The Dry Salvages
A famous poem was written in 1941 by Gloucester’s TS Eliot about the Dry Salvages. He’s very difficult to read and understand. But here’s what his poem means to me: “In life, we’ll all run aground sooner or later. Let’s do right by our fellow human beings while we can, before the Salvages claim us too.”
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Search Questions I Get
Joey,
Could you please tell me where I can find the promo you ran about my new book. I’ve been looking through today’s GMG and I can’t locate it.
Thanks,
Barry Stacks
Go Ahead Click The Google Search Button. Please. I know you have it in you. I just know it can’t be that difficult to grasp that there is thing on the interwebs called Google that actually allows you to find things that may be posted about a certain subject you may be interested in.
If you have a thing against the word “Google” and it sends shivers up your spine perhaps you could try Bing.
Googlephobia- the fear of using a friggin search engine to find something on the internet.
I swear to Christ I get 3-5 of these questions a day. Every day. It’s maddening.
On top of being able to search anything on the internet there’s also a Good Morning Gloucester Search Engine. I swear it’s there. I promise
actual screen Shot of Good Morning Gloucester Home Page below
You can go to the homepage here- www.goodmorninggloucester.com Bookmark it for easy reference. The search engine is in the top right corner.
You can use it to search. I promise you won’t get herpes or anything. It’s been tested.
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Community Photos 10/15/13
Lanes Cove photos from Anthony Marks
Sea Monster, a driftwood sculpture by Rockport artist DR
Photo by Matt Cegelis
Cegelis Art Group
http://cegelisartgroup.photoshelter.com
New visitors in Annisquam
We hear their cock-a-doodle-do day and night!
Gary Hasselschwert
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Community Stuff 10/25/13
The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann conducted a televised debate between the two mayoral candidates. This will be broadcast on CATV:
Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 pm
Friday, October 25, 1:00 am
Saturday, October 26, 8:00 pm
The League also contacted the candidates for School Committee and City Council requesting that they participate in a website forum. The candidates responses to several questions can be found on the League website at www.lwvcapeann.org. All Voting Information will be posted on this site.
October 29th at Lanesville Community Center will be a debate for council/school committee/mayor from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
November 5th – Gloucester city elections
June Michaels, co-president
League of Women Voters of Cape Ann
Joey: The Rockport Garden Club provides donations to Open Door, scholarships, etc.
If you would be so kind to place this flyer up, I know they would appreciated it.
Thank you for your consideration!
Best,
Tina
Hello Joey!
Did you know that at the last Community Dance our dancers ranged in age from 3 years old to 82?
It is great to have such a fun, multi-generational event with live music and lots of socializing.
We hope to see old faces and new at our next dance, Sunday,October 27.
Veterans of Cape Ann
Hi Everyone!
We have a pretty exciting event happening at Local Colors from 6-8 on November 2nd including light refreshments. Several members got together and created art in the Mexican tradition (updated with a New England flair) for this holiday. It is believed departed ones come back to visit their loved ones on the 2nd of November. The family often prepares for the visit with their favorite food, drink, flowers, brightly decorated sugar skulls and a special altar with photos and fond memories. We have created a humorous display at the Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street in Gloucester to celebrate art and those who have been our inspiration. Feel free to write your own dedication on our public altar. The exhibit is going on now through November 8th with a reception that is open and free to the public on November 2, from 6 to 8 pm. Please come and join us!
For photos of the display and art work visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterArt and http://www.local-colors.org/ You can also read more about Dia de los Muertos and how it differs from Halloween at my blog at http://anisoulmusings.wordpress.com/
We hope to see you there!
Best Always
Kathy Bucholska
ANI SOL Designs
Jon Cahill forwards-
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Black and White Masquerade
Having so much fun making masks and getting ready for a friend’s Black and White Masquerade Party tonight. I just hope the glue holds up!! I made two and can’t decide which one to wear, but daughter Liv needs one for a Halloween party next week so will get them off to her tomorrow. I just noticed–there’s a big blob of glitter in my nail polish–oh well, that’s what happens when you are trying to cram too much in one day!
I think we should have a Gloucester Black and White Masquerade Ball at Cruiseport in the dead of winter–February perhaps–when we all could use a glamarama night out. Everyone invited!
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Doll Face
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Look who is visiting in the back yard
I love seeing wildlife around, my kids call me Snow White. This pretty deer just looked at me.
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Family Ties Golf Event
Family Ties put on their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Ferncroft Country Club. It was a beautiful day on the course. This event was made possible due to our great sponsors. A big thank you to Dunkin Donuts, TRU services, Prattys CAV, Citizens Bank, Life Solutions Group, Mass Mutual, and Woburn Toyota.
Family Ties is a non profit created to benefit the local families of Cape Ann that have been affected by cancer. We use the proceeds of our efforts to aid the families financial and emotionally through the tough times that cancer brings to their lives.
