others Should Aspire To Be

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

For those of you non- sports fan Roger Goodell is the commissioner that handed out a real punishment to protect his league, the NFL. There are many sports analysts who are crying out that Roger Goodell has too much power to which I say phooey.

This quote from USA Today-

Sean Payton, the New Orleans Saints coach who knew that his players were participating in a bounty program designed to take out top opponents and lied to the NFL about it? Gone for a year. Mickey Loomis, the general manager who knew as well? Suspended for half the season. Gregg Williams, the man who devised and implemented the head-hunting program? Gone at least for one season, perhaps longer. Here’s hoping it’s forever.

Nearly three weeks ago, Goodell said this: "It is our responsibility to protect player safety and the integrity of our game, and this type of conduct will not be tolerated."

My wife, The Mrs goes absolutely batshit crazy when Major league baseball would hand out $100,000 fines and first second and third strike offenses to MLB players who would test positive for steroids.  $100,000 to a player that is taking home $20,000,000 is peanuts and the unfair advantages of a player taking steroids virtually insured that every kid aspiring to be a MLB player and the vast majority players within the league would take steroids.  so how is that a punishment or deterrent?

Her argument which I whole heartily agree with  is that if they wanted to really ban steroids they should have a zero tolerance rule.  They didn’t have to institute it in the first year.  They could have given players a year to flush that shit out of their systems.  But we watch as it drags on and on over years and years.  Instead of saying to the players union, this is the way it’s gonna be- you get caught with a banned steroid in your system and you are gone.  Done for the season.  Finito.  No pay.

How hard is that to understand that if the result that they want is to ban something that is illegal, they should enforce that for the betterment and health of the entire sport?

You don’t like it?  Hit the bricks.

Shrimp – Pet of the Week

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Shrimp – Pet of the Week

Shrimp

My name is Shrimp, I am a male cat who is at the Cape Ann Animal Aid presently located at 260 Main Street in Gloucester.  I think I was named Shrimp because I love to lounge and when I curl up, I look like a shrimp!

I am only two-years-old and we cats do not go through the terrible twos!  Please stop on by and visit us.   We look forward to the new shelter opening later this year at Four Paw Lane.

Check our website at CapeAnnAnimalAid.com

As you can see I have a handsome black silk coat and I have magnificent green eyes.  I am affectionate, sweet, and a medium size cat … but I am no shrimp!

Updated at 9:29PM Baby Seal Still Stranded as of 4:45PM On Pavilion Beach Gloucester MA

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Update:

Submitted on 2012/03/29 at 8:54 pm

Hi Everyone,
This seal is a harbor seal pup. Pupping season for this species begins in the spring from Maine to Massachusetts mainly, but pups have been documented as far south as New Jersey. Responders from New England Aquarium, authorized by NOAA, are monitoring this animal. The pup looks in very good condition, but will be monitored to see if the mother returns for continued nursing. Pups are on land to rest as they nurse and gain weight. It is very important that the mother returns to the pup. A lot of human activity near the pup may frighten the mother and cause her to abandon her pup, so please observe from a distance. New England Aquarium is monitoring the animal for any changes in health that may require intervention by Aquarium personnel. Further information on harbor seals can be found at:http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/pinnipeds/harborseal.htm.

Mendy Garron
Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator
NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service

Dory Fishing on Schooner ADVENTURE

Posted on by Marty Luster

A large crowd was treated to an outstanding talk by Ron Gilson, author of An Island No More, at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum on Wednesday evening. Ron introduced his slide illustrated reminiscence of an eight day trip on Adventure when he was 17 years old in 1951 with random vignettes of his youth on the wharves of Gloucester Harbor.

Someone once said something like, “We experience life only once–as a child. All the rest is memory.” At age 79, Ron brought us back to the days of his youth. With some emotion, he evoked all of the excitement, adventure and sense of awe that many of us feel when we search our own memories of growing up. His respect and love for an era now gone by enveloped the audience and made us all feel privileged to share his experience and memories.

