B.B. King Was a Beacon
Eric Clapton called B. B. King a beacon in his very personal Facebook tribute this morning. See the Rolling Stone article about that here.
Clapton also recommended that anyone not familiar with B. B. King’s work get his “Live at the Regal” album (get it on Amazon here). Here’s a live video of Sweet Little Angle. Not sure this video was recorded at the Regal, but it looks like it’s about the same time period.
Thank you B. B. King for your inspiration, your dedication and your love of music. It has changed us all!
Below is the best tribute I’ve read today. Our friend Victor Wainwright posted it on his Facbook Page this morning.
“To BB’s guitar, Lucille; I would just like you to know how thankful we all are for taking care of our loving mentor, Mr. BB King for all of these years. Night after night BB told us stories of you, and how you were always there through thick and thin. He said you were loving and loyal and never talked back… that you even saved his life. Then night after night we would hear YOU sing, for BB, and also for us… and HOW you sang!!!…. so beautifully, so clear, and with so much soul. When I think of all the audiences you’ve been held in front of, all the lights you’ve shined under, and all of hearts you’ve filed with hope and happiness, I am overwhelmed with awe and inspiration. Thank you for giving my mentor’s hands a place to rest, a place to play, and a place to call home. We will always love you Lucille. Thank you for taking care of our friend, of whom we will miss….. so very, very much. God Bless You. RIP, BB KING.”
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For Jen Cullen
They’re making lobster donuts Armageddon is here
Joey,
We wanted to share the breaking news that Kane’s Donuts is introducing lobster donuts. As you are our undisputed lobster expert, we felt it vitally important to share the news with you and GoodMorningGloucester readers.
If Dunkin’ Donuts wants to start their own lobster donuts, I got a lobster broker / blogger in Gloucester they need to call for a hook-up.
John McElhenny
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Community Stuff 5/15/15
On Saturday, May 23 from 8 to 11 AM the annual Annisquam Sewing Circle Plant Sale will take place at the Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Annisquam. The Sale will feature annuals, perennials, rose bushes, hanging baskets and more. There will also be Bake Sale table laden with cakes, cookies and savories. All proceeds will benefit Cape Ann community programs.
New Tusinski Painting Showings
One of my goals is to bring my paintings to new locations. I am thrilled to announce that these fine art galleries will show my work this year:
Cove Gallery, Wellfleet & South Chatham, MA, www.CoveGallery.com
Eriksson Fine Art, Stowe, VT, www.ErikssonFineArt.com. Show: Aug 2015
Jules Place, Boston, MA, www.JulesPlace.com – 12th consecutive year showing
The Walsingham Gallery, Newburyport, MA, www.WalsinghamGallery.com
TRIO – 18″ x 48″ – Oil & Graphite on Canvas
Rockport this Summer
Motif No. 1 Day is this Saturday, May 16th. Come join the fun and see my newest works! Hint: I have painted smaller works just for this day, available only in the gallery.
Rockport First Fridays – Kick off your weekend by visiting the gallery on First Fridays, when the gallery is open until 8 pm on the first Friday of every month (through Oct. 2.)
And please stop by the gallery if you’re headed to Rockport. Tusinski Gallery is open from 11-5 every day with extended seasonal hours, except for Tuesday and Wednesday (open by chance or appointment .)
Rockport Art Association – Tusinski Gallery is proud to be a new member of the RAA. I strongly support their mission of making fine art appreciation available to all.
Hi Joey,
This Sunday, May 17 will see the second annual Gloucester May Celebration happen at 2:00 PM on the green in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church on Middle Street Gloucester.
This free, family-friendly event will run for about one hour or so and will feature group singing from song sheets as well as instruction for simple dances including Maypole dances.
Attendees are encouraged to wear festive clothing and flowers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1564563153796378/
Join us! Beginning Friday, May 22, Sargent House Museum will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with tours on the hour from 12 noon to 4 pm through Labor Day weekend.
Sargent House is proud to be a Blue Star Museum.*
The new Tour Reception Room features information about the early owners of the house and their families. These families were ardent churchgoers, merchants and political leaders who took leadership roles in the community in the formation of state and national government both before and after the War of Independence.
