Winter Blahs Buster

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Dot Sieradzki's avatarCape Ann Community

The next meeting of the Seaside Garden Club is Tuesday, February 13, 7pm, at the Manchester Community Center. The speaker is Andi Ross of Nature’s Way, a Natick Community Organic Farm (http://www.natickfarm.org/). Guests are welcome, there is a $5 fee for non-members.

The Seaside Garden Club is a group of fun, active, civic-minded and hands-on gardeners. We welcome all types of gardeners from beginners to experienced… there is always something to learn and share. We invite you to become a member of our club and enjoy our monthly programs which feature interesting guest speakers and creative workshops.

We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, September through June, at the Manchester Community Center, located at 40 Harbor Point, Manchester-by-the-Sea. Social time begins with light refreshments at 7:00 pm, followed by the program at 7:30 pm.

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SNOWY OWL HEDWIG TAKES A BATH! -By Kim Smith

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Filming and photographing Cape Ann wildlife I have experienced extraordinary beauty and fascinating behaviors at nearly every encounter but filming a Snowy Owl take a bath has to be one of my favorite captures. I think there are a number of reasons why we are so captivated by these beautiful creatures. Most owls are nocturnal, which doesn’t allow much viewing of their day to day life. On the other hand, the diurnal Snowy Owl gives us a wonderful window into their world. Culturally, owls symbolize wisdom and intelligence and the characters they are assigned in literature strengthen our associations. Mostly though we are drawn to these creatures because they do not appear to be afraid of us, unlike most wild animals. Snowies will become irritated and depart an area when startled, or are being pestered, but I don’t sense fear in these Arctic visitors. I wonder if most have ever even seen a human being prior to migrating south.

Hedwig was a contented mess, her feet and talons blood stained reddish pink from a fresh kill. It was the morning after a storm, and the crevices atop Bass Rocks held pools of icy fresh water.

She gingerly at first hopped over to the largest pool, paused, and then jumped in. Repeatedly Hedwig dipped her face into the water to drink. After quenching her thirst, she plunged her entire face into the pool of water. She cleaned her face feathers by rubbing them against her breast feathers. Immersing, rubbing, immersing, rubbing, her face was clean in no time.

Then Hedwig went all in, dipping and soaking all her feathers, but not all at once did she completely submerge herself. I think that would have left her vulnerable to predators if she were unable to fly. She dipped and soaked, then fluffed her feathers, then repeated all several times more. The total length of time was about 40 minutes; she was still fluffing when I had to leave. Watching a Snowy Owl take a winter bath was beautiful and fascinating, unexpected and funny and am overjoyed to have captured with photos and film.

Happiness is a long winter bath.

A flock of Herring Gulls had the same idea. 

Three seals on a rock

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

With all the excitement about the beauty Snowy Owls, the seals have been showing up.  I love how there are three on one rock.

 

Alicia Unleashed- The Positive Side Effects

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Recorded 1/25/18 with Chrisitna Kalinowsky, Certified Nutritional Therapy Practioner.

Minute 25:01 interview starts

NYE recap, Kyle’s not so surprise 30th Birthday Party (Shoutout to Scottie Mac), B’s Roller Palace Party…It’s not CLOSED! Shout out to Kristie Cakes. DON’T EAT TIDE PODS!!!! We recap B chasing down criminals. PSA Lock your doors and don’t chase criminals. Stay to the end to hear our 2018 manifests!

 

*Disclaimer: Christina is not a doctor.
We discuss what is the difference between a Nutritional Therapist and a Nutritionalist.
Christina explains “her why”, things she has had to learn in the last year throught this course. We talk Gout, Leaky Gut, Hearburn. Christina has a blog! Her favorite recipe, B’s favorite recipe (she calls it Chrisitna’s Miracle Juice)! How 1 food may work for 1 person and not for another. We talk Cheese, also “Not so healthy” food disguised as healthier.
Chrisitna also discusses the memior she is working on. And learning about Cancer.

Where you can find Christina (On Social).
thepositivesideeffects.com
Instagram: thepositivesideeffects
(Keep an eye out for the facebook page).

Special shout out to photographer
Raya.
rayaonassignment.com
Instagram: rayaonassignment

ALICE GARDNER SHARES A NOTE AND SOME LOVELY PHOTOS OF MAYOR SEFATIA AND SARA FAVAZZA FROM THE CAPE ANN READS CELEBRATION

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Wish I got a pic at your booth . Gorgeous illustrations ! What a fun and happy event .

It was great that Sara Favazza could come to the event. She really enjoyed herself .

Good seeing you !

