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TWO CONVERSATIONS

There was a great photo in the news this morning;

two  older men facing each other on an Athens street

having an animated discussion  about the debt crises in Greece.

 

The man on the right was bent toward the other,

his left fist clenched and his right jabbing the air near

the other man’s ear.

 

The talker on the left had his back arched and both arms

were pointed skyward with open hands  facing the other speaker ,

a dismissive gesture that said, “oh, stop the nonsense!”

 

It was quite unlike the calm and gentle scene

I happened upon while leaving the library

after returning a nearly overdue book.

 

Down Dale Avenue, about fifty feet away, a man and a woman

were quietly speaking to each other over the fence

that runs along the sidewalk.

 

The woman’s head was comfortably supported by her bent arm

which was propped up by the top rung of the fence.

But I’ll not write about the utility of fences;

that, as I remember, has already been done quite well.

 

The two stood in a spotlight of sun

framed by a bending tree trunk , and by shadows

on nearby buildings and those cast by the fence

aimed at the sidewalk.

 

They were relaxed and attentive to what the other had to say.

It was a conversation, listening as well as speaking.

Of course, what they were talking about is none of my business,

but I bet it wasn’t the debt crisis in Greece.

Marty Luster

On November 15th, at Skeptics in the Pub, Christy Park will talk about “Aliens and flying saucers – from true believers to popular culture, and where the two strands meet.” Her presentation will look at the good, the bad and the weird. “ Klaatu barada nikto” everybody!

As usual it will be held at the Dog Bar, 65 Main St., Gloucester. At  6:00, people can gather to talk and order food, the presentation begins at 6:45.

Come and join the fun!

www.capeanneskeptics.com

Nov 12- Dec 15.

In memory of Joshua Amaral who took his life at age 15, team Life Is A Highway is taking orders for Christmas Candy Wreaths from now until Dec 15th and will also be on sale at Tucks Candy in Rockport and the Ipswich River General Store.  Each wreath is hand crafted and ranges between $25- $35 dollars. The proceeds of each wreath go to The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, an organizing making a real change in the lives of teens and the fight against bullying.

Please contact Amanda at mndypool@gmail.com or call (978) 309-2982 with any questions or to place an order.

Find us on Facebook at :

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Christmas-Candy-Wreaths/181184531964959

and Joshua’s Page at:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Christmas-Candy-Wreaths/181184531964959

Thanks
Team Life Is A Highway

A big thank-you to Joey for the honor of becoming an official contributor to Good Morning Gloucester! I’m kicking off my posts with an event that Joey had publicized earlier on the blog.

Last night’s “Early Elf Open House” at Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art was well worth stopping in for.  The art and photos were as beautiful as could be asked for, and the short rib chili from Passports was out of this world! Here are a few photos.

It was a great evening!

Fr. Matthew Green

November 10, 2011
"Just going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car." 
G. K. Chesterton 1874-1936

Often called “The Prince of Paradox,” Chesterton wrote about 80 books, several hundred poems, 200 short stories, 4000 essays and several plays. His 1905 biography of Charles Dickens is often credited for reviving interest in Dickens’ then largely overlooked work. Though they differed strongly in their respective world views, George Bernard Shaw described him as a man of colossal genius. His life-long study of religion and theology culminated in his 1922 conversion to Roman Catholicism. Diverse writers and thinkers including Mohandas Gandhi, Ingmar Bergman, Jorge Luis Borges, Neil Gaiman and Hilaire Belloc cited Chesterton as an influence on their work.

Greg Bover

Samanda adds some color to the menu board at the Topside Grill.

6 pm until 10 pm

Bodin Historic Photo & Fine Art

82 Main Street

Gloucester, MA 01930

The gallery Elves have been busy, and are hosting a pre-holiday Open House, with a special menu: Short Rib Chili simmered by our neighbor chefs at Passports Restauranthttp://passportsrestaurant.wordpress.com, with delicious accompaniments, and light refreshments. Painters Jean Byrd and Kathleen Miller will display new oils, calendars, cards, and tree ornaments. Fred Bodin will exhibit his work and George Lenart’s The Perfect Storm, Eastern Point Light, 1991 photograph. Fred will also be showing his substantial photo database on his new 27 inch iMac, aka The Beast.

Each purchase of $60, of any gallery product, or any combination, will receive a free Dave Matthews coffee or chowder mug, batter bowl, word jar, or vase. These items usually sell for $16 each, and are currently on sale for $10. Now every $60, $120, or $180 purchase will get you one, two, or three mugs free. Offer valid while supplies last. Right now we have 55 pieces.

Come on by and join us before the holiday rush and craziness begins. Don’t worry – we’ll be here when it does – pencil us in for our annual Holiday Open House on December 3rd, Ladies’ Night on December 1st, and Mens’ Night on December 8th We’re open late every night until Christmas Eve.

While you’re in the neighborhood, stroll across the street to the POP Gallery for a POP-tail drink and a premier viewing of holiday cards and gifts, ahead of the crowds! http://www.facebook.com/popgallery

Cheers,

Fred, Jean, Kathleen, and all the other artist Elves!

Fredrik D. Bodin

Bodin Historic Photo