At the State Pier so this little guy going so fast the duck was actually leaving a wake, I used photo shop to show colors. It was really cute.
Sunday March 9th , 2014 Cape Ann Weather…
Marine Forecast….
This Afternoon: NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Tonight: W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Mon: SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow showers.
Mon Night: S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sunrise 7:01AM Sunset 6:43PM
First Quarter Moon Visible 59%
Thanks So Much To Donna And Rick for having us at GMG Mug-Up.. We had so much fun and really enjoyed meeting everyone !! Thank You …
Video Forecast Sunday March 9th ,2014… Enjoy thanks for viewing 🙂
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“Yeah, but then I would owe God publishing,” says Pharrell Williams, a synesthete
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year or so, you’ve probably seen this guy. He’s won 10 Grammys and was nominated for an Oscar. Turns out, he has a condition, known as synesthesia, which causes him to “see” music as colors.
In this very short, fascinating interview, he explains what that’s like and muses with The Dinner Party Download host, Rico Gagliano, about a possible celestial “key” for writing music.
Honestly, it is worth 4 minutes of your time to listen to this interview. Do it now.
OK, now that you’ve heard the interview, there’s still enough time to bop on down to Beverly at 3PM and sing along with Henri Smith and his band New Orleans Friends & Flavours featuring another Grammy winner, Charles Neville of the Neville brothers. We’re recording today’s concert, so you, too, can be on a record with Grammy winners! Seats are still available. Get them here.
Then, back to Cape Ann for some good music on this side of the bridge. See tonight’s full live music lineup here.
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AWESOME DEAL ALERT! Update.
ENDS SOON! Around 12am 3/10/2014
Tickets for a Sail on the Thomas E Lannon.
Only $25.00 each a $40 Value
I Bought Two!
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Mystery Rocky
As I left Sista Felicia’s house yesterday to go on a supplies run, I saw this jogger getting at it down the back shore. I scrambled for my phone to snag a quick shot. I was then inspired by this man. He wasn’t big, he wasn’t fast, he wasn’t young, but he sure as hell was getting it done. Who are you Bass Rocky? Does anybody know the mystery man?
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View From SunSet Rock, Poles Hill
These photos are from 2006. It’s a great hike from the Poles hill path to Sunset Rock. Beautiful views of Gloucester, Annisquam River, Gloucester Harbor, our House and our pond.
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Time To Pack Away The Dried St. Joseph Pasta
Grandma and Amanda pack up the dried St. Joseph Pasta for next weeks feast!
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Live Blogging Pete showing me how
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Altar for … Saint Joseph?
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Mary Barker Brightens Our Day
Hi Joey,
This winter has been so long, so cold, and so snowy. I think most of us are more than ready for spring. During the snow storm this week, I decided to brighten my day by going to Rocky Neck to enjoy some of bright colors and artistry displayed on manny of the homes and shops there.
I thought I would share some of the spots that helped brighten my day.
Mary Barker
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Magnolia: The Cape Ann MarketWATCH 3/8/14 From Kenny MacCarthy
This week, we’re talking about:
- Magnolia
- Beverly
- 11 properties in various states of repair and disrepair
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Community Stuff 3/9/14
NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
A traditional New England Boiled Dinner will be served at the First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave., on Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m.
The meal will include corned beef and smoked shoulder, vegetables, homemade bread, desserts, and beverages.
The suggested donation is $10. Everyone is welcome. Please share with your friends! 🙂
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Capt Pete’s new grandson
Capt. Pete Mondello is a grandfather again.
Jackson Joseph Martin
7lbs 10 oz, 19.5″
3/7/14 8:25 pmBorn to Haley Mondello and Sean Martin
Sent from my Galaxy S®III
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Ninja Polar Bear Attacks Bearded Seal
Before you watch the video- “Who are you rooting for?”
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Gloucester Classic- St Joseph’s Sandwich at Virgilios
If you haven’t had one I’d say it’s one of those things that even if you moved here ten years ago I still wouldn’t consider you a local.
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Carl Sandburg Quote of the Week from Greg Bover
“Poetry is an echo asking a shadow to dance.”
Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)
An Illinois native, Sandburg left school at thirteen. He worked as a porter, bricklayer, coal heaver, and a farm laborer before briefly entering, but never finishing, college. He began his writing career at the Chicago Daily News and ultimately won three Pulitzer Prizes, two for his poetry in 1919 and 1951 and one for his widely read multi-volume biography of Lincoln, in 1940. Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories, for children, and his accessible poetry made him a popular figure in mid-20th century America. It was Sandburg who characterized Chicago as “Hog Butcher for the World …City of Big Shoulders.” His American Songbag, a collection of folksongs, and his Grammy- winning recordings of these songs accompanying himself on solo guitar, did much to advance the folk revival of the 1960’s.
Although often attributed to others, it was Sandburg who said, “Sometime they’ll give a war and no one will come.”
We are still waiting.
Gregory R Bover
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David Cox vs Sports Illustrated
Catherine Ryan Submits-
Hey, Joey,
GMG photographers serve up passion and inspiration daily, so no surprise Joey recognizes local sports and talent on his blog.
Decisive shots by sports photographers freeze and interpret the best of sports moments: elements of beauty, determination, athleticism, emotion. GMG contributor, David Cox, is one hard-working pro photographer, known for just that. FOBs and residents know his shots of local school sports, crowds, events, nature and people.
Both are great photos and deserve high resolution inspection. See the stands in David’s– all the ohs and awes. The second photo is by Damian Strohmeyer on assignment from Sports Illustrated, published in the October 14, 2013 issue, pp 30-31 double page spread. We could do this comparison for the Koji Uehara leap-lift seen round the world, seconds after the Red Sox advanced to the 2013 World Series Game (various angles made it on many “pictures of the year” lists for 2013.) Sports Illustrated, national print media, game on! When Cox has a chance to be in the right seat at the right time, he doesn’t miss.
More David Cox photo examples
Somehow David Cox can shoot a clean background and direct our focus to the main event. Not easy to do. We look exactly where it’s needed, and have the bonus luxury to take our time for any all-over mosaic or atmosphere.
David Cox, Gloucester’s BBB sports + more photographer. When he’s not crouching and climbing around for careful framing and action shots, he’s a fixture downtown as the proprietor of Main Street Arts and Antiques. You can visit there to see his art while browsing an eclectic mix of consignments. If you know David, his pictures and his store suit him.
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We’re Off to See the Wizard!
My friend, Briar Fandetti Forsythe, is a not only a fabulous baker, but also a movie buff. In April she is attending the Turner Film Festival, Los Angeles, where a huge celebration is scheduled for the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz (1939). In anticipation of her upcoming trip she’s combined two of her passions, whipping up a batch of cookies for her friends, featuring Dorothy, from The Wizard of Oz!
See Briar’s Virginia Lee Burton Little House cookies here.
Early Wizard of Oz Poster
As you’ve read here in previous posts, Briar is the proprietor of Willowdale Estate. Several times throughout the year, Willowdale holds fun family nights (free) with screenings of classic movies. It’s a great way to see the Estate, sample Briar’s exquisite cooking, and experience Willowdale’s welcoming hospitality!
Willowdale Estate, Topsfield
Note ~ My daughter Liv read, and reread, L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and the novel’s many sequels. It’s a fabulously captivating series not to be overlooked for your young reader!
Briar Fandetti-Forsythe cookie photos; The Wizard of Oz promotion posters courtesy google image search.
See more The Wizard of Oz original posters, lobby cards, and info about the 75th anniversary screening here: Continue reading “We’re Off to See the Wizard!”
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Early March Beach Day
Good Morning Gloucester 