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Goose Cove Bridge, circa 1940

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Goose Cove, on a frosty day, with the tide coming in under the bridge. Alice Curtis shot this from the Greenbelt side of the cove, where we have hiking trails today.
Goose Cove, on a frosty day, with the tide going out under the bridge. Alice Curtis shot this from the western side of the cove.

FREE Coastal Dog Swim Suit To The First Five guys Who Send An Email and Are Going to Participate in The Rocky Neck Polar Plunge

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey –
Hope you are well and that your Christmas was great!
Steph and I would love to be a part of the new Years Day plunge, except we are too sissy to actually get in the water at this time of year! So, the next best thing is – we’d like to offer a FREE Coastal Dog swim suit to the first five guys who send an email to Steph. Once we get the email we’ll ship you a suit in your size.
What do you think? Can you let your readers know about this offer? They can email Steph at:
Stephanie@coastaldogapparel.com
And it should be sooner rather than later so she can overnight the suits to them in time for the plunge. The suits will come in lovely shades of blue and red to match the skin tones of the loonies who go swimming in winter in New England!
We only ask in return that each winner of the free suit send us a photo of themselves in the suit post plunge. And they need to know that although Coastal Dog suits are meant to keep you from chafing at the beach, we can not do anything about shrinkage.
Thanks Joey – And Happy New Year!
Renata

This is for You!

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This is the last weekend of the Rocky Neck Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00PM with a Pre New Years Party from 2-4:00 on Sunday, December 29.  After all the rushing around and shopping for family, friends, and others, this is your opportunity to get something nice for yourself.  Our Pre News Years party will feature bubbly and snacks, and will be a celebration of a great holiday festival and year of wonderful exhibits and programming at the Cultural Center.  Please join us.

And don’t forget the Rocky Neck Plunge on New Year’s Day 2:00 at Oaks Cove Beach with a warm up after party at the Center.  Great fun, whether you plunge or not.  Don’t forget to bring some non perishables for the Open Door Food Pantry collection.

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TONIGHT…The Grits & Groceries Orchestra will be performing at Minglewood Tavern in Gloucester (9-mid). It is the holiday weekend folks and it’s the last gig of the year for the band….so come on out for a few cocktails and enjoy the sophisticated sweet soulful sounds of GGO…..Happy New Year!!!

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Making their debut tonight!

Grits & Groceries Orchestra is a MA. based group that performs Blues/Soul/R&R music that will get you jumping, swinging and rocking! Robert Lyons (tenor sax) Charlie O’Neal (guitar) John Anthony (bass & vocal) Jim Zaroulis (keyboards) & Kemp Dunn (drums)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grits-Groceries-Orchestra/593009874091221

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25 Rogers St,

Gloucester, MA 01930

http://minglewoodtavern.com/

Cripple Cove Quintet ~ Featuring The Goddesses @ The Rhumb Line tonight 9:30

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Son Of A B….

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You try to do something nice and someone has to try to ruin it.

I didn’t get what I wanted for Christmas. I wanted to get a High Powered BB Gun.

But My Wife Cathy said I’d shoot my Eye out.

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Sista Felicia Got Flocked By The Carls!

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Last night while cleaning up the kitchen after dinner, my husband Barry heard a ruckus outside and peeked out the window…to find  a sea of pink flamingos hanging out on our front lawn…. Flocking Hilarious!

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This note was tapped to our front door…

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A few days go I dropped off a box of Italian Cookies to my friends “The Carls”, as a thank you for their special treat they had me “Flocked!” Thank Carl & Carl….I very much appreciate your kind gesture, and I’m thrilled to be apart of this wonderful Fundraiser…Hummm…..now who shall I shall I flock?????????????

If you are interested in flocking someone contact Team Hoyt

 
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A Tribute to Alice May Curtis, 1871-1961

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I own 4,000 of Alice M. Curtis's original negatives, and other material. Born in Gloucester in 1871, Alice passed away in this city 90 years later. In this self portrait, she's reflected with her tripod in her dresser mirror. I think it's about time I published this photo and gave her some credit. She photographed ordinary things, such as her friends' gardens and indoor arrangements. In the future, this will be invaluable documentary coverage of how people lived at that time.
I own 4,000 of Alice M. Curtis’s original negatives, and other material. Born in Gloucester in 1871, Alice passed away in this city 90 years later. In this self portrait, she’s reflected with her tripod in her dresser mirror. I think it’s about time I published this photo and gave her some credit. She photographed ordinary things, such as her friends’ gardens and indoor arrangements. In the future, this will be invaluable documentary coverage of how people lived at that time.

