Minglewood Monday has become our favorite night of the week so I thought it would be appropriate to continue my Winter Serenitee series by highlighting a recent visit. Minglewood on Rogers St is one of 9 establishments in the Serenitee group and has weekday specials. Mondays in buy one sushi, get one half off (dine in). **ALSO late breaking news that Wing Night Wednesdays have returned for 50 cent wings (also dine in)**

I got the teriyaki wings for the first time, love them! Jim ordered the bolognese which he enjoyed very much on that chilly evening. Super happy to see Minglewood now has my favorite wine available..thank you Zach and Ryan!!! I know it’s not fancy, but my go-to wine is white zinfandel and most places don’t serve it….but Minglewood does! Thank you!!!

Tune in Sunday at 9 while the Castaways try another podcast while Joey is away. GloucesterCast 770 from the Beauport (if all goes well with the technology!!) at 9 AM. Be there or be square. If you happen to be on site, stop by and say hello.

A movie about modern day pirates on the hunt for sunken drugs, who kidnap a boat of tourists and force them to dive into shark infested waters to retrieve the contraband.

Quinn plays the younger version of the main character “Cassidy” and is seen throughout the entire movie in flashback scenes. Into The Deep will be out in limited theaters and all streaming platforms starting January 24th. Along with this feature film, Quinn can be seen on the season three finale of the Emmy award winning series Hacks (HBO Max), commercials for Target, Fanatics, Fox Sports, Push Pop, Amazon Sports, and AT&T. You can also see her modeling on target.com and most recently was casted as Peter Pan in Golden Performing Arts’ Peter Pan Jr. Quinn’s Instagram: @quinn_p_hensley

Fade-out…

The Clam Box of Ipswich recently announced the opening date Feb 13 for the 2025 season. I know many people will be glad when the doors re-open! Take note all you clam lovers.

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$89 all in gets free adult beverages, huge seat, first boarding carryon and personal item. Pretty great so far!

JANUARY 31, 2025 ~ SAWYER FREE LIBRARY

The Sawyer Free Library will welcome Kristin Czarnecki, Executive Director of the Rockport Art Association & Museum, on Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, for a special evening as she reads from her new memoir, Encounters with Inscriptions. The event will be at the Sawyer Free Library at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester. Registration is required at sawyerfreelibrary.org. 

When Kristin lost both her parents within nine months, she sought solace in books—but not just any books. In Encounters with Inscriptions (Legacy Book Press, October 2024), she reflects on the volumes her parents had inscribed and gifted her over the years, an array spanning novels, short stories, poetry, nature writing, cultural criticism, and even a cookbook. As Kristin revisits each cherished title, she explores her grief, the complexities of childhood and family, and the rewards of a life spent reading. She recalls falling in love with poetry, contemplates how the Troubles in Northern Ireland shaped her adolescence, reflects on the legacy of her mother’s feminism, and comes to know her father better through an author he loved. Ultimately, these pages reveal how the power of literature can inspire, confound, soothe, and surprise us.

Kristin Czarnecki is also the author of a memoir, The First Kristin: The Story of a Naming, and a chapbook, Sliced. Her creative nonfiction, poetry, literary criticism, and book reviews have appeared in numerous publications. Kristin holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and was an English professor for many years at Georgetown College. From 2015 to 2020, she served as President of the International Virginia Woolf Society and remains on the Virginia Woolf Miscellany editorial board. She lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

This event will be moderated by Heather Atwood, an artist, a home cook, and a writer/producer who also lives here in Cape Ann. Additionally, The Bookstore of Gloucester will be on-site during the event to sell copies of Kristin’s books.

To register, go to the calendar page of sawyerfreelibrary.org. Space is limited. Questions, 978-325-5500.

Great community partners!

Pretty badass that when anyone local says “Where should we go for lunch” and the other person responds “The Hotel” that everyone knows they’re talking about Beauport.

Day and Night…

JANUARY 28, 2025 BY ANGEL WINGS WELLNESS

Cannabinoids are a group of naturally occurring chemical compounds produced by cannabis plants and some other botanicals, as well as the human endocannabinoid system (ECS).

There are two types of cannabinoids: phytocannabinoids and endocannabinoids. Each is named based on where they are derived. The prefix phyto- means “plant,” and phytocannabinoids originate from plants. The prefix endo- means “within,” and these cannabinoids are produced within the body. Both interact with the endocannabinoid system of the nervous system.

Over 100 cannabinoids have been identified. Two of the best-known are CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Each compound interacts with cannabinoid receptors within the ECS. Cannabinoids can elicit both psychoactive and non-psychoactive effects. Below are a few of the more prevalent cannabinoids and their primary effects:

CBD (Cannabidiol): This therapeutic cannabinoid has many beneficial properties (pain relief, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea and others) but is non-intoxicating. Research continues to inform us about CBD’s potential.

CBG (Cannabigerol): The first cannabinoid ever identified, CBG has displayed antifungal, antibacterial, antidepressant and pain-relieving properties. Like CBD, it is non-intoxicating.

CBN (Cannabinol): This cannabinoid has been shown to help sedate the body, alleviate pain and nausea and support a sense of calm – with minimal side effects.

CBC (Cannabichromene): Studies have demonstrated CBC’s benefits for mood, pain, inflammation, brain cells and even acne. It is non-intoxicating and aids in the entourage effect.

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol): This cannabinoid has significant intoxicating effects. (It’s the component that produces the high Cannabis is known for.) THC has been proven to sedate and relax, and it also affects cognition, consciousness, mood and energy levels.

Taken alone, each cannabinoid can produce different effects in the body. When taken together, cannabinoids may work in synergy to enhance the cannabis plant’s functional benefits overall and may create vastly different experiences with different benefits and impact depending on the ratio of different cannabinoids.

Full-spectrum formulations are as close to nature as possible. The whole-plant hemp extract contains all of the cannabinoids and terpenes. They work better together – and this is commonly referred to as the “entourage effect.” Visit us at AngelWingsShop.com

Drop by Angel Wings Wellness 12 Rogers Street Gloucester to find out more how CBD can improve the quality of your life! Friday and Saturday 11-4 or call for an appointment  978-985-4592

JANUARY 21, 2025 ~ GLOUCESTEREDUCATIONFOUNDATION

Gloucester’s favorite day of play returns! Mark your calendars now, or be prepared for your kids to be really annoyed with you :). Follow the Gloucester Education Foundation’s social media and website for updates, activity schedules, swag previews, and more!

www.thinkthebest.org

https://www.facebook.com/gloucestereducationfoundation

https://www.instagram.com/gloucestereducationfound/