If There’s a God They Won’t Let Peyton Manning Win Today

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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For no other reason than just wanting to put to rest any discussion with him in the same category as Tom Brady as the Best QB of all time.

It’s very simple why I want the Seahawks to win.  For the love of god I just can’t bear to listen to sports media talk about Peyton incessantly all next year.

Let him lose and let him lose decisively.

In a perfect world Richard Sherman stubs his toe on the first play of the game, Payton Manning keys on his replacement and throws 5 interceptions.

For the record I think Peyton Manning is a classy guy and a great quarterback.  I’m just sick of looking at Tom Brady’s far and away better statistics in just about every category and hearing the sports media talk about Manning as if he is even in the same category of elite QB.

Who do you want to win tonight’s Superbowl?

Making Sunday Dinner with My New Favorite Kitchen Gadget

Posted on by Sista Felicia

PrintA few weeks ago while shopping the clearance section at our local Marshalls I spotted a marked down ravioli press, a kitchen gadget  I have always wanted to try. I tossed it in my drawer of cutters and kinda forgot about it until being inspired to make homemade pasta during my trip to Boston’s North End yesterday.  For years I have cut and pressed ravioli by hand just like my Grandmother Felicia did.  I am beyond thrilled to have stumbled across this ravioli press. I am even more thrilled by how incredibly easy it was to use and how well it cut and sealed each raviolis edge, at the same time.  I give this gadget a double thumbs ups and I know my grandmother Felicia would have too!

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Yesterday after returning home from Boston I headed straight to the kitchen to find that ravioli press and whipped up 74 ricotta filled ravioli for todays Pre-Game Sunday Dinner

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Today we enjoyed the fruits of my yesterdays labor, and according to my husband son BJ  and princess Coconut…they were “the best I have ever made!”

Screw That Rat Punxsutawney

Posted on by paultmorrison

Punxatawney Phil six more weeks of winter blah blah blah if you plan your life around a rat in Pensyltucky I got news for you. The rat is only right 41% of the time since 1987.

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2/2/2014, 7:09AM iPhone 5s, Chapin’s Gully, Dry Salvages with the Breakwater exposed at low tide showing the Straightsmouth flank if you click in a few times.

Now go outside this lovely morning on Cape Ann and check it out. After a Polar Vortex or three the morning seems balmy. And the sunrise over the Rockport Breakwater was lovely.

Rubber Duck has called it: Winter is over. Let’s start scraping, buy some bottom paint, maybe some deadly dick lures to catch an early mackerel.

Oceanside Hotel Menu September 1, 1947 Magnolia MA

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Good Evening Joey,

I was going through some papers today and found a dinner menu from the Oceanside Hotel

or the night of September 1, 1947.  My mother, who was a 17 year old nanny,  told me she had saved it from her trip there with the Drucker family for whom she worked.  When I googled the hotel, I found your blog. 

I have attached a scan of it.  If this is something that you would like for your collection, I would be happy to forward it.  My mother had kept it folded all these years, so it shows some wear.  I would like very much to give it to someone to whom it means more, either yourself or anyone else, as she passed years ago and it does not hold much sentimental meaning to me.

Hoping you may want it,

Sharon Viola

Oceanside Hotel

Sunday February 2ND 2014 Cape Ann Forecast..

Posted on by Peter J Lovasco

Well today is Ground Hog Day ! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or not ? Him who wants 6 more weeks of Winter?

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MARINE FORECAST..
Sun: SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Sun Night: NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Today’s Forecast … Mostly cloudy few showers possible highs 45-50 degrees.. Winds south west 10-15 mph.. Tonight mostly cloudy low around 35. West winds 10-15 mph…

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Community Stuff 1/2/14

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Theatre in the Pines Prepares for spring performance

Nan Webber, Director, Theatre in The Pines, announced recently that The Heiress, by Ruth & Augusus Goetz will be the spring program in May.

The Heiress, takes place in New York in the 1850’s and the story tells of a shy and plain young girl , Catherine Sloper who falls desperately in love with a delightful young fortune hunter. Catherine lacks the worldliness from realizing the young man proposing to her is not entirely drawn to her by her charm.

Performance of The Heiress will take place on May 15, 16, 17 & 18. at Sprian Hall, located on the corner of Broadway and School Street in Rockport.

Plans are also underway for the September performance of Romeo & Juliet in September at the Shlin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport. 

Further details regarding both performance will be shared as these date near.

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Hi Joey,

I’m excited to share the news that a free community sing-a-long to celebrate the life, spirit and music of Pete Seeger has been planned for Friday, February 7 at 7:00 PM at the Lanesville Community Center.
Pete Seeger, one of America’s best-loved folksingers, an untiring activist, environmentalist, and an inspiration to many, passed away on January 27th, 2014.
This will be a participatory evening.  Though a number of seasoned Cape Ann folk performers (roster is still growing!) will attend prepared to lead songs, all are welcome to bring acoustic instruments and a song or story to share.  Song sheets will be available.

