My View of Life on the Dock
Rusty and Ingrid have opened a new studio on Lexington Avenue in Magnolia. Rusty and Ingrid live in Gloucester and design and make limited edition fine art screen prints. On Sunday, November 1, 2015, they are having a Grand Opening at 31 Lexington Avenue from 3-9.  There will be a demonstration of screen printing during that time. Come by and visit. For more information please follow the link below.
http://rustyandingrid.com/events/2015/11/1/grand-opening-rusty-and-ingrid-studio-gallery
By ERICA GOODEOCT. 29, 2015
Rapid warming in the Gulf of Maine contributed to the collapse of cod fishing in New England, and might help explain why the cod population has failed to recover, even though fishing has largely ceased, according to a new study.
But the quotas, the study’s authors say, were based on population estimates that did not take into account the temperature changes and therefore were set too high. Even when fishermen stayed within the quotas, they were in effect overfishing, the researchers write in their report, which appears in the Oct. 30 issue of the journal Science.
“The failure to consider temperature impacts on Gulf of Maine cod recruitment created unrealistic expectations for how large this stock can be and how quickly it can rebuild,” the researchers write.
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Steven writes-
Thought of you when I saw this.. held it until Halloween..
October flowers: On a recent October Day, I rode into the Calvary Cemetery to find a spot to have lunch.. Tried to find a place somewhat away from people visiting grave markers. As soon as I sat down, a man pulled up in a pick-up truck to water the grave of his brother (?) who had died in January. I commented that it was nice to see the flowers growing. To give him a quiet moment, I focused on the graves immediately in front of me and noticed that the grave stones were shaped like hearts or were topped with angel statues. When the man drove away, I went down and observed that those hearts and angels marked the graves of 30+ children who had died ~ prior to WW II (1940’s). Some had just lived weeks, other a few years.. Despite the short duration of their lives and the long passage of time, there were many that still had fresh flowers.. One was even decorated for Halloween.. I thought how part of grieving reflects back on the living, the need to remember is also to remember parts of ourselves that has been lost.. and that Halloween helps our children face the darkness of death so they can better learn to live..
Have a great Halloween all.. and remember it takes 1 minutes to burn of each M&M.. so go easy on the candy!!
Stephen Winslow
Mass in Motion – Cape Ann
Gloucester MA 01930
Lisa Smith from Cape Ann TV submits:
This is the first of 3 videos of our recent 2 week visit to Morocco through Overseas Adventure Travel.
We wanted to immerse ourselves deeply in a Muslim culture, in a place that was safe and where foreigners are welcome. We found Morocco to be just that.  The people are warm and friendly (except, perhaps, the guy in a Marrakech square who insisted on draping live snakes around our necks) and the culture is deep, interesting and open.
Although a monarchy, the everyday Moroccans we spoke with had enormous pride in their country, which under the current King, Mohammed VI, has seen dramatic advances in education, health care, gender equality and public improvements.The second-ever parliamentary elections were recently held and although Parliament’s role is more advisory than final, Moroccans are proud of this event.
Depending on location, French, Arabic and Berber are the usual languages and often all three can be heard simultaneously. The population is nearly entirely Muslim and practice an Islam which emphasizes peace, non-violence and respect. Â The population rejects fundamentalist “islamic ” extremists and declares that those movements have nothing to do with Islam, but are driven by political factors and greed.
Muslims in Morocco recognize and embrace Christians and Jews as brothers and sisters, having common roots in the Abrahamic belief of one God. We heard more than one Moroccan declare that he “believes” in all three religions. Â Even practitioners of polytheistic religions such as Hinduism are respected.
All in all, it was a busy and eye-opening two weeks. I hope that these videos give you a taste of our experience.
Cat Ryan submits-
I love how businesses help local artists and vice versa. From Willow Rest and other local fairs and shops to their own gallery, too! wonderful news
The Pearl Mist was docked at Cruise Port for a couple days last week. Here is some information from Wikipedia.
From Wikipedia:
The Pearl Mist is a small Cruise ship, built in Halifax, Nova Scotia.[1] After her completion, years of legal dispute delayed her being put into operation, and she didn’t finally leave on her inaugural voyage until June, 2014. She is currently operated by Pearl Seas Cruises.[2]
The Baltimore Sun, reported the vessel was ordered from Irving Shipyards in 2006, and that Pearl Seas and Irving began their dispute in 2007, just five months after construction of the vessel began.[3]
The vessel is 335 feet (102Â m) long, and the small size is described as a virtue, allowing the vessel to visit small ports that have to be skipped by larger vessels.[1] The vessel is described as being outfitted as a “luxury”, with 105 double rooms, all equipped with an outside balcony. The vessel is equipped with wifi.
In the summer of 2014 and 2015 her passengers visited Great Lakes ports.[4]
Joey -A whole lot of planning, design, execution & assembly involved in getting from here to Gillette. Kudo’s to Master Sculptor Donald Chapelle – a real treat to work with & support him on this project!
Scott Memhard, President & General Manager
Cape Pond Ice Company, Inc.
Sarah Wonson was born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She graduated in 2007 from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a BFA in Printmaking. Her main forms of expression are drawing and printmaking with a focus on landscape, still life, and repetitious patterns. She has a love of nature and the world around her. Trees, ocean, rocks, dirt, birds, animals in motion, plants, growth, driftwood, leaves, season transitions, repetition, craft, fabric design, woodgrain, New England architecture, windows, found objects, masonry, granite, shadows, night walks, graveyards, and maps drive her artistic practice.
