Find-a-Grave at Beechbrook Cemetery

Posted on by Pat D

There’s a free, volunteer-based online service offered through Find-a-Grave which allows people to view headstone photos taken by volunteers as a way of advancing their family history research. I am one of those volunteers and I recently re-visited Beechbrook Cemetery in hopes of fulfilling such a request. There were a number of requests on the list that day, and even though it was a little rainy, I decided to see what I might find there. Any excuse to visit this wonderful place is OK by me, rainy or not.

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Sounds of children playing rang through the air off to one side, while excited dog barks filled the air coming from the opposite. I relished every minute until the raindrops threatened my camera’s well being. I did find one gravestone from the list to add to the online inventory:

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Lucky for me, it was nice and easy to photograph and read.  It isn’t always so! I love searching to fill these requests, it gives me a very good feel for the cemetery’s personality. And you never know who you might run into…..I think they were Find-a-Graving too……

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I wish to god someone put together a 24 hour mix of Felger and Mazz Shitting On The #RedSox All Season

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarThe Homie Cast

#FelgerSucks #MazzSucks

These buffoons have zero credibility.  The only reason they’re around is to be shit stirrers.

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Nia with Linda Wilkes tomorrow, October 17,  10:15 am at MAGMA (Note entrance directions below due to film crew in building)

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

niawithlinda's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Nia is a no-impact, movement class that draws from a number of disciplines including yoga, Tae Kwon Do, Jazz, Alexander Technique, Tai Chi. Routines are created for safety and joy, all while getting a great cardiovascular workout.  Hmm.. fun, safety, good music, joy and cardiovascular health all in one package. Come experience this healthy and mindful fitness experience for yourself.  For more info, visit my web site

Join us tomorrow as we dance to the fun music of Pink Martini.  If you don’t know the group, they are very eclectic.  Something for everyone.  Here are a few links to their music.  Sway  and Bitty Boppy Betty  Come check it out. Hope to see you soon!  Namaste, Linda

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TEMPORARY ENTRANCE CHANGE CONTINUIES TOMORROW

The floor below MAGMA at 11 Pleasant Street is becoming a film set for a few weeks, and during that time we will be using the elevator…

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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Lynne Taylor with an early start time of 5:pm @ The Rhumb Line 10.24.2018

Posted on by Joanne

The amazing Red Sox will be playing World Series game #2
this Wednesday evening, so we’ve set up a 5pm start
for this week’s show, featuring keyboardist/singer/songwriter
Lynne Taylor.

So, come on in early… we’ll be done by 8! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……features Morgan Forsythe! Dishes are better than ever before!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
10/31 – Inge Berge

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Where the sand meets the sea

Posted on by Bridgette Mathews

I’ve been playing with my new camera and as with all new gadgets…there’s a learning curve. My struggle yesterday was figuring out the focus points on my new Sony A7iii …what better way to practice than to play in the waves!

Couple Crashes Boat In Rockport On The First Day Of What Was Supposed To Be a Yearlong Trip- Doh!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

From Boston 25 News

“I’m looking overboard and thinking, ‘Ok, I’m just going to have to jump in,” said Constable.

Instead of jumping in, they were able to climb up on the jetty. Rockport’s harbormasters said if they hadn’t made it off the boat on their own, the wreckage may have gone unnoticed.

“They would have been out there all night if they had not gotten off the boat,” said Scott Story, a Rockport Harbormaster.

“That’s unusual that someone can step ashore in the sea conditions that were out there,” said Rosemary Lesch, a Rockport Harbormaster.

Full story here-

Sailboat trip to the Caribbean ends in Rockport the day it began

Chinese Style Country Ribs Recipe -Marinated-Smoked-Braised and Lastly Grilled

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarNortheast BBQ

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First step marinate the country ribs in Chinese Rib Sauce for at least an hour preferably overnight.  I got this Butcher Block Sauces Original Chinese Rib Sauce at Market Basket.

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Set up your kettle for indirect heat.  I used a slow n sear on the right and be sure to line the other side of the charcoal grate with foil as this sauce is STICKY!

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Using a chimney of lit coals, choke down the top vent half way and bottom vent half way and adjust accordingly to achieve around 275 degrees.   Once the kettle is up to temp place the marinated country ribs opposite the coals at 275 degree pit temp for an hour.  Add fruit wood (peach, apple, cherry) if you got it for smoke.

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Leave the lid closed for an hour .  About 45 minutes into the cook add a half a beer into a foil pan.  I…

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Need Information about the Upcoming Election? Here’s some help!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hannah Kimberley's avatarCape Ann Community

Tune in to 1623 Studios (formerly Cape Ann TV) for information on the upcoming election on November 6, 2018!
Here are the times and dates that the Register Deeds and Three Ballot Questions Forums that will be airing on 1623 Studios next week:
Monday, October 22, 2018
9:00 am Educational Forum on the Three Massachusetts Ballot Questions
9:00 pm Register of Deeds Candidates Forum
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
9:00 am Register of Deeds Candidates Forum
10:00 am Educational Forum on the Three Massachusetts Ballot Questions
Thursday, October 25, 2018
6:00 pm Register of Deeds Candidates Forum
 
Saturday, October 27, 2018
1:00 pm Educational Forum on the Three Massachusetts Ballot Questions
6:00 pm Register of Deeds Candidates Forum
Sunday, October 28, 2018
9:00 am Educational Forum on the Three Massachusetts Ballot Questions
9:00 pm Educational Forum on the Three Massachusetts Ballot Questions

Thanks for getting out to vote because Democracy is not a spectator sport!

~The Cape Ann…

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FRIENDS! STUNNING SPECIES OF WILDLIFE MIGRATING ALONG THE SHORES OF CAPE ANN RIGHT NOW -Today’s Feature: the Rusty Blackbird!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

I often think of May as the magical month of migration through Massachusetts, but am beginning to think of October in the same light. At this time of year I don’t have much spare time but when you go out for even the briefest walk, you will encounter beautiful creatures not usually seen. Several days ago it was a Rusty Blackbird! I was only able to capture a single photo, but did catch half a minute of footage. He was pecking vigorously at the water’s edge, lifting and flipping leaves as he darted about looking for insects and plant matter.

Not only do they eat plants and insects, but they have also been documented attacking and eating other birds including sparrows and Robins.

Rusty Blackbirds are migrating through Cape Ann. They breed in the boggy boreal forests of the far north. During winter Rusty Blackbirds can be found at pond edges, swamps, and wet woodlands.

Rusty Blackbirds are mysteriously in sharp decline and sadly, their population has plummeted an estimated 80-99 percent.

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Afternoon walk on Wingaersheek Beach

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Monday the wind died down and so I decided to take a walk on Wingaersheek Beach.  Again never disappoints.  The tide was very low.

Grab a Friend and Join us for $1 Oysters – at Feather & Wedge!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Feather & Wedge's avatarcapeanneats

Grab a friend and join us for a cocktail and $1 oysters  – every day from 5 to 6, and at our Sunday Jazz Brunch.

5 to 6 PM – Wednesday through Sunday

10:30  to  2:30 PM – Sunday Jazz Brunch

Note: Feather & Wedge is closed Monday and Tuesday.

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