We hope the 7:00 start time will encourage families with young children to attend.  It’s fine to bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share if so desired. Spread the word! Bring friends! Bring family! And remember, there is no charge for admission.

Rose Sheehan,

Folk Life Studio

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News From Cape Ann Animal Aid
January 2014

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Shelter Happenings

SallyStarting 2014 Off Right!
The New Year started of right here at our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter! Big Sally, who spent over a year, in total, waiting for a new home, was finally adopted in early January! Hooray for Sally!
Christopher Cutler Rich Animal ShelterNew Hours in 2014
Our Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter will now be open for adoptions and visitors 6 days a week! We’re now open on Tuesdays from 11am-5pm. Come visit us soon!
See Complete List of Open Hours
ValentineGive a Helping Heart this Valentine’s Day
Make a donation in honor of your valentine, loved one, friend, or family member for Valentine’s Day and we’ll hang a heart and message of your choice in our shelter.
Learn More About Helping Hearts

Zoe MurrayMeet Our New Volunteer and Event Coordinator: Zoë Murray
Zoë Murray, a Rockport native, comes to Cape Ann Animal Aid after many years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, where she gained valuable experience in management and event planning. With her creativity, positive attitude, and friendly nature, Zoë is a strong addition to our team.

 

 

 

 

Hello Joey,

Hope you can use this on Good Morning Gloucester.

Thanks,

Joseph

Featured in CAST’s Valentine celebration are Stephanie Cochran, Henry Cooper, Jeffrey Ellis, Madeleine Harlan, Ashlee Holm, Ray Jenness, Alison Landoni, David McCaleb, Nick Neyeloff, Dominic Parry, Thomas Rash, Annegret Reiner, Donald Roby, Jessie Sorrells, Carl Thomsen, and Daria Whittaker. Directors are Ashlee Holm, Ray Jenness, Thomas Rash, and Jessie Sorrells. Each performance will be followed by a reception with refreshments and door prizes.

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Art Haven February Vacation Schedule

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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It’s $40/day from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Brown bag lunch.

Scholarships for $20/day are available.

20 student MAX enrollment

We sell out fast!

Questions?  Call Art Haven at 978-283-3888 between 3 – 7pm M-F.

REGISTER ONLINE

www.ArtHaven.org

www.TheHiveCenter.org

Super Bowl Puppy Love

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Only in America are the artistic and humorous commercials as eagerly anticipated as is the main event! This commercial really pulls at your heart strings. What’s not to love!

When first I heard the commercial I thought the beginning of the soundtrack sounded similar to the chorus of the Lumineer’s sweet song “Ho-Hey.” Do you hear the similarities?

Johnny Winter’s Johnny B. Goode at the Larcom Last Night!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Congratulations to Gloucester’s Peter and Vickie Van Ness for a sold out Johnny Winter concert last night at the Larcom Theatre!

Click here for What’ Happening  Larcom

Big Bang Boom

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns
Calling All Kids!
Join us February 8, 2pm
at the Ferrini Dramatics Center, HWRHS for:
Big Bang Boom, a pop/rock band playing (parent-friendly) kid’s tunes, is set to rock the house in a live family concert sponsored by the Hamilton-Wenham Friends of the Arts and funded in part by the Hamilton –Wenham Cultural Council.
Established in 2007, Big Bang Boom hails from Greensboro, NC and has played venues large and small around the country.  Big Bang Boom is kid’s music with a pop sensibility.  It is something parents can feel good about letting their kids listen to and that they will enjoy too!
All proceeds from the event go right back to our community arts programs!
–       Tickets are $10 each or 4 or more $8 (limit 12)
–       Seats are general admission
–       Save time and order your advance tickets online @ HWFOTA.ORG
–       A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door
For more information on Big Bang Boom go to:
Thank you for supporting the arts in Hamilton-Wenham!  We’ll see you at the show!

Even Seals Have Frustrating Days

Posted on by God's Morning

even seals have frustrations

This big rolly polly seal was trying so hard to stay on his rock as the tide came in at Brace Cove.  Eventually the sea won and knocked him off.

E.J. Lefavour

Daniel Webster Quote of The Week From Greg Bover

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

“A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures.”

Daniel Webster (1782 – 1852)

A New Hampshire native and graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Dartmouth College, Webster, a member of the Whig Party, served New Hampshire in the House of Representatives and Massachusetts in the Senate during the turbulent years leading up to the Civil War. He worked tirelessly to preserve the Union, opposing efforts at secession by New England during the War of 1812, and by the South in the 1840’s and 50’s. Although known best for his fiery and (by today’s standards) flowery oratory in the Senate, he also served as Secretary of State in the Harrison, Tyler, and Fillmore administrations. Among his many accomplishments, it was Webster who filed legislation introducing pre-paid self-adhesive postage stamps in 1847; his portrait has appeared on Postal Service stamps 11 times, more than most presidents.

Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tostada with Homemade Salsa and Guacamole

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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Get Your Game on tomorrow with 3 tasty recipes

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