Here is where all the Christmas Card silliness started. Typical older sisters taunting the younger one (but don’t worry….she got them back in a card that I’m not allowed to share lol!!). 
What’s Up With This Whole Ugly Sweater Thing?
So, I get the whole Ugly Sweater Party phenomenon and, while I can’t say that I’ve ever been to an Ugly Sweater Party, I think the idea is super fun and funny. Especially during the holidays!
But, I kind of thought that the idea was to find a sweater that was actually being sold as a real sweater….that is kind of over the top and/or ugly….and then wear it proudly….which is why it’s funny.
So, I’ve been surprised to run across “ugly sweaters” being marketed and sold as, in fact, “ugly sweaters”…and for more than a pretty penny. Doesn’t that defeat the purpose?
I’m also thinking that if I were to be on the hunt for an ugly sweater, I’d be hitting consignment shops (older ones) or the Salvation Army and hunting for a true gem or a diamond in the rough (something straight out of Aunt Milly’s Teacher Holiday Sweater Collection)…not logging onto, say, Dick’s Sporting Goods and buying one all easy peasy. Isn’t that like cheating?
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Happy Winter Solstice From Tom Philbrook
Greetings!
The shortest day of the year — Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 5:44 am EST — the Winter Solstice.
Mary and I wish for you a season of warmth, peace and love.
OXOXOX
Tom & Mary
No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. —Hal Borland
Thomas A Philbrook
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Yoga for Health
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Your Bridge to Health; Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit
Studies show that yoga offers benefits for mind, body and spirit.
For general information on Yoga – from the National Institutes of Health/National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – https://nccih.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm
But with so many styles of Yoga, which do you choose?
- Hatha
- Kripalu
- Vinyasa.
- Iyengar.
- Ashtanga.
- Bikram.
- Hot Yoga.
- Kundalini.
- Yin Yoga. ….
My Personal Introduction to Yoga – Nineteen years ago yoga was part of my ‘tool kit’ for smoking cessation. Gentle hatha yoga that focused on slow, stretching movements in synch with following the breath. The ending shivasana (pronounced Shuh-vah-sana) allowed for a deep head-to-toe (or toe-to-head, depending on the instructor) relaxation. Sometimes accompanied by a guided meditation and a warm blanket. My first session allowed for an emotional release I had not expected. Perhaps a release and letting go of my former 22 -year pack-per-day habit that…
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$8 Deposited In My Account By Using The bevRAGE App. Getting Paid To Buy Booze Does Not Suck. sign Up and get Money For Yourself!
I’ve been singing the praises of this app ever since Rick Doucette touted it on the GloucesterCast Podcast. It’s so easy to use. You buy a beer, a six pack, a case of beer, or a glass of wine or a shot, you take a picture of the receipt, and they put money in your account. It’s that easy.
Here’s a link to sign up- https://www.bevrage.com/
A screenshot of my email inbox-
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Thanks Donna At DIVA For The Sweet Lobster Cufflinks!
THANK YOU TO CAFFE SICILIA
Thank you to Caffe Sicilia’s Maria, Nina, and Dominic for the beautiful box of cookies and treats for our Christmas celebration. Just exquisite–and fabulously delicious–admittedly we tried one (or two). Thank you, thank you ❤ ❤
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FIVE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS CAROL COUNTDOWN: THE PRETENDERS “2000 MILES’
Beautiful live version of “2000 Miles” – it’s easy to imagine she’s singing about a soldier coming home for Christmas.
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Crazy weather came in late Sunday.
As my daughter and I were taking a walk on Sunday, we could actually see the cold front coming in. With the wind and clouds it was crazy and of course fun.
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Free monthly community meals at West Gloucester’s historic Church in the Wilderness. Your office space could be there, too!
Photos from October’s community fellowship meal, held monthly Fall into spring at West Gloucester Trinitarian Congregational Church, 488 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA. Church and Veterans Office volunteers cheerfully hosted and the food was yummy– corn chowder, grilled cheese sandwiches and a pumpkin trifle for dessert. Next meal is Wednesday January 4, 2017.
The history of the “Church in the Wilderness” dates back to colonial times, finally established in 1713 because of geography, taxes, and laws. The Church has recently renovated a second floor office space/artist studio that was available to rent (not residential). All utilities included. If you rented there you could have an easy commute to join in that fellowship meal.
