My view driving up Washington St. towards Lanes Cove on Saturday. I had to chase the end and see where it would land.
Of course it takes me to the cove for a better view. It was a raging windy day by the water. It felt like a steady 35-45 mph thumping. It had to have been a gale.
And upon turning down Duley St. I found a special moment. Lanes Cove at sunset never disappoints. And behold, with the wind bearing down so hard I could barely keep my feet steady, this was my reverse view. Pay-dirt.
A wispy dance of color, clouds, and rain painted a glow that could take your breath away. And, so it did.
May we never forget how fortunate we all are to live in such a place of perfect beauty and heritage.
(all iPhone 13 images)
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St. John’s Church will hold an Interfaith Service of Thanksgiving on Monday, November 25 at 4:00 pm at St. John’s Church, 48 Middle St. Gloucester. This service is offered in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist Church, Gloucester, First Congregational Church, Rockport, Temple Ahavat Achim, Gloucester and First Church, Wenham. Please join us as we focus our prayers, blessings and choral voices on things that unite us. We will be taking an offering of cereal for the Open Door and monetary donations for the Younity Access Center in Gloucester, which offers a variety of services to youth ages 16-25 who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or have experiences with substance use, housing instability, and/or mental health needs. Some parking available in St. John’s parking lot across from 18 Washington Street. Festive reception to follow.
Thank you!
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Since we stopped at Turtle Alley for a special gift, it seemed only fair to also go to Nichols Candy when I needed some special sweets for a baby shower. It always feels so cozy and homey in there and the staff is exceptionally helpful. I successfully selected a bucket of sweet treats for the shower and lingered a bit looking at the tempting treats. Thanks Nichols!
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It’s been slow out there, so here are a few current encounters, and some older ones that remind us of the seasons we have left behind.
Friends have add lifesize India Elephants to their extended family.Dressed for their welcoming party.These two USCG boats were performing maneuvers for most of two days.The winter birds are flying in at Niles Pond – a flotilla of Ring-necked Ducks.Across the pond, a juvenile Bald Eagle checks out the water birds.And finds a perch to survey dinner options.Now back to spring. I wish this hydroseeded lawn had remained turquoise.A bumble bee doing its thing on a fall hydrangea.Preening Great Egret at Niles Pond.Visiting schooner Corwith Cramer anchored in a misty outer harbor.“I can help you with that little one.”“I got my dinner.”
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Video/photo mid November sunrise, Wingaersheek Beach: Crossed paths with a lone coyote twice. Saw it cut across the parking lot straight up path 1, turn left across the dunes, and climb up out of sight, heading in the direction of the homes on the bluff. About 40 minutes later, I was surprised to witness it now galloping along the water’s edge over to the rocks, pausing momentarily to check out a beachwalker with a dog emerging from path 1, then exiting path 3. Evidently, it had completed a big circle route.
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Please mark your calendars and join the Cape Ann Makers Market event at the Cruiseport in one week! Pat D’s Photos will be on hand as will Ardizzoni Photography, Cape Ann Sea Salts, Hold Fast and many other favorite vendors. Looking forward to seeing you there and at the many other upcoming holiday events!
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The Cut in Gloucester, MA has announced two popular shows are set to return to the North Shore’s latest entertainment venue in February. Back To Black Live: The Music of Amy Winehouse featuring Gloucester native Megan Wolf returns by popular demand to The Cut on February 1st following September’s wildly successful show, and Booty Vortex, known as Boston’s Finest Funk and Disco Band, will play the groovy tunes of the 70s on February 15. Tickets go on sale for these shows on Friday, November 22 at 10 am at thecutlive.com.
Megan Wolf, backed by some of Boston’s greatest players, will take audiences through a tour-de-force of Amy Winehouse’s 5x Grammy-Award winning album “Back to Black” and other fan favorites. Wolf’s renditions of “Rehab,” “Back to Black,” “Love is a Losing Game,” “You Know I’m No Good,” and “Tears Dry On Their Own” have audiences singing and swinging in celebration of all things Winehouse.
Booty Vortex is a collection of the finest, funkiest musicians from across New England ever to play the groovy tunes from the ’70s. The heat these players/singers bring is guaranteed to knock audiences off their feet. Gold Finger, Brass Tornado, Slip-N-Slide, Meat Hammer, Pixi Stix, Super Sonic, Huggy Bear, Minty Fresh, Baby Gold, and Silky Smooth all come together to form Boston’s Finest Funk & Disco Band.
Other shows coming to The Cut Live include Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light on November 21, Amy Helm on November 22, Vapors Of Morphine on November 23, Alisan Porter on November 30, The Glostafarians and The Carnivals on December 7, Brass Fed Nation Holiday Bash on December 12, The LeeVees Hanukkah Party For All on December 13, and HOLIDAYS & WINTERTIDE:A Night of Christmas and Winter Music with Chris + Joe, Renee + Joe, and Dennis Monagle on December 14.
The Cut, a multi-purpose entertainment venue and restaurant at 177 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, MA is a 22,000 square-foot facility featuring a restaurant (capacity 150), a flexible concert space (500 general admission, 300 seated), and rehearsal and recording studios.
For tickets, dining room reservations, and other information, visit thecutlive.com.
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Event: Lanesville Congregational Church Annual Christmas Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, December 7 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Place: Lanesville Congregational Church, 1120 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Description: Join us for Lanesville Congregational’s annual Christmas Fair, featuring lots of great sale items (white elephant gifts, crafts, baked goods, books, Christmas greens, etc) and delicious hot breakfast and lunch items (including homemade fish chowder). All proceeds will benefit our 2025 service and misisons trip to Canton Mississippi. See you Saturday!
Good Morning Gloucester 