AND, UPCOMING:
Judith Speaks
on the lawn
Thurs. June 4, 5:30PM.
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Live blogging from The State Fish Pier 05/15/2015
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The MarketWATCH 5/15/15 With Kenny MacCarthy @Glosta
Cape Ann Real Estate News-
https://capeannhome.wordpress.com
The MarketWATCH 5/15/15
For a confidential consultation, call us at 978-758-0983
10 properties in our video this week:
30 Marble St. Gloucester
22 Marble Rd. Gloucester
29 Waterman Rd. Gloucester
19, 48 and 56 Castle View Dr. Gloucester
18 Lufkin Point Lane Essex
149 Pine St. Manchester
189 Atlantic Road Gloucester
99 Marmion Way Rockport
Published on May 15, 2015
Join award winning By the Sea Sotheby’s International Realty agents Kenny MacCarthy, Sue and Bob McDermott for a ride around Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Essex and Beverly to see their favorite homes.
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“Art, Rocks!” Lane’s Cove again
“Find me if you can”
Left at 9:10 am 05/15/2015
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Feathered Friend
The most passive, and obviously injured, seagull was on campus for the past couple of days. It wasn’t possible to tell exactly what was wrong with him (or her) but, it seemed clear that it couldn’t fly. Thatcher and Finn fed him a can of tuna fish, which he happily gulped down, and then a co-worker took him to a veterinary clinic. He was so gentle. Fingers crossed for the poor little guy (or gal).
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1/2 Price Menu at The Rudder & The Studio… Again!
Cape Ann Dining News-
http://www.capeanneats.com
Get 1/2 off the menu at The Rudder today through Sunday and 1/2 off the menu at The Studio now through Wednesday (a little longer!). This deal won’t last forever so come in while you can! *Excludes Sushi
The Studio is now open every day at 11:30am and The Rudder will be open full time starting Memorial Day Weekend (Thursday, May 21st).
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#RockportMA Sunset Live From The Lobster Pool 7:30 Check It!
Get the Periscope App Here-
Periscope by Twitter, Inc.–
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They go live at 7:30 and will have a Q&A session using the free Periscope App.
This is a first I believe!
Frankie Gwynne writes-
Tonight starting at about 7:30 pm, friend of the Losbter Pool Frankie Gwynne will be trying some new tech using the Periscope app to broadcast their famous sunset. He will also be joined by a special guest from The Lobster Pool ownership group, so if you have any questions about this summer at the pool this would be a great time to “ask an owner” live! Download the Periscope app then follow @frankruptcy to be notified when the broadcast starts. Here’s the link to download it on an iPhone:
Periscope by Twitter, Inc.
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Wild, Wacky and Wonderful…Gloucester!
Story by Terry Weber
My husband and I were hiking in the Ravenswood Park area and saw this:
Yes, it appears to be part of a human skeleton, nailed to a tree. It was about 15 to 20 feet off the ground–too high for us to touch or get a closer look.
We discussed it, saying it was creepy, and hoped it was not real. We considered all the “rational” reasons part of a skeleton could be nailed to a tree: It was fake and just a prank from someone who wanted to cause a stir and obviously needs attention. Or, it was a leftover “decoration” that no one took down from a Halloween Haunted Woods event. Or, real or fake, it was a symbol, warning, or trail marker left by an unusual religious group. And last, we thought it might be part of a crime scene. Okay, maybe we have watched too many crime or zombie-apocalypse TV shows. But, we felt that there was a 1% chance it could be real.
With the 1% chance of it being real, I decided to tell the Gloucester Police. Even though I felt silly, I emailed Chief Campanello with a picture of the skeleton so he could decide if, or how, to proceed. The Chief was in Washington DC when I made the report, and he referred the situation to two of his officers. He said based on my picture it was worth looking at, but agreed it was probably just a prank.
Next thing I knew, I was meeting Lt. Joe Fitzgerald and Officer Troy Simoes at the entrance to Ravenswood Park. After looking at the map, we entered the woods from an entrance I was not familiar with, resulting in a navigation challenge while I tried to figure out where the bone was located from a new direction. We took two ATV’s that handled the wider parts of the trail well, but the trail soon became smaller and rockier. I may have screamed and cursed a few times when Lt. Fitzgerald apparently thought he was a NASCAR driver, plowing over rocks and plunging down hills at breakneck speeds. J Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but I hardly cried at all.
