SUNDOG AND DUCKS OVER PEBBLE BEACH

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I took my cousin Jimmy on a mini tour of Cape Ann’s Back Shore yesterday afternoon. What a treat for us both to see the sundog over Pebble Beach!
Sundog Pebble Beach Rockport www.kimsmithdesigns

Karen Pischke Represents! in Chicago

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good morning Joey.

Heard your discussion about Chicago in your last podcast. Gloucester is my adopted city, but Chicago is my home town. 

I visited Chicago in December and while there, represented GMG at Second City and in Little Italy, where I lived.

Leona’s was one of my favorite pizza places in the area. Stopped there for dinner after Second City; one of the few places to eat still open at 10 pm on a Sunday night. I was happy to see it’s still there more than 30 years later. Some of the same people were even still working there. The only thing that seemed different was the color of the table clothes. Maybe next time I visit I’ll bring back some pizza for a ‘Gloucester-Chicago’ pizza contest. 🙂

Have a great day.   Karen

The Outsidah invites one and all to a very fun Book Launch Party!

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The Outsidah invites one and all to a very fun Book Launch Party!

The Outsidah is Doug Brendel, who writes humorous commentary on life in small-town New England from the standpoint of a newcomer.

His columns appear at Outsidah.com, at NorthShoreLocalNews.com, and in the Ipswich Chronicle.

Every year, Doug publishes all his columns, plus cartoons, in book form.

Color Me Ipswich features the past year’s worth of “Outsidah” columns,

but this year it’s also a coloring book! 

And yes, there will be crayons!

Doug will perform Ipswich humor from the book … 

Copies will be available for sale and autographs … 

Refreshments will be served … 

This event is free and open to the public! 

See you there!

Sat., Feb. 20 … 7-9 p.m.

Personal Best Studio (above the Ipswich Ale brewery)

2 Soffron Lane, Ipswich

Questions? Email Outsidah@DougBrendel.com

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Sea Foam

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

Yesterday around 5:30 pm on Shore Road came across flying Sea Foam. So what is Sea Foam?    Definition from Wikipedia:  Sea foam, ocean foam, beach foam, or spume is a type of foam created by the agitation of seawater, particularly when it contains higher concentrations of dissolved organic matter (including proteins, lignins, and lipids)[1] derived from sources such as the offshore breakdown of algal blooms. These compounds can act as surfactants or foaming agents. As the seawater is churned by breaking waves in the surf zone adjacent to the shore, the presence of these surfactants under these turbulent conditions traps air, forming persistent bubbles that stick to each other through surface tension. Due to its low density and persistence, foam can be blown by strong on-shore winds from the beachface inland.

February 3, 2016 Light and fluffy

 

February 3, 2016 sea foam on Shore Road

 

 

Are You Seeing Red?

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Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit Promoting Optimal Wellness for Body, Mind and Spirit

With yesterday’s snow storm you may not have gotten out much, but if you had you may have noticed a lot of women wearing red for National Red Dress Day. 

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Heart disease remains the #1 Killer of men and women world-wide. Heart (cardiovascular) disease includes high blood pressure, heart attack (myocardial infarction,) abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia,) congestive heart failure (CHF,) stroke (cerebrovascular disease) and more.

February is ‘National Heart Month.’ Wear red this month to help bring awareness to heart disease, risk factors, and prevention. ‘Get your red on’ all month-long.

Recognize Warning Signs of a Heart Attack. Symptoms of a heart attack can be different in men and women (more subtle at times) and may include –

  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Pain in the upper body such as the neck, jaw, upper back, or arms
  • A squeezing feeling or tightness in the chest
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Sweating
  • Nausea or…

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Week of February 7, 2016 – Sawyer Free Library

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Matz Gallery Artist for February: David Bover

DavidBoverArtist’s Statement :Fishing and the sea have defined Gloucester for centuries.  The sights and smells of the water and boats are everywhere.  I love roaming the docks in Gloucester to see what’s happening and perhaps capture a compelling image. These photographs attempt to convey some of the unique marine flavor of Gloucester – especially the rugged beauty of the city’s pride, its fishing boats.  And a few shots of the wide horizon’s grander view as well.  My focus is on light, color and pleasing patterns, on large or small scale. I hope you enjoy viewing these pictures as much as I’ve enjoyed making them.  Walk around Gloucester and check out the waterfront in person!    Biography: This show combines my lifelong passion for boats and the sea with the art of photography.  I first visited Gloucester during college, while in Boston for a work term at…

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John Theo’s new dystopian novel, mission trip (CLEAN READS, 2016) is now available where all e-books are sold

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In the year 2077, the United States has become a post-apocalyptic footnote in the world history books. The only place freedom still exists is in a shielded underwater city called The Atoll where a group of Christian refugees are trying to start over. The Atoll inhabitants are hated for their freedoms and hunted for their technology, but even in their protective bubble treachery still finds a way in.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John Theo Jr. has been a freelance writer for over ten years publishing both fiction and non fiction. He holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He is an adjunct professor at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, where he teaches screenwriting. Mission Trip is his third full length novel. John lives on Cape Ann, Massachusetts with his family. 

Making Turtles From Ted Reed

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey–

Nothing brightens up a cold wet winter day like a bag of treats from Turtle Alley in downtown Gloucester. Even better is watching Hallie and her crew making the great stuff they have there. Here’s how they make their eponymous goodie: