Would you be offended if…

Posted on by Alicia Unleashed

Who pays on the first date?  In the year 2015 there really isn’t a right or wrong answer.

Some men get offended when a woman insists on paying the bill and some women get offended when the men are adamant on paying. Is it who asks out who first is the one that pays? Is it the person that picks the place? Nevertheless it can be an awkward moment at the end of the meal.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: John Rockwell ~ Tonight!

Posted on by Joanne

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Dinner Specials Every Week!

 

Wednesday, March 11th
Special Guest: JOHN ROCKWELL!

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John is excited to be resuming Wednesdays over at Alchemy,
and will be bringing his gang into the Rhumb Line directly
from there this week. It is truly a great and hilarious time
whenever the two of us get a chance to play together… and
it’s been quite a while since the last! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there 🙂

Save Bunnie’s Leg!

Posted on by Alicia Pensarosa

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To help save Buddie’s leg, donate here: http://www.loveanimals.org/caaa-save-bunnies-leg.html

 

Bunnie was rescued from a high-kill shelter in the area of Acworth, GA by Cape Ann Animal Aid. After receiving a clean bill of health during her routine vet exam, Bunnie was spayed and ready for adoption…but Bunnie began walking with an occasional limp, favoring her right front leg.

X-rays revealed that Bunnie had a growth plate fracture. The fracture was old and likely occurred prior to her rescue. Bunnie had begun exhibiting symptoms of pain once her leg bones grew past a certain point. That’s because the fracture stopped bone growth of Bunnie’s radius, preventing it from growing normally to match the other bones in her leg.
Buddie needs surgurey to lengthen the bone medically using a procedure called Distraction Osteogenisis. Distraction Osteogenisis surgery relies on the bone continuing to grow under medically forced circumstances. During surgery, an external fixator will be secured to Bunnie’s bone allowing for it to be slowly lengthened (.5-1mm per day) until the desired bone length is reached.

This procedure is very costly and they are anticipating a vet bill of approximately $5,250. This includes expenses (provided at a reduced cost by Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital) for pre-operative blood work and x-rays and post-operative pain management medication.

To Learn more and help save Buddie’s leg visit: http://www.loveanimals.org/caaa-save-bunnies-leg.html

They are very close to their goal, but need your help!

 

 

Spring in Gloucester, circa 1940

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This is what Stacy Boulevard and the Fisherman at the Wheel statue will look like when I take my next long walk. Photo by Alice M. Curtis, circa 1940.

St. Joseph Novena Coffee Time at Sista Felicia’s

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Raspberry Shortbread cookies made by Susan Lovasco

Last night an assortment of freshly baked deserts were enjoyed during the customary “Novena Coffee” time following the rosary!

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Tonight I’m planning to surprise the ladies with a few of my all time favorite sweet confections, Pinulata and Fried Ricotta Cassateddi.

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Click link below for my Step-by-Step Pinulata Video recipe

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqQXrN7_h80

Warning. Don’t Share.

Posted on by Nichole S.

Silly us.  A friend and I thought that we could share one serving of the Franklin’s unbelievable Seafood Mac & Cheese!

And, while we probably could have, because it is a good size and super rich…it is simply too yummy to share.  So, we ordered a second.

For the record, the Sangria wasn’t too bad either.

Check out the Franklin’s menu here.

 

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Eating My Favorite Appetizer at the Azorean – Sardines

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

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Gloucester Celebrates International Women’s Day!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

International Women's Day Festa della Donna Figli di Trappeto Gloucester MA. -10 JPGInternational’s Women’s Day, or Festa della Donna, held last night at the Gloucester House Restaurant and hosted by Figli di Trappeto was, simply put, a smashing fun time. In attendance were an amazing group of Gloucester community-minded women and it was an honor to be with such a group, and all gathered under one roof!  

Crocetta Groppo gave a heart felt speech honoring Gloucester’s first Sicilian-American woman mayor, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Thekan. The guests included State Representative Ann Margaret Ferrante, Angela Sanfilippo, and Mayor Romeo Thekan’s sisters Rosaria Floyd and Marianne Pacquette. The Gloucester House was transformed into a charming country western club with cheery red and white checked tablecloths, golden yellow sunflowers, red bandanas, milk bottle vases, and rustic touches abounding. After a delicious dinner of fried chicken, ribs, succotash, and macaroni and cheese, dancing ensued well into the night.

Stetson Hats Off to organizers Crocetta Groppo, Geri Parisi, Kathy Numerosi, Faye Pavia, Josephine Taormina, Fay Puopolo, Enza Taormina, and Nancy Millefoglie!

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE from MAYOR ROMEO THEKEN: FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN Main Street!!!

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Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken has sent off a Memorandum to the City Council.  It reads as follows.

“After a long, extraordinarily snowy winter, it’s time to celebrate the arrival of spring.  In an effort to encourage people to shop and dine downtown, the Administration is announcing a parking meter holiday in which all parking meter fees on Main Street will be waived effective March 16 through March 31, 2015.

We are optimistic that this will generate much needed business for the downtown shops and restaurants and we are working with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to reach out to the downtown merchants to publicize this promotional event” 

In order for this “parking holiday” to work we must all be vigilant to make sure we all do not abuse the parking privilege by parking on Main Street.  Please explain to employees that the parking in front of businesses are for customers only not employee parking.

Please, lets make this promotion by the Mayor work for us, God knows this has been one rough winter.

Thank You Madam Mayor, for helping and thinking of our downtown.

Moving Forward.
Joe Ciolino
Chair- Gloucester Downtown Association

Live From The Ciaramitaro Family’s St. Joseph Altar

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Sebastian McDonald Just stopped by to gift antique statues that once adorned the St. Joseph Altar of his deceased grandmother, Ida Lovasco. Sabastian shared his beautiful St. Joseph childhood memories with me while he unwrapped the precious figurines. We broke into song together as we looked through the delicate pages of an original copy of the pray/song booklet used annually for over fifty years at the Lovasco Family altar on Addison Street here in Gloucester. I’m honored to have pieces of another families St. Joseph Altar displayed on this year altar. I personally would like to thank Sabastian and the Lovasco family for their special gift! Our family with cherish them forever!
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Today I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support by family and friends. Three years ago this altar was constructed after a vivid dream. I woke my husband St. Barry from a sound sleep, to share my dream after having it six nights in a row. On that sixth night he handed me a piece of paper and pen and asked me to draw what I had dreamed. He glanced at my sketched drawing and said ” My Love, you only have 3 saint statues, that altar looks large, what are you going to fill it with?” I replayed, “I’m not worried about filling it, I have faith that the saints will find their way to this altar. Within the next 24 hours literally dozens of saints arrived at my doorstep, and fo the past 3 years they continue to find their way. Feeling truly blessed and honored. The vibe felt each night praying in front of this altar is amazingly powerful. 

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