I did not realize Windward Grille in Essex was open for lunch so I was happy to give it a try based on the recommendation of my aunt. I was a little surprised at how busy it was on for a weekday lunchtime (I love that retirement allows us to do this!), but I took it as a good omen.
My Texas burger was the size of a certain large southern state and it was delicious:
GMG Jimmy got a pastrami sandwich and sweet potato fries:
My dessert was a Windward coffee….mmmmm……Another place to add to our lunch options!
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Great read- From Sea to Sustainable Sea: Supporting American Wild Seafood event in Minneapolis “combined midwest premiere of the Gloucester fishing documentary “Dead in the Water” by Rockport native David Wittkower sandwiched between a cocktail hour and a seafoot featst featuring Gloucester landed monkfish, redfish, crabs, lobsters andother seafood delights.” See who’s involved with this great road foodiefilm trip, read more here
4 and 5 Stanwood Point. Great New Construction Townhouses where the Little River meets the Annisquam in Gloucester. The Stanwood Point Development Project is a Gem in the rough. New Construction Townhouses on the water where you can put in docks and moorings for an unbelievable price. Also, VERY LOW CONDO FEES AND NO FLOOD INSURANCE NEEDED.
4 Stanwood Point – Starting at $769,000
5 Stanwood Point, Unit B – $849,900
Come check it out for yourself on Sunday, 5/19 from 1-3PM. You can be living at 5 Stanwood Point, Unit B this summer and be able to enjoy all that Gloucester has to offer.
We are so excited to bring to you this calming method to release anxiety, depression, doubt, worry and bring out your creative side…we all have it!
Don’t think, “I can’t draw – with the Zentangle method ANYONE can draw!
“The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns”.
We Will:
• Learn the 8 basic steps to practice the Zentangle® Method.
• Learn the step outs to creating a basic tangle- sounds technical-it’s not and its fun!
• Share Ideas and resources like Zentangle.com and pattern hunting!
• Learn as many tangles as we have time for- You will want too!
The Zentangle® Method of drawing patterns is simple to learn and is perfect for those who feel they lack artistic talent, creativity or “can’t draw a straight line”! That is not an issue in Zentangle® in fact it will probably…
On my way home tonight I came across this pretty woman playing in the dirt on the island at Tally’s corner. She asked me to remind everyone that the Generous Gardeners are having a plant sale Saturday morning starting at 9 AM by the tennis courts at the boulevard. ….not to be missed.
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Over the past several weeks we have been graced with a bevy of beauties arriving on our shores, some here to stay to nest for the summer, and for some, we are a stopover to their breeding grounds further north, a place to rest and refuel.
Last night a pair of Laughing Gulls was spotted foraging at the shoreline at Good Harbor Beach, earlier in the week a pair of Yellow Legs was at GHB in the early morning, and last week, a flock of Brant Geese, a trio of Black-bellied Plovers, and a Willet were observed. Our gardens, woodlands, meadows, and dunes have come alive with Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Yellow Warblers, Eastern Phoebes, American Robins, Baltimore Orioles, Eastern Towhees, Bobolinks, Carolina Wrens, Brown Thrashers, Eastern Bluebirds, and dozens more species of songbirds.
The striking black-hooded Laughing Gull breeds in Massachusetts, but was nearly extirpated because of the plume and egg hunters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They began to make a comeback, only to be devastated again by larger gulls expanding their southward range. Laughing Gulls are adaptable and today their numbers are increasing.
I’ve seen single Laughing Gulls at Good Harbor, but this is the first pair. Perhaps they are breeding at Salt Island or Thacher Island. Wouldn’t that be wonderful 🙂
Laughing Gull breeding and wintering range
Beautiful few moments when the sun was trying to break through the bank of clouds
Super high tides at Good Harbor Beach this week; notice how close to the dune’s edge is the line of seaweed left by the last tide.
Mama on the nest ❤
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The exterior transformation by RePro General Constuction & Design Services (ReProservice.com) for Danielle and Carlo Berdahn’s new Mediterranean bistro, Yella on the Water, is moving right along (in the former Morning Glory space) on Stacy Boulevard.