Her art focuses on the act of observation, the importance of noticing and contemplating even the smallest moments in life. “Observation is different from looking, to observe is to digest not just gaze. Connection is lost when we do not observe, and when we lose connection we become detached from the world around us.” Her most recent project, “Life Observed”, an installation that took place at the White-Ellery House, a historic home located at Grant Circle in Gloucester, presented a view of the human presence felt in the places we live and the objects we make.
View more at Sarahwonson.com
Friday October 30, 2015 Half Moon Harry Studios at 5 Main Street Rockport Ma. 978-335-2593  is having another “Meet the Artist” Event. World traveling photographer Joseph Sheedy will be on hand to sign and discuss his work from 5-7 PM. This is the last big weekend as Half Moon Harry Studios will be closing from this location with their Half Moon / Half Off Sale on most of our items. Thank You Cape Ann for a great season.
On Halloween Night — Saturday, October 31st at 7:30pm International Sonic Artist Peter Krasinski will be accompanying the 1920’s silent film “Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney, on organ.  “Creative costumes” are encouraged; everyone in costume can join a parade at intermission and be eligible for prizes.
DESCRIPTION:
Experience a unique evening of entertainment for the whole family with one of the most famous silent film actors of all time, Lon Chaney, in his legendary role as the Phantom of the Paris Opera House. When Krasinski accompanies a film it becomes literally a “once in a lifetime” event. Well known in the Gloucester area for his improvisational skills he began perfecting his craft at Hammond Castle and has become internationally known as a master of his art. This is a “do not miss” evening!
This event is the first of 2015-16 Concert & Lecture Series to benefit the Meetinghouse Preservation Fund.  For more information see: www.gloucesteruu.org
This event takes place at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church Street, Gloucester MA 01930.   Doors open at 7:00pm, the show starts at 7:30pm.
ADMISSION:
$15 general admission, $12 seniors (over 65) & students; children under 12 free.
Friends and colleagues at Sugar Magnolias celebrate Lucy’s birthday.
A portion of a whale’s baleen plate with the fine hairs washed ashore on the backshore during the high tide yesterday. May be parts of the whale that washed ashore back in September of this year.
  
Hope the FOBs enjoy this 2 minute glimpse of life on the water in Pigeon Cove. It’s a very peaceful dawn. All I hear is the wind, the waves, seagulls, and the puttering of the boat’s engine. I feel like l’m living in a Fitz Henry Lane painting!
Do you know what day of my boys’ childhoods I dislike the most? Â Pumpkin Carving Day.
Sure, I have disliked the days when the boys cried during doctor visit shots, I have disliked the days that they have come home with hurt feelings over a temporarily struggling friendship, I’d even go so far as to say that I hated the day that Finn had to be taken to the ER for stitches after a bad gash in head. Â Seeing the boys sad or hurt…or disappointed or frustrated…is hard. Â It breaks my heart a little every time. Â My dislike for those moments in their childhood is based on my feeling so bad for them.
My crazy dislike for pumpkin carving day. Â Well, that’s a whole other beast. Â My dislike for pumpkin carving day is purely based on me feeling so bad for, well, me.
I am ALL for forced family fun. Â If you read any of my posts, you surely already know that. Â I am all about quality time and making the most of vacations, weekends, holidays, warm sunny days, and what have you. Â 4th of July traditions…fantastic! Â Christmas traditions…Absolutely…favorite days of the year. Â Boys’ birthdays….Pinterest hear me roar. Â All things pumpkin….sigh. Â NOT my thing.
That’s not completely true, actually. Â I love the day that involves picking out the pumpkins. Â I like arranging the pumpkins on the front porch. Â I like the way the pumpkins look. Â And, I love pumpkin seeds. Â I just hate carving the freakin’ pumpkins.
Without fail, it starts as a 4-person gig. Â Without fail, it ends up as a solo show. Â The boys go off to play and check in occasionally to offer advice, support, or constructive criticism. Â When they’re happy with the job I’m doing it almost makes up for the slimy, pulpy mess that I’ve become. Â Almost. Â But, not really.
This year, it wasn’t going to happen again. Â So last night, I made a deal. Â Sure…I’ll carve the pumpkins…but, you guys are separating the seeds from the pulp. Â Well, that lasted about a minute. Â During that minute our neighbor came home and told us, “You all look like a scene straight from a Norman Rockwell painting while carving pumpkins together on the front porch.” Â Right. Â A mere 30 seconds later the boys were grossed out…and off playing street hockey. Â My husband disappeared to see if the rabbit would eat a chunk of pumpkin. Â And, I was alone again, naturally.
That’s it. Sharp knives be damned….next year, I’m drinking a pumpkin beer while the boys carve their own jack-o-lanters. Â Doubtful.
Last year, in preparation for pumpkin carving day, I got my revenge ahead of time. Does that even make any sense? Â Knowing full-well that I’d be carving the pumpkins solo, I made the boys lug the pumpkins they wanted all the way home from downtown Rockport. Â I’m still laughing. Â If that mean parenting moment interests you, you can read it here.
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/the-not-so-great-pumpkin-caper/
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