Off the Wall Bookstore Now Open
Second Glace opened its bookstore, Off the Wall, within its own walls on Pond Street a few days ago so I stopped by to take a look. I found a warm, inviting space FULL of books, music and movies available at very reasonable prices. Adult books sell for 75 cents, childrens books 50 cents; CDs and DVDs are $1 (though DVD seasons are a little higher).
I saw many current titles available and the staff (thanks Laurel and Susan) is friendly. The sales support the Open Door; it’s definitely a win-win. Stop in and shop a bit.
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St Joseph Novena Schedule
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FLOCK OF AMERICAN ROBINS IN OUR GARDEN!
Listening to a chorus of beautiful Robin bird song as a visiting flock devours the last of the remaining tree fruits.
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Journey Into the Cold Atlantic
Saturday, March 21, 2020
10:45 AM 11:45 AM
Treetoop Yoga Studio
3A Pond RoadGloucester, MA, 01930United States
Join Sara on a healing journey that begins with movement and breath work and ends with a cold plunge into the Atlantic Ocean of Gloucester. We will discuss the benefits of cold exposure and break through fear and limiting beliefs. You will walk away feeling Empowered, Invigorated and Confident! Take the Plunge!!
Investment: $15
Email hello@happyhealthyhumanity.com to reserve a spot.
You can also sign up with Treetop at https://www.treetopyoga.com/workshops-events
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Walking out to Rafe’s Chasm on a warm day
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Manchester Historical Museum
Thank you everyone who came out to this wonderful event. Manchester Historical Museum Community Art Show.
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Music Around Town ~ March 9-15, 2020
click photo for music info
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Snowflakes coming down and new banners going up
The banners can last up to three years.
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Daylight Savings Time
Tonight is the night we SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Savings time begins tonight, Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 AM. This means the time will move forward 1 hour, 2:00 AM will change to 3:00 AM.
This is also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and to make sure they are in working order.
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Gallery Talk Scheduled at Cape Ann Museum
This post is a continuation of yesterday’s regarding the Cape Ann Museum. Now in its third and final month, the special exhibit A Father and Son’s Journey in Paint showcasing the work of Tom and T.M. Nichols is spectacular! It’s worth a special trip to the Museum. A Gallery Talk is scheduled for Saturday March 14 at 9:30 am about the works of these two artists. Contact the museum for reservations at CapeAnnMuseum.org/events
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY SWIM!
Happy International Women’s Day from these beautiful (and fearless) Gloucester women ❤
Photos by Dani Shirtcliff
Sara McKinnon writes,
Hello!
My name is Sara McKinnon from Happyhealthyhumanity.com. I co-hosted this incrediby HIGH VIBE event with Treetop Yoga studio. I have been Wild Swimming every single day, sometimes twice a day through the winter. My friend Jessica McGovern and I started our Wim Hof Cold Exposure journey back in October for the health benefits. Since then, it has grown and expanded across Cape Ann in ways we never imagined. It has been such a huge gift in all of our lives. We call ourselves “The Wild Swimmers of Cape Ann.” Breaking through fear and limiting beliefs one swim at a time.
Our Sunrise Swim at Good Harbor Beach for International Women’s Day was inspired by Wild Swimmers of Scottland, their book Taking the Plunge, and their swim last year which attracted 70 women. This year women all across the globe swam in community today at Sunrise. We were the only ones participating in the entire United States! Representing in a big way in our beautiful Gloucester.
Dani Shirtcliff of Shirtcliff Photography took this gorgeous photo. The photo includes all who swam and some who also participated didnt make it into the picture. Swimmers included- Sara McKinnon, Jessica McGovern, Silvie Lockerova, Julie Upton, Laurie Fleming, Michelle Barton, Ivana Ustariz, Brandeis Wright Conroy, Danette Verga, Tracey Richie, Nicole Sweeney Duckworth, Stephanie Hurley McQuillan, Mandy Davis, Leah Hunter, Whitney Connolly, Kathleen O’Shea, Sandra Qu, Karen Conant, Jenny Davis, Danielle Babin and her mother.
We represented health and wellness institutions across Cape Ann such as Happy Healthy Humanity, Silvie Lockerova Healing, Streamline Pilates, Cape Ann Cross Fit, and Treetop Yoga Studio and more.
Wild Women Woman Awakened and Happy Healthy Humanity both have new shows through 1623 studios. Look for Julie Upton’s segment on Wild Swimming coming soon
Health, Happiness and Hugs,
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Incredible waves near sunset at Rafe’s Casham
Amazing out at Rafe’s Chasm on Saturday almost sunset. Always careful out there, these waves were taken about 3.5 before high tide. The color were one of Mother Nature’s finest.
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WILD WAVE WEEKEND TOUR #GLOUCESTERMA GOOD HARBOR BEACH, TWIN LIGHTS, STRAITSMOUTH ISLAND LIGHT, BRACE COVE
Spectacular wildy waves after the March 6th storm. And stunning sunrise this am. Photos from around the back shore of Cape Ann, from Gloucester to Rockport, taken Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.
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Long Beach a daylight savings sunrise worth every…
Gloucester edge of Long beach
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Cape Ann Museum a Favorite
When you have company, Cape Ann Museum is a “must see”. My daughter and I wandered through the exhibits at a leisurely pace enjoying the variety of exhibits and artwork. If you haven’t been in a while, I suggest stopping in, even if you aren’t entertaining company.
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Torrent De Pareis Majorca Spain
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Weekend Waves — pat morss
A wild and beautiful Saturday afternoon with a surfer contemplating the waves at Brace Cove, and the Boston skyline at sunset with windblown crests passing Eastern Point.
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BACK SHORE SUNSET SURF #GLOUCESTERMA
Lots more photos of today’s spectacular surf to post tomorrow when I have time to organize.
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FIRST OPSREY SIGHTING!
Way, way off across the Great Marsh, and perched atop the tallest tree, could it be an Osprey this early in the season? Yes, I think it is! The photo is terrible and greatly cropped but good enough for an id. Spring is just around the corner!
Osprey are a species of hawk. Their nickname is Fish Hawk because that is their preferred diet. You will see them hunting over the water and pairs will soon be building their nests of sticks. Snapshots of what to look for –
Good Morning Gloucester 