I took the boys to the Annisquam the other day because they’ve been wanting a chance to jump off the bridge.  It was about 90 minutes after high tide and neither of them were sure they up for the challenge, so they swam off the dock for a moment while deciding what to do.

While swimming, this charmingly goofy bunch of boys came stampeding down the dock, towels tossing, smiles flashing, and enthusiasm bursting!  Quintessential summer kids! The three of us stopped and watched them in awe. Without missing a beat, they were leaping, splashing, cheering, and even back-diving, with abandon.

As I was snapping photos of them, I noticed that Thatcher was almost immediately in line with them, waiting his turn. While maybe not as savvy as the rest, Thatch stood (a bit shakily) up on the railing and took flight.

A big “Thanks” to that awesome bunch of boys for letting Thatcher jump right in (pun intended) and join them in their last few moments of summer fun.

Good kids…enjoying a summer tradition…in one of Cape Ann’s most beautiful spots.

The boys and I were lucky enough to attend last night’s Patriots game.  My attempt at Live blogging failed miserably as my cell service is always weak at best in the stadium.

You may have heard by now that the team….most specifically that Quarterback of theirs (and ALL of Pats Nation)…received some good news yesterday and we were thrilled to be in the house to celebrate with them.

The fans that were waving Berman For President signs might be onto something.

Tonight

Visions and Archetypes

A Show of Originals and Giclée Prints
by Baraka Robin Berger at Cape Ann Giclee

Opening Reception:
Tonight, September 3, 2015 ~ 5 to 8pm

Location: Cape Ann Giclée Gallery 20 Maplewood Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930

Show Dates: September 3rd through 30th, 2015

Gallery Hours: Monday thru Friday ~ 10am-5pm Saturday ~ by appointment

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Tomorrow Night

NORTH SHORE PRINTS

August 27-September 20, 2015
The Cultural Center Gallery, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gallery hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12:00-6:00 PM

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, 5:00-7:00 PM

Printmaking Demonstrations: Saturday, September 5, 2:00-6:00 PM

The Rocky Neck Art Colony is presenting an exciting exhibition featuring the work of artists who explore the possibilities of the print. NORTH SHORE PRINTS is coming to the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck for four weeks from August 27- September 20, and documents a relatively unsung medium and the Cape Ann artists who create them. Despite the fact that artists as diverse as Rembrandt and Rauschenberg considered printmaking an integral aspect of their overall oeuvre, the genre is often cast as a lesser art form. NORTH SHORE PRINTS celebrates the artists and a wide variety of printmaking techniques they employ.

The public is invited to an opening reception for the artists on Friday, September 4, 5:00-7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served in the recently air-conditioned space.

PAT’S LIVE’S MATTER!

HANDS UP!