Happy Birthday to my Recruit Graduation Platoon 300, USMCRD March 10 1969.
And to all my fellow Marines.
My View of Life on the Dock
Hello Joey,
Beeman Elementary School is seeking assistance in promoting our Annual Holiday Fair and First Ever Penny Sale. Proceeds from this event directly impact Beeman students by funding many community based enrichment opportunities. Please let us know if you are able to assist us by sharing on your webpage or social media.
Some scenes from the Taste of Cape Ann event this week to benefit the YMCA follow. It was well attended and offered a wide variety of samples from many local establishments such as Mom’s Kitchen, Mile Marker, Ryan & Wood Distillery, Cake Ann, and Trio (some of my personal favorites) as well as many others.

It was great to see so many YMCA representatives helping out! Thanks, Ryan and Nick.





Join us for brunch with music by jazz guitarist Peter Fedele. Peter is well known for his unique style that combines traditional jazz, with bebop, rock and funk.
Reservations suggested!
978.999.5917
Sunday, November 11, 2019
10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Feather & Wedge, 5 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966



The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library is holding a public meeting November 15, 6-8pm, seeking ideas about the library’s next steps.
In May and June 2018, the library’s volunteer group, thinkGloucester, held a series of community meetings facilitated by Gloucester Conversations. People were invited “to join these open conversations to share ideas and input for the library’s five-year strategic plan.” I went to one of the meetings which was lightly attended with 12 participants beyond staff, board and facilitators. Further outreach included meetings off site in different wards as well as through social media and on line. Postcards were sent to every residence encouraging participation in an online survey. I’ll look for a link to a summary page of results from that feedback. In the meantime, here’s a link to a message from the Board – Creating our Future an update on the building project, June 2018

More staff, books, better bathrooms, celebrate Saunders, children’s library, local art, archives!
Prior posts about proposed library plans Continue reading “Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th”

The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Public Library is holding a public meeting November 15, 6-8pm, seeking ideas about the library’s next steps.
In May and June 2018, the library’s volunteer group, thinkGloucester, held a series of community meetings facilitated by Gloucester Conversations. People were invited “to join these open conversations to share ideas and input for the library’s five-year strategic plan.” I went to one of the meetings which was lightly attended with 12 participants beyond staff, board and facilitators. Further outreach included meetings off site in different wards as well as through social media and on line. Postcards were sent to every residence encouraging participation in an online survey. I’ll look for a link to a summary page of results from that feedback. In the meantime, here’s a link to a message from the Board Creating our Future an update on the building project, June 2018

More staff, books, better bathrooms, celebrate Saunders, children’s library, local art, archives!
Prior posts about proposed library plans Continue reading “Weigh in! Sawyer Free Public library seeking ideas for next steps (since the summer 2018 thinkGloucester conversations) November 15th”

Cape Ann Veterans services helps families and community stay connected to those who serve. The boy’s father, Jason Rutkauskas, is serving in the Navy. Jason is also a wonderful soccer coach!
We spent our Sunday like many Gloucester families: Sunday morning in the sun at the stadium and Sunday afternoon at the hockey rink. We were watching the Mites D Cape Ann Youth Hockey team and saw hockey action that belies their youth status! Go Fishermen.
Go Fishermen!