The best , Alice

Monthly Restorative Workshop THIS FRIDAY at NSRY!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

nsryoga's avatarCape Ann Wellness

Join us at NSRY for BLISS at our Monthly Restorative Workshop.  February is the perfect month to rejuvenate and reconnect to your intentions and allow them to blossom from the heart. Join Katie Schroeder for an evening ceremony of deep relaxation. We will explore simple, easy poses supported by props to ease the body into deep therapeutic relaxation. Blocks, blankets, bolsters and belts along with essential oils and candlelight bring you back to breath and balance. Gentle assists,Reiki and guided visualizations will harmonize your mind, body and heart as you expand and clear your deepest intentions for your life.
February 2, 2018 6:30PM-8PM
$25 Secure your spot-space is limited! www.nsryoga.com

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Good Harbor Beach footbridge and duck duck storm

Posted on by Catherine

winter shower 🙂

High tide by the Good Harbor Beach footbridge, one day ahead of the anticipated rare lunar trifecta, aka “Super Blue Blood Moon”. 

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ducks sought drier grounds 

Duck duck storm

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SNOW STORM BACKSHORE ATLANTIC ROAD HIGH TIDE SURGE AND EXPLODING WAVES -By Kim Smith

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Today during the snow storm at 8am at peak high tide, this is what the exploding surf along Atlantic Road looked like. Cold and windy, with big fat wet snowflakes, it was beautiful nonetheless.

PINOT WINE DINNER (2/1) at FEATHER & WEDGE!

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4 cellar selections paired with a 4 course dinner prepared by our chef Ryan McGovern… the evening will feature a presentation of the wines by Chelsea Bell, Sommelier & Manager of Urban Grape!

Reserve: 978.999.5917

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Patriots Out

Posted on by Nichole S.

Finn had a pretty early hockey game in Woburn on Saturday morning and I took advantage of the time in the passenger seat to delete tons of emails.  While scrolling through my inbox, I found an email notification from the Patriots announcing their plans for a Super Bowl send-off party at Gillette stadium.  With some extra time in the car as Finn and Freddy went into the rink to get ready, I decided to book a hotel and surprise the boys with a quick overnight trip to Patriot Place to be a part of the action.

I’m so glad I did.  After a really long week the quick family trip was just what we needed.  After Thatcher’s Sunday afternoon hockey game we drove to Foxboro.  We checked into our room at the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place and the boys were thrilled to see the bright blue sign of Gillette Stadium shining right outside our window.  After getting settled, we walked through Patriot Place and down to the NRG Plaza in front of the Pro Shop at the entrance to Gillette.  The boys were able to walk up onto the stage that was set for Monday’s festivities and then spent an hour skating on the Winter Skate Ice at Patriot Place.  After working up an appetite we had dinner at CBS Scene. Unbelievably, all of Patriot Place was like a ghost town.  I had made dinner reservations, but we were one of only a few full tables there.

After dinner we walked back to the hotel and the boys decorated signs to show their Patriot Love.  We were in bed by 11:00 and up at 6:00.  After turning on the news we realized that the crowds were already gathering so we quickly got ready and went back down to the plaza. We scored great standing room directly behind the media pit and enjoyed the show!

The boys were interviewed by both radio and TV news personalities and were psyched to be a part of the excitement.  They had the opportunity to hear from several Patriots greats and I hope that, as huge sports’ fans, they’ll look back on yesterday fondly for a while.

 

Superbowl Grilling Idea- Moink Balls On The @PKGrills #PK360

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Joey Ciaramitaro's avatarNortheast BBQ

I pretty much followed the recipe from serious eats Except I added some oregano and garlic powder to the mix.  Also I think the recipe can be improved if you partially cook the bacon before hand and buddy Craig Kimberley suggested using a pork/beef mix instead of straight ground chuck.

These were awesome and I’d do them all over again the same way with either of teh ingredients if that’s all I had on hand.

Mix one lb and a half of  80/20 ground beef, two lightly beaten eggs and 3/4 cups seasoned panko bread crumbs and added oregano and garlic powder.

Roll into 1 inch balls and wrap with a half a strip of bacon securing the bacon with a tooth pick.  next dust with your favorite BBQ Rub.  I used Famous Daves BBQ Rub.

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Next set up the PK 360 for high heat indirect cooking.  A full chimney…

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This Is What Certain Boston Sports Radio Show Hosts Don’t Get In Regards To The Tom Brady Hanging Up Situation

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

On what planet do these out of touch radio show hosts think that the greatest quarterback of all time should call in to their shows after they mock him mercilessly all week long?  What is this bananaland?

Tom Brady Hung Up On sports radio host after expressing his displeasure with his daughter being called a “pissant”.

Listening to Mike Felger defend the comment by saying they get paid to push the envelope says it all.

Radio hosts like Felger and Mazz and Alex Reimer can speak disrespectfully about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Tom Brady doesn’t have to give them the time of day.

Do you think Tom Brady needs the money that badly that he should have to call in and talk to these douchebags that conjure up conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory like Tom forced Jimmy Garopolo out and that Brady, Belichick and Kraft all hate each other? I’m guessing Tom has plenty of dough.

