Once winter is well and truly over, I like to start celebrating Margarita Monday. I usually wait until the “start” of summer in late May, but last Monday was so beautiful I got started early. (It’s a sacrifice I make for the sake of the blog). Margarita Monday for 2025 started at Minglewood Harborside on Rogers St with a house margarita. It’s my favorite go-to regular margarita on the island. When served by our friend Ryan, it’s especially nice. We chose to stay at the bar but it was nice enough to be outside on their deck. I had a steak bomb and Jim had his Monday sushi. We LOVE Margarita Monday at Minglewood!
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Get ready to soak up the sun – it’s almost beach season! Reservations are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park from Saturday, May 24th until Labor Day.
As we were driving by Buswell Pond on Western Ave recently, I noticed an egret roosting in one of the pine trees. Pretty soon it lifted off, took a little flight around the pond and returned to the pine tree, this time near the top. As the sun was beginning to set behind the roosting egret, I thought it made a striking picture. I hope you agree.
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Friendly octopus garden? Kraken Billy goats gruff? The tentacled creature crawling under the sea, amid the rosa rugosa seaweed coral, is sure to engender imaginative story walks on the Long Beach seawall. And this metal art is a playful calling card.
photos: I spy one rosy fog sunrise in May
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Pat D’s Photos will be at the Gloucester Elks Spring Craft Show from 10-3 Sunday along with many other fine vendors. Stop in to say hello, meet up with friends and browse the talents in our area. The weather forecast moved us inside and we hope you can stop by!
Joey will be there too!
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Meet Louie! This 7 year old guy is as cute as can be and is certainly ready to finally find his forever home! This is especially true considering that this guy has been previously owned by multiple people, all who could not keep him due to life circumstances. Possibly because he’s never had a consistent home where he can feel safe and comfortable, Louie has some behavioral quirks that are important to know about for any potential adopters. Louie can be nervous around unfamiliar people, and has been known to bark or growl, especially toward unfamiliar men. He’s also not a fan of anything that moves toward him too quickly, and that includes joggers, as well anyone who reaches their hands toward him too quickly. It is because of behavioral quirks like these that Louie is considered a special needs adoption. He’s the type of guy who will thrive with someone who is willing to go slow and be gentle when getting to know him. He also needs to go to a home without children; anyone over 18 is fine.
All that considering, Louie is a super fun guy, and it’s hard to keep your heart from melting when he snuggles into your lap, or does one of his entertaining tricks! You’ll sometimes see Louie walking on two feet, with his two little front legs bobbing up and down in the air! He brightens everyone’s day here with his upbeat, silly personality, and we’re sure he would do the same for you!
Louie is currently able to meet by appointment only, so if you’re interested in him, please submit an application at capeannanimalaid.org/dogapp
Animal ID58103647 SpeciesDog BreedShih Tzu/Terrier, Yorkshire Age7 years 2 months GenderMale SizeSmall ColorGrey/Black Spayed/NeuteredDeclawedNo HousetrainedYes Special NeedsAdoption Price$325.00
Thank you!
______________________________________ Cape Ann Animal Aid
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter 4 Paws Lane Gloucester, MA 01930
Please join us in saying THANK YOU to Ashley and Nancy for doing all the clean up of the community today Saturday May 3rd. Great job by the tandem. It would’ve been so much better if we had more members join in the clean up.
Great job Ladies for giving back to our community. The IDRC Committees are proud to have caring members like these two ladies. There was so many nips and plastic containers out there that where tossed carelessly out a window. We do not want these ending up in our ocean.
From photographer friend John Abisamra (John Abi on Facebook)
Hi Pat can you post this photo in Good Morning Gloucester with the following “Play Time”…I was doing some landscape photography at Good Harbor Beach when these two young ladies yelled out to me and said” how about photographing us?” I turned around from a distance and saw the one lady climbing on a railing with her arms spread out and a big smile while the other lady held her. I quickly reached for my telephoto lens to capture this completely spontaneous moment. I am primarily a landscape/wildlife photographer but realized this was a special moment. Much of photography for me is all about capturing a moment that may never be repeated. If anyone knows either of these ladies, please contact them as I would like to give them a print. Enjoy!
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Good Morning Gloucester 