With all the running around we do at this time of the year, stop and watch the sun going down
Congratulations to Sr Liam Donahue on recording his 100th career victory while competing at the Sons of Italy Tournament today @FishermenGHS
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Cape Ann Community Foundation wishes you a Happy Holiday!
The Cape Ann Community Foundation would like to THANK YOU for your support this year. Because you stepped up and ordered a Cape Ann License Plate you helped us to award grants totaling $15,000 to six Cape Ann area non-profits, Cape Ann Art Haven, The Sunrise Foundation, Education Foundation for Rockport, Generous Gardeners, Pathways for Children and Windhover Performing Arts Center. These grants helped to deliver art programs to low income elementary students, provide scholarships for addiction and sober living, a community observatory for Rockport, renovation of the Betty Smith Garden on Stacey Boulevard, enrichment activities for low income students at Pathways and the Windhover’s Mini Dance Festival. When you order a plate at Lovecapeann.com the proceeds from the plate fund the Cape Ann Community Foundation, not only for the first year but every two years when you renew.
It is easy to give the gift of a Cape Ann License Plate. All you need is:
Driver’s License
Vehicle Registration
Credit Card
If you are unsure of how to order a plate we are always available to help you at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
If you already have a special plate, low number plate or leased vehicle please support the mission of the Cape Ann Community Foundation by sending a check to the foundation at 33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 0l930 #capeannarthaven #the sunrisefoundation #generousgardener #pathwaysforchildren #windhover #educationfoundationofrockport
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Read : “The Human Toll of the 2019 Media Apocalypse” by Maya Kosoff
Here’s a link to the story followed by my commentary
The Human Toll of the 2019 Media Apocalypse
More than 3,000 journalists lost their jobs this year. These are some of their stories.
Joey’s take:
You have to feel terrible for these people. Anyone even remotely connected to the media world has seen this coming for the past decade.
Even though responsible journalism is probably what’s needed most right now, it’s apparently not what is wanted enough of right now. Not wanted enough for people to pay enough to keep journalists paid for their fair and balanced content.
There’s content everywhere. Content of varying quality, of varying reliability, of varying substance.
If you notice what’s being consumed, the attention span of media consumers has gotten shorter and shorter.
Look at a teenager’s choice of content. 90% of it are disposable snapchat stories which limit the amount of time it’s even available to be read. It limits the time of each story is displayed. Messages get shared and are wiped away.
For teens, Facebook is a dinosaur. I understand that Facebook is still a monster for us old folk but they don’t care to get involved in the latest fake outrage politically correct dialogue. It’s meme culture. Short hits of content consumed and disposed of. Swiping swiping, swiping- all so disposable.
People tell you to make YouTube video’s less than a couple minutes because viewers don’t pay attention for any longer.
Video recipes are created in fast moving clips like the ones from Tasty but Buzzfeed is one of the media companies that had to lay off all it’s help.
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Hyperlocal Blogs. That’s where people spend their time consuming media today.
Outrage culture and psychotic negativity generated by the polarized hardcore political people has been driving people away from traditional media more and more every day.
Is anyone surprised by this?
Not good if you care about getting an honest take about what’s happening in the world without the editor’s filter but ever since cellphone cameras got to a point where photos (worth a thousand words) became as easy to share as tapping a couple of buttons, that’s the rabbit hole our society has been going.
It isn’t going to change any time soon. Not as long as people can mindlessly scroll through Instagram and Facebook and get their little endorphin hits of laughs or controversy while avoiding real life.
Calgon Facebook Take Me Away…
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Barns Along the Byway
We noticed this apparently lost hawk sitting atop a weathervane and I couldn’t help but think he was calculating his next move.
Then we noticed there was a second hawk watching and waiting. I couldn’t help but think that second hawk was saying “If only you’d just ask for directions………”
Now I will be looking at this weathervane every time we drive by this lovely barn.
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Thank you Cynthia Mochowski and Students Of GHS for the thoughtful gift and kind words
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GloucesterCast Podcast Survey Results
What segments would you like to be featured more frequently?
Anything involving dining and maybe some info about local bands…we have a lot of good music here on the island and it seems like you feature more of the theater stuff, which is great, but not everyone is into that.
Bird and nature theme. And ware to go and what to eat.
Local history
Local events &news from Cape Ann. Invite local business & Artists in the area to let us know what their talent is & what they like to provide to the public
I like it when you talk about food/restaurants. Remember when u did best Italians,pizzas etc
More wildlife
Family stories
Restaurants
I like when you have a question and you poll the guests for answers- it always starts good conversation- and is usually funny too. I love all your friends joking!
