Community Stuff 12/18/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey.

I have a perfectly good (22 year old) standard size, tan Magic Chef refrigerator.

(Someone from Gloucester Housing Authority was going to take it, but they haven’t shown up to get it and may be having trouble finding someone to help them.)

if someone has a truck and some big strong men that can take it to the woman in need of it, that would be great!!! It would make a great Christmas present for this family. If anyone can help with this- email me info@dreamtimewellness.com or call- 978-283-4258. OR- If one of your readers needs it/wants, it has to be picked up between 7 and 8 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday 12/17.) (otherwise the appliance people are taking it away!)

Thank you Joey!     Karen Pischke

Extended hours for the Sarah Elizabeth Shop

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Hi Joey,

I’ve been printing like crazy and for those who don’t know, The Sarah Elizabeth Shop has awesome old fashioned cards that are all hand printed on the Acorn Press right in the shop. If people come down they are likely to find me printing out orders, which is a great opportunity to see the old girl in action (meaning the press-its from 1850)

This Christmas Ive printed limited editions of two local artists. One is Delores Rapp, who’s 20″x30″ linoleum block was bought recently at a church fair by Christina Rhodes and brought to me to be printed. Although it took two people to handle printing it, it looks great! With a copyright 1950, signed by the artist, it is Christmas nostalgia personified and a masterpiece of carving and design. If anyone has any other information about how she learned to carve so well or any other Delores Rapp prints, come in to the shop.

The other artist who’s work I printed is Mahlon Hoagland. His son Jay asked to do a special edition on the Acorn Press. He said that it was an honor to have them reprinted on the press that the Folly Cove Designers all used. The name of the blocks are “Cruising I” and Cruising II” and I have a few for sale in the shop for Christmas for those who can’t afford originals.

Some people ask me why I print other people’s work and I tell them, it’s to get people interested in the shop and to keep the shop going. No one ever got rich block printing on fabric but the more people realize the history and see it’s relevance, the more it can contribute to the quality of life on Cape Ann. It’s always a pleasure for me to enlighten people about the Folly Cove Designers, so if you don’t know much about them, come on by.
My shop has extended hours for December. Wednesday December 18- Tuesday, December 24, I will be open 10-5. Call (978)546-1037 to make an appointment for another time to shop or go to the website and place an order www.sarah-elizabeth-shop.com

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

Julia Garrison

owner and printer

The Sarah Elizabeth Shop

5 Whistlestop Mall

Rockport, MA

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Cape Ann Farmers Market Winter Solstice Market This Saturday 9-12PM

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

For more info- capeannfarmersmarket.org

Winter Market Poster 2013

Baby it’s cold outside…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Now that Paul Morrison has officially launched the winter Ice Crystal photos
here’s a few more. -Len Burgess

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8 Days Before Christmas Song ~ “Christmastime” from Bang-A-Song Studio!

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A rockin sweet party at Bang-A-Song Studio last night! “Christmastime is Here Again” sung by Tony and Samantha Goddesss.

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We are so fortunate to have the absolutely fantastic Bang-A-Song studio, a full service recording studio, located right here in Gloucester. Tony and Samantha Goddess simply could not be sweeter and their daughter Franny is adorable (and budding musician!). Visit Tony’s website for more information about Bang-A-Song.

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Calling All Men for Men’s Night ~ Thursday December 19th

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

Today I stopped in at Savour Wine and Cheese to pick up some holiday treats. Chef Matt Beach and Kathleen are looking forward to again hosting all the men shoppers. I heard that last year the shop was packed! Savour is just bursting with wonderful gifts-beautiful cheeses, imported meats, and appetizing treats from around the world, along with their stellar beer and wine offerings. Chef is preparing a delicious selection of appetizers to keep you fortified for a night of shopping, and select beer and wine will be available for tasting.

Have a great night and I hope you get all your shopping done!

Savour Wine and Cheese

Second Annual Men’s Night

Thursday, December 19th, 5-8 pm

Beer and Port Tasting

All complimentary ~

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The Illusion

Posted on by Marty Luster

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The Illusion

At mid ebb I was sitting at the side of
a tidal creek along the edge of the marsh
that cushions Essex Bay like a large soft pillow
placed on a  hard granite bed.

The stream was long and snaked off into the distance
reflecting both the border marsh grass and the
thin clouds far overhead.  The stones in the water
were like signposts showing the way to the sea.

What a lovely scene, I thought, how gentle and sublime.
This is the way to experience life; immersed in beauty,
a vision to hold onto – a flashback of the
best there is –  a remembrance of joyful days.

Three hours later, the stream was gone, the rock filled
bed was mud, no more a mirror of sky and grass .
And the rocks, alone and exposed, spoke only of what had been;
my river of peace and beauty now empty.

This must be a magician’s trick, an illusion that
appears and enthralls only to disappear
at the pass of a wand or the murmuring
of some secret and ancient incantation.

But I am the sorcerer. I am the illusionist
who attaches to objects and scenes the word
sublime. I conjure up the images to
be remembered; if not for me, beauty would not be.

Marty Luster

An encore, originally posted February 12, 2012.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Final Weekend for Art in the Schoolhouse

Posted on by God's Morning

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If you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, this weekend will be your last chance to see the Art in the Schoolhouse holiday show at Magnolia Historical Society, 46 Magnolia Ave.  There is a great collection of over 90 pieces of work, as well as a great selection of affordable holiday gift items.  A great opportunity to check out the new home of the Magnolia Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center.  Free admission and plenty of free parking.