Neil Gaiman Quote of The Week from Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

December 26, 2013

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.

Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.
So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”

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Neil Gaiman (1960-    )

Although English by birth, Gaiman now divides his time between residences in Menomonie, Wisconsin and Cambridge, Massachusetts. He first rose to prominence with his graphic novel series The Sandman, and has continued to produce best sellers in science fiction, fantasy, young adult and children’s genres, including Anansi Boys, Good Omens, and American Gods, as well as screen plays such as “Stardust”, “Neverwhere”, and “Coraline”. He is the winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker Awards and the first writer to have won both the Newbery and Carnegie Medals for the same work, The Graveyard Book. He is married to the controversial musician and performance artist Amanda Palmer, founder of the Dresden Dolls.

Festive Cran Raspeberry Punch

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Rest up  GMG FOB’s, ther is only five days until we say goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014! Who is ready to  toast the new year in with a delicious adult beverage? Now that the silver, china and crystal are washed  and neatly stacked  back in the china cabinet, it’s time to switch gears and start planning our New Years Eve Celebrations!  Several years ago my girlfriend Kerri served a  punch during  a holiday party that was dangerously delicious and refreshing! It was and still is a big hit among my friends every time she makes it. Last weekend I snapped this photo of her whipping up a special batch for us during our friend Tanya’s annual Cookie Gala. Kerri’s recipe is easy to prepare, and can be tweaked to your likeness in strength by adding more or less alcohol. I think this festive punch is the perfect adult drink to serve to guests on New Years Eve, while waiting for the Crystal Ball to drop! Cheers to the New Year!

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Festive Cran Raspberry Punch

Ingredients

2 cups Stoli Raspberry Flavored Premium Vodka

1 cup Triple Sec

4 cups White Cranberry Juice

 2 cups Sprite

2 limes

1 orange

1  12 oz. bag fresh cranberries

Step-by-Step

1  Cut limes and orange into 1/4 inch pieces

2  Transfer cut pieces to large cookie sheet; arrange in single layer

3  Rinsed fresh cranberries under cold water; discard any overripe cranberries; add washed cranberries to cookie sheet with lime and orange pieces; freeze 24 hours

4  Combine all liquid ingredients in large punch bowl; add frozen fruit; mix well; serve

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Note~ this is an adult beverage only to be served to adults ages 21 and older

Drink and Dinner

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin

The Christmas holiday is over. Thank heavens! I hosted so many holiday parties at the gallery this month that I'm totally tuckered out. Now it's time to look forward to 2014 and new adventures. This is an awesome looking Bloody Mary. It could be your dinner and your drink. I'll have mine without the green worms please!
The Christmas holiday is over. Thank heavens! I hosted so many holiday parties at the gallery this month that I’m totally tuckered out. Now it’s time to look forward to 2014 and new adventures. This is an awesome looking Bloody Mary. It could be your dinner and your drink. I’ll have mine without the green worms please!

For Peggy at Pop Gallery

Posted on by God's Morning

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While walking this morning at Stage Fort Park with Elynn Kroger, we encountered this beautiful snowy owl.  A little later, I ran into Peggy Russell from Pop Gallery, who also had seen him, but hadn’t been able to get a shot of him.  This is for you Peggy.  Merry Christmas.  What a special treat on Christmas morning.

Of course it never fails that I encounter something magical when I carry my chumpy little pocket camera.  I wish I’d brought the nice one Paul Frontiero gave me, as I had originally intended.  Lesson.  Never second-guess your first impulse.

E.J. Lefavour

Christmas Morning Sunrise, 7:11 am

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
I traditionally go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey's. Fun way to start the year!
I usually go to outer Cape Cod for the Christmas holiday. A tradition my hosts have is to toast the December 25th sunrise at Coast Guard Beach with shots of Bailey’s. Fun way to start the year!

Sista Felicia Is A Little Tied Up Today

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PrintSorry I have been a” little tied up” today preparing for tonight and tomorrow’s feasts, but wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday form my kitchen to yours Cheers!

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