Hi Joey,

Snapped this at Essex County Greenbelt’s Thompson Reservation in West Gloucester. Can you see who’s watching?

Enjoy!
~Bill O’Connor
North Shore Kid

“Hey guys, I need your help. I have never done anything like this before and I am a little nervous, but I think there are a lot  of good people out there that will help me if I ask.  I am participating in the Walk For Victory on June 11th on Team Zebra for EDS. Over a year ago I was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of connective tissue disorders.  The type I have, most people suffer from dislocations or partial dislocations of joints, which results in joint pain, muscle pain and nerve pain (all the pains really) among many other nasty symptoms. Any how, it can really be difficult to fake a smile some days when your knee cap wont stay on. You can read “my story” and donate by clicking the link below. This is one of those things where I can end up being pretty proud of something I did and the people who helped me get there.

The walk is put on by The Marfan Foundation. Marfan Syndrome is similar connective tissue disorder. ALL funds raised for Team Zebra will go DIRECTLY towards Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) research.

Why Zebra? People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) often identify themselves as zebras. Medical students have been taught for decades that, “When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” In other words, look for the more common and usual, not the surprising, diagnosis.”

https://give.marfan.org/fundraise?fcid=962256

Gravestone Preservation Workshop

First Parish Burying Ground, Gloucester, MA

http://ptn.camp7.org/event-2554235

This 2-day workshop will provide basic information and skills for people who are interested in preserving historic gravestones and cemetery monuments. Each day will have an entirely different focus, and the content will not repeat. Participants are welcome to attend either or both days. The event is raising funds for the Christopher P Robinson International Preservation Trades Exchange Scholarship which will support preservationists who want to travel overseas to expand their skills and knowledge.  June 16 and/or 17, 8-4. $85 for one day or $150 for both. Project of the National Park Service, sponsored by the Gloucester Cemetery Advisory Committee.  Pre-registration required.

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(Local contact: Carol Kelly 978 283 8644 or ckellyssu@gmail.com)  Thanks.

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The newer vessel “Sandollar” adorns Lobster Cove in the early morning just as it’s older version has for many years.   (see below for 2013 view)

Sandollar May 2017

Sandollar March 2013

Yes or No?  What was Josh’s answer?  And who did the asking?  The suspense is killing me.  Surely the couple will submit a photo of them together at the prom….assuming he did indeed say “yes.”

“Drawn from Life” group exhibition at Jane Deering Gallery 19 Pleasant Street Gloucester MA reception 3-5PM on Saturday May 27.  The show includes works by Cape Ann artists: Celia Eldridge, David Hruby, Erma Wheeler, Leon Doucette, Melissa Cooper; and California artists– Mary Heebner, Isabelle Greene, Connie Connally, Linda Jones.

May 22, 2017 installation view Jane Deering Gallery “Drawn From Life” exhibition

 the gallery website janedeeringgallery.com