Before (2013) vs. construction underway (May 2019)
A Turning Point | the contemporary landscape continues at Jane Deering Gallery , 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester.
Artist: Erma Wheeler (1915-2005) lived/worked in Gloucester MA • Title: Quarried Waters • Date: 1997 • Medium: Watercolor on paper • Dimensions: 22×28 inches . 30×36 inches framed
Jane Deering Gallery presents PART II of ATurning Point | the contemporary landscape showcasing new works at an opening reception Saturday May 18th from 4:00-6:00pm.The exhibition addresses the timely question Beautiful world, where are you going?andexplores our fragile relationship with the natural world. The exhibition will run through mid-June and includes regional and international artists whose works are held in museum, corporate and private collections: Gabrielle Barzaghi, Deborah Brown, Tom Fels, Paul Cary Goldberg, Jacob Hessler, Jeff Marshall, Adin Murray, Esther Pullman, Steve Rosenthal and Erma Wheeler from New England; Nell Campbell, Gail Pine and Youngsuk Suh from California; Gail Barker, Neeta Madahar and Michael Porter from the United Kingdom. The gallery is located at 19 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA.Gallery hours: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment at 917-902-4359 or info@janedeeringgallery.com.
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With any luck the sun will come out and we can enjoy some of the outdoor, spring activities that we have all been anxiously awaiting to participate in. In addition to enjoying spring weather, there are some fun events going on as well.
Pick #1: Rockport’s Motif No. 1 Day
MAY 18, 2019 FROM 9AM TO 5PM
Motif No. 1 Day focuses on honoring Rockport’s heritage and future in the arts.
The Motif No.1 Day Festival celebrates Rockport. Poetry, dance, art, live music, interactive art, a 5k & Fun Run, local food (wood-fired pizza, grass-fed burgers and more!), small-batch craft beer and Massachusetts wine — all of it in honor of the red fishing shack that is known around the world as Motif No.1.
Families can head to the Cox Reservation in Essex for some kid-friendly fun between the hours of 10:00-1:00. The expansive views and and natural beauty of the Cox Reservation make it a good pick any day, but even more so when they are hosting one of their many great events. We’ve found a couple geocaching boxes there as well.
This event was such a great time last year and our city’s first responders are looking forward to a large turnout again this year. Bring the whole family down to Harbor Loop in Gloucester (near Maritime Gloucester, the Building Center, and the Gloucester Coast Guard Station). There will be several family friendly and important activities going on!
Thank you to the volunteers and, as always, to our First Responders for all that you do.
Pick #4: Rockport’s EMS Day
Likewise, this is always a fun event for families with young children. Take the opportunity to get up close to fire engines, rescue vehicles, police boats, and more!
Also take this opportunity to thank those who are always there to take care of us!
This event takes place right on Rockport’s T-Wharf from 11:00-3:00. Take some time to shop locally and grab a bite to eat with the family afterwards.
As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our good friends at North Shore Kid
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Emily Dickinson’s words seem very appropriate for these backyard orioles. I am so happy to see them….for me, this is a real treat….like an orange for an oriole. I will wait patiently for the male to sit still long enough for his photo shoot.
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Come support an amazing cause the FRIDAY! Join Treetop Yoga and The SunriseFund for a 60 minute Vinyasa Flow. Taught by Megan Ghirardi, this fundraising karma class will generate much needed funds to help assist individuals seeking long term, sustainable recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
$10 Suggested Donation, Cash or Check
All who attend are entered for a raffle prize – A 5 Class Pass for Yoga or Barre and a yoga outfit.
If you cannot make it to the Friday night fundraiser, for every person who attends the 7:30 AM Warm Vinyasa Flow (wake for the Sunrise then head to class) at Treetop on Saturday morning, $5 will be donated to the Sunrise Fund.
Congratulations to The Sunrise Fund for their successful inaugural golf tournament this week. We applaud your efforts to offer opportunities for recovery.
Good Morning Gloucester 