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
What segments would you like to be featured less frequently?
See above. Wonderful to hear about local theater, just not relevant for me personally.
Too much talk about nothing at the start of the podcast. The banter just goes on for too long
None!! Keep up the good work!!!
I have no issues with what has been featured in past “casts.” The segments are diverse & represent a good “mix” of the area happenings.
Na
I like them all
Rants
Raunchy humor
I like all of it. Even the bird talk – because you make fun of it. And I always learn something!
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
Who are your favorite guests?
anyone from the cape ann chamber of commerce!
Kim, the Dalpiaz duo, Chris and Ralph are great. You’ve got a solid crew. Love hearing from folks who are involved with GMGI and would be great to hear more about environmental efforts here in town, harbor cleanup etc.
Everyone 😊
You are all “favorites.” Esp. Kim,s wildlife reports. (I hope that the new mics wil help with her soft voice. Great mix of cast members, the no holds bared approach is great Love the friendly “banter” keep it up, a casual atmosphere.
Bring back Paul Morrison also Nicole S. Sista F and Kim S.
Everyone
My grandson Paul t. Russo lol
Ralph Digiorgio
The guests who are funny! The regulars- Chris, Ralph, Pat and Jim, Kim- are my favorites. You make me laugh and I love it.
Please leave any suggestions on what we can do better and what you’d like to see more of. thank you so much for your feedback!
you guys are so much fun!
Things have improved on the audio side. Someone needs to give Joe a quieter keyboard or move the mic further away from his computer. That tappity tap shit during the podcast is pretty annoying. Maybe move the mic closer to Kim so we can hear her instead of telling her to speak up…some of us simply don’t have voices that project as well. Help the girl out! Also, I don’t know how your podcasts are uploaded to other streaming services but I usually access it from Overcast or the Apple podcast app and that damn Tira-my-coffee episode has been uploaded like 5 times in place of the new episode. Pretty annoying since the streaming from gmg’s website doesn’t always work great for me. I listen on the train and like to use other apps on my phone while I do, so the Facebook video isn’t ideal.
I enjoy GMG…start every day with it!
I luv ya all ya
How about an interview with a local lobsterman / fisherman, kind of a “Day in the life” at work doing their job?
Talk about food, photography and enjoy Joey’s talk of gadgetry. Update us on former “personalities “ where are they now.
I think GMG is spot on you do a wonderful job doesn’t need improvement.
Make it available on iTunes more quickly
I love everything about the podcast. I’ve learned so much about this beautiful city. My mother and MIL are both in different long term care facilities so I spend a great deal of time on the road. The podcast is a refreshing, informative and comical diversion. Thank you for doing what you love!!!
I’m not sure I would change very much. I really like it as is. I’m disappointed if I miss the live feed- that has been the best improvement I have seen/listened to.
12/18/2019 11:06 AM
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GLOUCESTERCAST 371 LIVE VIDEO WILL STREAM AT SUNDAY MORNING AT ROUGHLY 9:00AM HERE & AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JOEYGMG
GLOUCESTERCAST 371 LIVE VIDEO WILL STREAM AT SUNDAY MORNING STARTING 9:00-9:15AM HERE & AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JOEYGMG
The chat part where you can write in questions while we’re taping is at WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JOEYGMG
Join the chat, we have lots of fun!
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Jazz Brunch featuring Steve Lacey
NYC jazz guitarist, Steve Lacey, returns to Feather & Wedge this Sunday for the F&W Jazz Brunch. Steve will be playing songs from the American Songbook along with some originals. If you missed him at Feather & Wedge in the past, make sure you catch him this time around.
Reservations suggested! 978.999.5917
Sunday, December 22, 2019
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966
978.999.5917
https://featherandwedge.com
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Mom’s Kitchen – See You Soon At The New Spot! 46 Commercial St!
Coming soon second week of January
Closing this Friday December 20 for vacation to reopen after the first of the year
New and improved more seating and handicap accessible See you all very soon enjoy your Christmas & new year
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Around town #139
…..here and there
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Happy Solstice From Thomas Philbrook
GREETINGS…
… and HAPPY WINTER! The Winter Solstice for the Northern Hemisphere occurs tomorrow — Saturday, December 21st, at 11:19pm EST. Sending you best wishes — may your days be merry and bright!