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the thousand dollar singer-songwriter finals are here. tonight @ katrina’s . what a lineup. the judges . CHRIS TRAPPER . RITA CARY . RUBY ROSE FOX
Katrina’s Tuesday 7:30 -10:30pm 12.20.2016
This Tuesday night It all comes down to this! After 7 weeks of incredible performances by over 35 acts, the field has been narrowed down to 8 finalists. These acts will perform before a panel of celebrity judges for a chance to win a piece of the $1,000 cash prize.
Our Judges are:
Katrina’s Tuesday 7:30 -10:30pm 12.20.2016
This Tuesday night It all comes down to this! After 7 weeks of incredible performances by over 35 acts, the field has been narrowed down to 8 finalists. These acts will perform before a panel of celebrity judges for a chance to win a piece of the $1,000 cash prize.
Our Judges are:
CHRIS TRAPPER, a Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter, frontman for The Push Stars, and great-hair icon.
RITA CARY, a host on NRP radio who covers music on “All Things Considered.” She was the former morning host on 92.5, The River and a champion of up-and-coming singer-songwriters.
RUBY ROSE FOX, 2016 Singer-Songwriter of the Year Award Winner at the 2016 Boston Music Awards and the Improper Bostonian magazine’s pick for Best Musician of 2015 in the “Boston’s Best” issue, and featured on the cover of its 2015 “ Music” issue.
The evening’s lineup is as follows:
7:30pm: Introductions
8:00pm: Nadia Robertson
8:20pm: Chris Fritz-Grice
8:40pm: Sarah Seminski, Eric Reardon & Derek Dupuis
9:00pm: Martha Bourne
9:20pm: Pat Ramey
9:40pm: John Jerome
10:00pm: Benny Z & Mike Gruen
10:20pm: Renee & Joe
11:00pm: Announcement of the winners
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Brought to you by Chris Langathianos of Single Tree Music, Louise Welch
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Katrina’s
14 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA
(978) 515-7817
tfuller01929@comcast.net
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bottle flipping craze: try Joey’s GMG caps
Just sayin’- he landed it from a foot toss, too.
Nice cap. Fits kids and adults.
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2015…Have your “selfie” a Merry little Christmas!
Today’s card is from just last year and was probably one of the easiest ones we’ve done…everyone brought up a favorite “selfie” on their phones, slapped them down on the table with a string of mini snowflake lights and boom! Done! Wish they were all this easy! Only a few more days left before Santa comes!
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Banned Bud Light Commercial
Hadn’t seen this yet… pretty funny.
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The Mighty F/V Freemantle Doctor Prepares To Go Lobstering #GloucesterMA
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Sawyer Free Library Week of December 18,2016
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Happy Holidays from the Chamber Team!
Happy Holidays Cape Ann!
From your favorite Chamber Team – Ken, Peter, Kerry, Barb, Michelle & Debbie
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SUPER MOON, HOWLING COYOTES, FLYING SWAN, SONGBIRDS GOING CRAZY, AND BEAUTIFUL BRACE COVE DAYBREAK
Last Tuesday was a photographer’s magical dream morning. After photographing and filming December’s “Long Night’s Moon” descending over the Gloucester city skyline, I turned toward the east to see a peaceful daybreak scene over Rocky Neck. Perhaps the sun hadn’t fully risen I thought and hurried to Brace Cove. The sun had rose behind Brace Rock with just enough clouds that it was still pretty, not blasted out by too much light.
I then walked along the edge of Niles Pond, meeting up with Mr. Swan who was occupied with his morning swim, which often indicates he is readying to take flight. He did, and with movie camera in hand, he circled the Pond before landing at Brace Cove, near the breakwater.
Eerily, the coyotes were howling in the distance, actually howling, like wolves, and for quite a long while. I often hear their meet-and-greet yipping and socializing barks that they make shortly after sunset, and too the terrible sound they make when killing a creature, but I have never heard them howling in the morning. I wonder if it had something to do with the full moon? Do our readers hear coyotes howling regularly?
Tufted Titmouse
Further along the Pond walk there was a large flock of American Robins and they, along with a lively group of Blue Jays, Tufted Titmice, Song Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows, and Cardinals were hungrily eating every berry in sight, so much so that when I returned to the same spot a few days later, there wasn’t a berry or fruit to be seen. A magical morning at a magical place we’re fortunate to call home.
December Long Night’s Moon
Good Morning Gloucester 