My View of Life on the Dock
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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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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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:
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Story by Terry Weber
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.
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.
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.
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
Went to Mile Marker 1 for Mother’s Day brunch. Great food and a great view.
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
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!
Sunday, May 17, 2015 ~ 2:00 until 3:00
On the green in front of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church located at the corner of Church and Green Streets in Gloucester, MA.
After the long, cold winter, it is time to get outside and celebrate the spring!
Rose Sheehan of Folk Life Studio will present the Second Annual Gloucester May Celebration – complete with live music, a maypole and morris dancers – on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM.
This family-friendly, participatory 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.
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PLANT SALE TO BENEFIT GLOUCESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Stacy Boulevard near the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial, Gloucester, MA Saturday, May 16th 2015 from 8am –noon
Plant Donations Accepted — Friday, May 16th, from 6pm-7pm at the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial
· Veggie Seedlings and Lettuce plants grown by 6th graders at O’Maley
· 19 varieties of tomatoes
· 15 varieties of peppers
· Hardy Gloucester Grown Perennials
Arrive early on Saturday for great bargains – $1.00 seedlings $2.00-$3.00 perennial plants! Help Gloucester Education Foundation and beautify your gardens. If you have a garden, please think about what perennials you have that may need to be divided and donate plants to our cause. Plant identification is helpful but not required.
All usable gardening items, plants, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable donations are welcome or contact Susan@GenerousGardeners.org to arrange pick up or drop off at an earlier date. Since all of the proceeds benefit GEF, you will get a tax deduction for whatever we earn from your plants.
Please contact Susan Kelly or 978-282-3306 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help. Also, if you need pots for your plants, we will be happy to provide them
An Atlanta smile now in Gloucester, a bright smile from a visitor from Beverly who I believe was featured in yesterday’s post by Marty Luster “Another Fine Day on The Boulevard”, a dog stealing a Kiss, and Buoni Amici (Good Friends)
Rockport Middle/High School is proud to announce that The Lighthouse Project a group of students working with Ms. Amy Rose have designated Thursday, May 14th as a “go viral” Act of Kindness Day.
The Lighthouse Project is encouraging all RMHS students, families, faculty and staff to proudly post an act of kindness they have given or received over the course of the day using the hash tag #lighthousechallenge.
The movement is meant to prove that small, random acts of kindness can lead and inspire others to understand the power we all have to change the world. We are grateful to our new neighbors at The Institute for Savings for sponsoring this event! Look for t-shirts provided by The Institution for Savings. The blue t-shirts ask the question, “How Can We Change the World?” on the front and answer it with “One Random Act of Kindness at a Time” on the back!
In addition to t-shirts and bracelets to support the movement, middle school students are planning to put smiley face magnets with inspirational statements on every locker in the entire school! During the day students will be writing notes of appreciation for every staff member in the building including every teacher, cafeteria staff member, custodian, para-professional, nurse and office staff member. Students will be recognized for their efforts by receiving incentives and praise throughout the day.
At 2pm we have a photographer coming to take a picture of everyone who received t-shirts or bracelets for their efforts! Help us spread the movement and prove to our youth that kindness counts and that achieving big goals starts by small acts of helping others. Check out The Lighthouse project on twitter @arose_project and don’t forget to use the hashtag #lighthousechallenge to get involved!
Good Morning Gloucester 