XOXOXO
Tom
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More adventures at Corliss Landing
Since I have had much interest on the adventure at Corliss Landing, thought I would put up another photo. Also would like to remind drivers that if your car or truck starts to roll just let it go. It is dangerous if you try and stop it. When my truck was rolling realized that I could not stop it and it could have run me over. Doing a little research read many people have been run over by their own vehicles.
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Working Men at Breakfast
A Christmas Breakfast at Sugar Mangnolis
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Flu Season Science Project
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Lobster Trap Menorah
Would you invite your listeners and readers to the Worlds only Lobster Trap Menorah lighting on Sunday, 12/22 at 5:30pm? Songs and Free latkes!
Free and Open to all. More info here: https://www.taagloucester.org/
Thanks and happy holidays!
Phoebe
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Deadline for the 2020 Bruce J Anderson Foundation funding opportunities
Don’t miss the Bruce J Anderson Foundation funding opportunity in the New Year! The foundation has helped many local organizations and initiatives annually like Cape Ann Reads.
They are low key modest with credit but impact many. The Bruce J Anderson generous recommendations from 2019– for just the Cape Ann region– bolstered support across four areas of focus. Chances are every one of us has benefited, or knows someone that has benefited, from this largesse: Arts (Gloucester Education Foundation $8,400; Rockport Music $8,000; Gloucester Stage Company $5,000; and Cape Ann Art Haven $7,500) Environmental Protection recommended for funding (Clean River Project $11,000; Backyard Growers $12,000; Ipswich River Watershed Association $10,000; Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center $6,000; Cape Ann Farmers Market $2,500) Historic Preservation recommended for funding (Cape Ann Museum $7,000; St. Peter’s Fiesta $2,500; Gloucester Writers Center $5,000; Mental Health recommended for funding (Pathways for Children $7,500; Action Inc. $5,000)
Don’t miss the information session and deadline to apply for 2020. Good luck!
Here’s the News from the Boston Foundation outreach for the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation:
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
We are pleased to announce the 2020 Request for Proposals for the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation, a supporting organization of the Boston Foundation. The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation has been making grants on Cape Ann and in the Nashoba Valley for over 30 years. Please review the guidelines carefully and note that the application deadline is Friday, February 14, 2020. Grant announcements will be made in mid-June.
This year we will be hosting an informational webinar session on Wednesday, January 15th. Those interested in attending can join us to hear about the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation’s grantmaking priorities, and the process for applying for funding. Please note that this webinar is not mandatory and attendance will not affect how your application is reviewed. If you would like to participate in the webinar, please accept the attached calendar invitation.
This year all applications will be submitted online.
Please find the 2020 application and a back catalogue of prior grants made from the Bruce J. Anderson Foundation here.
We hope you will consider taking advantage of this Bruce J. Anderson Foundation funding opportunity. Questions regarding program eligibility can be directed to the attention of Loren Van Allen at loren.vanallen@tbf.org or 617-338-1621.
Sincerely,
The Bruce J. Anderson Team
Ritika Kumar
Senior Donor Relations Associate
The Boston Foundation
75 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02116
Direct Line: 617-338-4294
Ritika.Kumar@tbf.org
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Gloucester and Rockport Guide to Real Estate
If you’re wondering which Gloucester and Rockport homes and condos are for sale during the holidays, this is an easy way to find out. In the Cape Ann Waterfront Guide, you’ll receive up-to-the-minute information on pricing, size, bedrooms and “the market”, all via email.
Click here and tell us where to send your free report.
Kenny MacCarthy / Bob and Sue McDermott / Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty
Photo: Annisquam River from Riverview Road, Gloucester MA by Kenny MacCarthy
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More Holiday Lights and cocoa drives #GloucesterMA 2019
Here are a few more twinkling neighborhood lights in Gloucester, Massachusetts, from December 2019, including a few GMG reader requests and tips following the “merry drives and cocoa” post part 1.
(you can double click the photos to enlarge and pinch and zoom)
There are plenty of local homes decorated with white lights only or candles in every window aglow with single color bulbs. I love these, too, but my phone camera not so much.
photo caption below- I’ve always been in love with holiday lights. Personal distinction or traditional inspiriation- I’m grateful for all creative cheer each year. Decades ago ca.1970s, this home and yard (on Lowell Street between Peabody and Lynnfield) was trimmed all in pink lights. Just pink.
photo caption below: Decorated Saugus condos just off Rt. 1 and homes off surrounding streets if you happen to be in that neck of the woods.
Good Morning Gloucester 