Come One, Come All to the GMG Spring Fling

Posted on by God's Morning

When: Saturday, March 31 at 6:00pm

Where: Bodin Historic Photo 82 Main Street (978-283-2524) info@BodinHistoricPhoto.com

What: A Good Morning Gloucester and Bodin Historic Photo gallery spring party for FOBs, FOGs, contributors, and open to the general public.

If you missed our winter bash you don’t know how much fun we had; the place was packed!  BYOB (appetizers/dishes are welcome too), and come meet up with your favorite GMG contributors and FOB’s!  Don’t be a lonely little dandelion puff.  Come out and be part of the GMG fun and help us celebrate Spring. 

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com

www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/khan-studio.html

Sailing the seas of eternity

Posted on by Matthew Green

Seen in Calvary Cemetery in Gloucester. What a beautiful tombstone! There are some real gems of sculpture and craftsmanship in Calvary, in my opinion, showing the love, faith, and devotion of the deceased and their families. I’ll post a few more photos later.

Don’t Miss Monty Python and the 21 Chickens!

Posted on by God's Morning

This is an article from Chicken, Mary Colussi, 8th Grader, St. Ann School.

“The Coupe’s at it again. The last time our fabulously theatric faces graced the pages of the Gloucester Daily Times, we were saving Sherwood. But that was so Renaissance. We’ve traveled even farther back in time, still in England, to the mystical and bumbling land of Camelot. And let me tell you, “Monty Python and the 21 Chickens” is not your average King Arthur story. Mostly because King Arthur is… wait for it… a girl! Scandalous, no? It is precisely this kind of innovation that should motivate you to immerse yourself in culture and come and see one of our three performances. Hey, why don’t you come to all of them? If not, the French Taunter will be very put out, and trust me, he is not the kind of guy you want to make angry. I called his mother a hamster once, and I still have the emotional scars.             

Anyway, the shows are on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday March 31st at 3:00 and 7:00. The Chicken Coupe is still stationed at the fantastically wonderful Unitarian Universalist Church at Rockport. The shows are free, but donations are gratefully accepted; they will benefit Dona Lambert’s Summer Playhouse, a theater program I myself am going to participate in. On a partially solemn but mostly giggly-in-an-excited-way note, allow me to say this. This is an immense project, far larger than we anticipated, and I have never been more proud of the Chickens. The show is set to a soundtrack of the Beatles, Star Wars, and our own delighted heartbeats. Even King Arthur would be satisfied. Hope to see you there!” 

 

Miranda Delivers

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

How can you get gimmesound Artist of the Week Miranda Russell to deliver her 2 CD/DVD set to your house personally?  Watch this video and find out.

Notice the spectacular backdrop from the Shalin Liu stage where we filmed this morning.  You can see Miranda live on this same stage next Thursday or Friday with her excellent band (Miranda tells us who’s performing with her next week).  Get tickets here.

This week, there’s excellent music all over Cape Ann all week long.  Check out this week’s complete music lineup here.

Edith Piaf yesterday ~ Richard Thompson Today ~ Another excellent Shalin Liu video from Miranda Russell

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

So you can appreciate just how versatile she is, here’s a video of gimmesound Artist of the Week Miranda Russell singing a classic Richard Thompson song at Shalin Liu.  You can see Miranda there next Thursday or Friday (get tickets here).

Did you miss KBMG Electric on Saturday @ Minglewood?  (We told you not to.)  Well, you can catch Dan King tonight at Rhumb Line and the boys tomorrow acoustic at Jalapenos.

The weather may have cooled down, but the music scene is heating up.  Check out this week’s music lineup here.

Treasure

Posted on by Marty Luster

Treasure

 

A man walks on the narrow beach

up to the wall that blocks his path.

He turns, head bowed, to search some more

along the shore for bits of glass.

 

Above him on the Boulevard,

the walkers and the runners move

without a thought of searching for

a smooth and gleaming artifact.

 

But soon the man will climb the stairs

and place his treasure in the jar

high on the shelf up in his room

that overlooks the Boulevard.

 

Marty Luster

Do You Know? ($3.99 Mystery Quiz)

Posted on by God's Morning

Do you know what this is?  I came across it on the side of River Road.  It is about the size of a softball and cost $3.99 at Market Basket. 

E.J. Lefavour

www.khanstudiointernational.com