After about 15 minutes of searching for the right spot on the trail, we had to get off the ATV’s and start walking. I told the officers that the skeleton would be nailed to a tree on our right. A few minutes later, Officer Simoes said “I see it!” and he pointed to the left. I looked up, confused, as I thought the skeleton would be on the right. It was a different skeleton, on a completely different tree! But, like the other one, it appeared to be the foot and lower leg of a human.
Upon closer inspection (this bone was lower than the one my husband and I found), both officers concluded it was a fake. They could see little seams, and said that a nail would not cause such a neat indentation in the bone. I was relieved there was no crime victim, as were the officers. We also agreed even though the skeletons were fake, they were unsightly and not a great thing for small children to see.I apologized and thanked both officers for their time, but they said it’s always better to check something out than to ignore it. Plus, there are certainly worse ways to spend your time, riding on an ATV ride through the woods on a beautiful spring day!
After discussing my story with a few people, I heard through the grapevine that other hikers who have lived here longer than me knew about the bones. There may be many more nailed to trees, but no one had ever notified the police (at least not in recent history).
The experience left me with a few questions: Real or fake, why are the bones nailed to trees? How long have they been there? Who put them there? Have you ever noticed them? And, should they come down? Share your thoughts and stories!
Special thanks to Chief Campanello, Lt. Fitzgerald and Officer Simoes. And yes, Officer Simoes is related to GMG’s own Manny Simoes.
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The Uncommonly Common Yellowthroat
Male Common Yellowthroat fluffing and drying feathers after his many baths.
Splashing, and then dashing to a nearby tree, splashing and dashing again, and then returning for yet a third bath, this little male Common Yellowthroat seemed to relish in the fresh water at our birdbath. His more subduedly colored mate stayed well hidden and close to the ground and I was thrilled to see them both. This sweet pair of warblers have been in our garden for several days now and perhaps they’ll build their nest here!
Common Yellowthroats were at one time common however, their numbers have been steadily decreasing since the 1960s. Throughout the yellowthroat’s range they are suffering from habitat degradation and loss. Because they live in wetlands and eat primarily insects they, like countless wild creatures, are adversely affected by pesticides and poor water quality.
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Don’t Miss Backyard Growers Summer Seedling Sale Tuesday May 19th and Thursday May 21st
Come down to Backyard Growers HQ (269 Main St.) on TUESDAY 5/19 OR THURSDAY 5/21 from 3-6 PM to pickup $1 seedlings.
For seedlings we will have slicing tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sauce tomatoes, pepper varieties, eggplant, basil, parsley and more! We also have some High Mowing seed packets for sale.
IF YOU ARE A FIRST OR SECOND YEAR PARTICIPANT THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO GET YOUR FREE SEEDS/SEEDLINGS and shop for anything additional you may want.
Backyard Grower’s Photo
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Toeing The Line
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Enjoying Mother’s Day
Went to Mile Marker 1 for Mother’s Day brunch. Great food and a great view.
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Doing Their Part… “Free Tom”
Live Blogging. “Free Tom Brady” signs being held in Rockport
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REMINDER: IMPORTANT PUBLIC ARTS CONVERSATION TONIGHT 7pm to 9pm
Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken invites interested residents of Gloucester to join with her and the Committee for the Arts to begin a Public Conversation on the Arts on Thursday, May 14th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in the Kyrouz Auditorium at City Hall. The purpose of this facilitated discussion is to solicit ideas on what a public arts policy should look like. The meeting is not about individual projects, works of art, or location but about what should guide the City as it makes decisions on this important subject. “I am committed to carefully and thoughtfully considering issues related to the selection and siting of public art in the City of Gloucester and the upcoming Public Conversation on the Arts will be an invaluable tool,” said Mayor Romeo Theken.
Fisherman Memorial Painting by Paul Frontiero
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GHS Softball vs Swampscott
GHS defeats Swampscott 4-3 with walk off victory in last inning… two on, two out, two strikes, behind 3-2, …..base hit to drive in both runners for the win!
Good Morning Gloucester 