E.J. Lefavour

CITY OF GLOUCESTER OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CODE RED – Issued at 1:30pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Good afternoon.  This is Mayor Carolyn Kirk with an important message from the City of Gloucester’s code red emergency messaging system. 

Effective at 7:00 pm this evening, Tuesday, December 17, 2013, the city has declared a snow emergency and parking ban on all city streets due to the arriving snow. 

From 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17, until 7:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, all vehicles are banned from parking on city streets.  

Violators of this emergency declaration are subject to ticketing and towing at the owners expense.  Residents may park in municipal and school parking lots.  If you park in a school lot, your vehicle must be removed by 6am tomorrow morning.

All residents and businesses are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property.  Your cooperation during this parking ban is necessary for efficient and safe snow clearing efforts. 

To repeat, the city of Gloucester has issued a parking ban on all city streets as of 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 17th.   The ban shall be in effect until 7:00 am on Wednesday, December 18th.

What a Difference a Day Makes

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

As another snow storm moves in the view from Lobster Cove in Manchester changes one day to the next.

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on by Sista Felicia

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This weeks GMG Cooks…

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Lisa Fornero writes ~ “Not perfect but pretty good for a first attempt!! Thanks Felicia!!”

Lisa, I think you did an amazing job! Enjoy!

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Lisa Canning writes~ “Made Sista’s soup. I think we will be eating it all month.”

Lisa It looks like a perfect month for soup…it’s cold out there!

This is the biggest cooking week of the year…Send in your photos of Sista Felicia Recipe and become a member of  “GMG COOKS” Club.

I’m looking forward to this weekends Seasons Best Cookie Competition at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck…There is still time to enter…and did you know that all entrants will be invited to “Sista Felicia Kitchen for a group cookie lesson…What are you waiting for….Sign up today by click link below…  

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They Went the Extra Mile for US

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Ann and Phil have been coming to the Sidewalk Bazaar in Gloucester for at least 15 years. They are long-time customers and now they're friends. They drove down from their home in Burlington Vermont just for the Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party at my gallery. That's quite a compliment to us all.
Ann and Phil have been coming to the Sidewalk Bazaar in Gloucester for at least 15 years. They are long-time customers and now they’re friends. They drove down from their home in Burlington Vermont just for the Good Morning Gloucester Holiday Party at my gallery. That’s quite a compliment to us all.

Community Photos 12/17/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey:

Here’s an interesting photograph of the moon shadowing a wild cherry tree on the snow from last night’s storm – Eastern Point lighthouse in the background.

Pat Morss

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Hi Joey, this pic is from the back shore.  Have a great weekend.

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GloucesterCast 12/15/13 With That Nutty Redhead and John Thomas Grant

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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The GloucesterCast Podcast Taped 12/15/13 With That Nutty Redhead and John Thomas Grant and Host Joey Ciaramitaro

To listen to the podcast-
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To order your nuts –www.thatnuttyredhead.com

 

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for John’s Photography- www.johnthomasgrant.com

Long Time FOB Jim Hughes Has Some Nice Things To Say

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

   We have never met but I’ve followed your blog since, I believe it was late 2007, it was a few months after Good Morning Gloucester came on line. Some friends had spent a day in Gloucester and had taken a picture of a sign in Cripple Cove that was hanging on a buoy. The picture did not come out well and they talked so much about what the sign said that I I had to find out just what it was. I talked to the editor at The Gloucester Times and he recommended I contact you since you were close to the buoy. I opened your blog and became so fascinated with your stories about Jinglenuts, Homey, Sista Felicia, Ed Collard, David Cox and his sport pictures Sean’s antics around the dock, your trips to the Caribbean and Naples  and more, that it became a morning ritual to read Pauly  Walnuts, Debbi, Marty’s Black and White creations, Friar Mathews pictures and quotes, and so on. I feel like I’ve lived in Gloucester for a long time and some day hopefully the winds will blow me north far enough to visit there.

   Now the point of this babbling, today I was in the office of Rich Jones Electric on Marco Island (17 miles south of Naples) and two customers walked in and saw the sailboats on the wall and started talking about old sailing vessels. The word Gloucester was dropped here and there and I asked “did I hear Gloucester mentioned”, Yes! they said, I could not help but ask if they had heard of Joey Ciaramitaro, “Joey, ” one said, “I’m his Uncle Bill, or rather his partners Uncle But everyone calls me Uncle Bill”. Bill Chambers.  A connection was made with Gloucester. Uncle Bill talked about your grandfather and the Nazis. I had read about it in your blog but wanted to hear his version(ha).  He talked about your lobsters and your Mother and Father and how great you and your cousin are, don’t get a swelled head, I know that no body could be as great as Uncle Bill said you are(ha). This makes the hope to visit Gloucester even stronger, when that day comes I’ll stop by and say Hay.

    Keep up the good work. Long may GMG live!!

Jim Hughes 

My New Website

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

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When you have a spare moment, I hope you’ll have a look at my new website at Kim Smith Designs. I think the wordpress theme Twenty Twelve is especially terrific for sharing photographs, films, and design projects. The Home page is my blog and above in the heading area are drop down menus highlighting current public design projects, new films, and more about my book Oh Garden of Fresh Possibilities!

On the HarborWalk page there are photos and information about some of the wildflowers planted there, with photos of the butterflies that these native beauties were planted to attract. You will also find a link to join the Friends of the HarborWalk. We are looking for volunteer members. I am going to be giving lots of talks about wildflowers and butterflies for members at the gardens this upcoming season and while volunteering, it will be a great opportunity for you to become better acquainted with the flora and fauna indigenous to the Northeast

I hope you find all easy to navigate. Thank you so much for visiting my website!