So if these guys want to antagonize and drive wedges and fabricate conspiracy theories and repeat them over and over until they convince themselves that they bullshit they are selling is fact then screw them.

I hope Brady never speaks to them again. I hope he speaks to their competitors.

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I hope Brady and the Patriots win the Superbowl and he retires the next day.

I hope Belichick gets back to an AFC Championship game without Brady within four years and makes the playoffs next year without him.

It’s the Douchebag Boston Sports Radio Hosts Perogative To Fabricate And Drum Up Controversy. But Then To Act Incredulous When Boston Athletes, Coaches Or Owners Tell Them They’re Not Interested In Speaking With Them Shows Just How Out Of Touch And Pompous Certain Boston Sports Media Have Become.

Muffy White Organizing and Styling In Action At The Casa!

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If you’re stuck. If you’re paralyzed by indecision. If you have clutter-anywhere. Just do yourself a favor and call Muffy or hit her up on Facebook. She’s fantastic.

13th Annual Boston Globe Travel Show to Takes Place February 9-11 at Seaport World Trade Center in Boston

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Annual expo to showcase destinations, culinary, health and wellness, and cultural opportunities, a craft beer pavilion and special offers for attendees

WHAT:                        The Boston Globe will host the 13th Annual Boston Globe Travel Show, February 9 – 11, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The expo will feature exhibitors showcasing travel destinations from around the world, great show-only travel deals, cultural and culinary presentations, a wellness pavilion, craft beer pavilion, trip giveaways and much more. Tickets are $10 online at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com and $15 onsite at the show.

The 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show provides the opportunity to learn about new and exciting travel destinations and book trips at incredible savings on the show floor. In addition, the show will feature:

  • Culture Stage featuring more than a dozen presentations that highlight the experiences and rituals of destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Kripalu Wellness Pavilion including free massages, a healthy beverage bar featuring teas and flavored water, healthy cooking demonstrations and stretching techniques.
  • Culinary stage with delicious samples from Puerto Rico, Latam Airlines, Kripalu, Bay Ferries and more.
  • Interactive kids area presented by Camp Cody with friendship bracelet making, crafts, S’mores station, nerf target practice zone and more.
  • Craft Beer Pavilion, showcasing nearly 100 craft brews from over 40 different breweries in New England and beyond. Craft Beer Pavilion tickets are $35 online at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com/Beer and $45 onsite.

The 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show is sponsored by Kripalu, Aruba Tourism, Azores Airlines, Massport, LATAM Airlines, Cruise Travel Outlet, The CAT, Visit Central Florida, Norwegian Cruise Line, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Sagres Vacations, Massachusetts Tourism, New Smyrna Beach, El Al Airlines, La Martinique Tourism Authority, Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and The I.V. Doc™. For more information about sponsoring the 2018 Boston Globe Travel Show, visit www.bostonglobetravelshow.com.

WHEN: Friday, February 9, 2018 – 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 10, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 11, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

WHERE:           Seaport World Trade Center

200 Seaport Blvd

Boston, MA 02210

HOW:              Tickets for the show are $10 in advance at BostonGlobeTravelShow.com and will also be available onsite for $15.  Children 18 and under are admitted free of charge.

Breaking news: #BerkshireMuseum investigation- Unopposed Motion as Attorney General Maura Healey requests a one week extension

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The Arc and the Quadrant by Alexander Calder, collection of Berkshire Museum-- first public commission for Calder, a pair of sculptures for niche alongside museum theater
Alexander Calder’s first public sculpture commission was for the Berkshire museum (two sculptures for site specific niches alongside the theater)

Today, January 29, 2018 was the next milestone in the ongoing battle over the Berkshire Museum’s quest to deaccession. Attorney General Maura Healey (AGO) filed a request to push the AGO status report deadline to February 5, 2018.  And the “Defendant- Apellant, Berkshire Museum, does not oppose.” 

“Unopposed Motion for Extension of Deadlines
The Substituted Plaintiff-Appellant Attorney General Maura Healey (“AGO”) hereby requests a one week extension of the deadlines set by this Court on  January 12, 2018, such that the preliminary injunction and stay of the trial court proceedings entered on
11/10/17, as well as the AGO’s deadline for filing a status report regarding the status of the investigation, are continued to February 5, 2018. Counsel for Defendant-Appellant Trustees of the Berkshire Museum has informed the undersigned that Defendant-Appellant does not oppose the relief sought herein.” – Respectfully submitted, Dated: January 29, 2018

MA Appelate Court dockets RE#28: The preliminary injunction and stay of the trial court proceedings entered on 11/10/17 are continued to January 29, 2018. The Attorney General’s Office shall file a status report on, or before, January 29, 2018, regarding the status of the investigation or within 5 days of the completion of the investigation, whichever is earliest. (Trainor, J.) *Notice/attest/Agostini, J. – Dated: January 12, 2018