We would also like to thank our special guest Mike Watson; long drive champion who donated his drives on hole #4, a 360 yard par 4 where he reached the green consistently throughout the day.
Thank you to Thom Falzarano for donating his time to take all of the amazing pictures of the event.
The tournament ended with a sudden death card off between last year’s champs and Drew Dominick’s team (Drew Dominick, Nate Levie, JD Aspesi, Dean Babine). In the end Mike Pratt, Anthony Ellis, Tony Grillo, and Billy Suppa took first place as repeat champions.
Also congratulations to Jason Balzarini for longest drive and Joe Nguyen for closest to the pin honors.
If you are interested in learning more about Family Ties please go to our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Ties-Non-Profit/650659004954264
or
email us at familytiesnonprofit@yahoo.com.
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Senior Day for Manchester-Essex Boys Varsity Soccer
At Hyland Field in Manchester the Boys Varsity Soccer team took on the Georgetown Royals in their final game of the season. At the half the Hornets were up 1-0 but the Royals fought back in the second half with 2 goals and took the win with a final score of 2-1
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Fall on Niles Pond
Niles Pond is beautiful any time of year, but is particularly lovely in the fall with the swans gracing it.
E.J. Lefavour
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New Addition to Boston Skyline?
I don’t know what this was – strange cloud formation, LNG tanker explosion, skyscrapers erected overnight in Quincy, a giant sea serpent – but it created a very different look to the horizon this morning from Eastern Point.
E.J. Lefavour
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EJ’s double crested cormorant has a friend.
That Rubber Duck is too small. To get a gigantic Rubber Duck to our shores please “like” the Facebook Page, “Bring the Rubber Duck to Gloucester Harbor“. We need that page liked at least one hundred more times before we can submit a gigantic rubber duck request.
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Brian Templeton to play the Thursday Night Blues Party with Dave Sag’s ~ The Rhumb Line 8:30-11:30 ~ Today 10.24.2013
Dave says,
I’m feeling a little woozy tonite. I’ve been having strange dreams about penises and bolt cutters, and I just sneezed and a tiny metal pellet fell out of my nose. There’s some guy and he has big eyes and a pair of Craftsman® pliers squeezing my brain stem. Oh, wait, it’s only Fred!
But seriously, folks, I’m proud to present to you a new face, a new experience, a new surgical procedure in the form of Dr. Brian Templeton. Many cats grabbed and shook my arms and begged me to get this guy to play, and finally,here he is, the font of everlasting blues. Czech out his web site. Don’t ask me what it is, I can’t find it. Just kidding!
Again, I’m as serious as a hangnail, but you gotta see this guy to believe it. Calling in bombing co-ordinates will be Willie A’s master of guitar goulash, Mr. Billy Loosigian, who looks great in a cowboy hat, and knows how to spit between his teeth. Counting time and his blessings will be my favorite Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Bennie Benson. I’m really excited about this.I hope you agree! I’m bringing’ extra Diaperine®!
And, to put a bug in your ear, Next week is Halloween™ and it falls on a Thursday™. And it’s party time, right!? You’re gonna wear a costume, nez. pa? And who’s better than to put a spell on you but John Keegan®? Well, he’s gonna be my featured specimen with a whole lot of eerie lackawanna, tubes pulsing as we go for the jugular. Make sure you’ve made your peace and assuaged the gods of Erato before dressing in that nearly nude costume. We’ll see you then.
And remember: We’re nothing without You, the viewer. Live mucus is best! Seethe me on Phasebooke:
facebook.com/pages/Davesags-blues-party/1413082458915228
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Marine Halloween at Maritime Gloucester 10/26/2013
Cod Fishing Part III
- Anyone recognize this fishing boat? It’s steel, medium sized, and probably out of Gloucester.
The decks are cleared, the checker boards put aside, and the barrels are lashed down. Heading home in some heavy seas. Photos by James H. Goodwin.
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2013 GHS Field Hockey Kudos From John Nasser
Hello Joey,
I just thought that the 2013 GHS Field Hockey team should get a little recognition for qualifying for the State Tournament this season following a 3-1 victory over Peabody this past Monday night.
These girls worked their tails off this year.
Right now their record stands at 8-6-1 which puts them in 4th place in their division. They have one more game to play before the tournament begins.
I believe it’s been six years since they last qualified.
The team is led by head coach Lauren Riley and assisted by her Dad, Don Riley.
Congratulations Ladies!
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Cape Ann Youth Hockey – Announcement
Submitted by Kristin Michel
Cape Ann Youth Hockey Invites Kids Age 4-9 to participate in
Try Hockey for Free Day on November 2nd
Cape Ann Youth Hockey invites boys and girls ages 4 to 9 years old to Talbot Rink on Saturday, November 2nd at 9am for a Try Hockey for Free clinic to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basics of the sport in a fun, safe environment.
Try Hockey For Free Day is part of Come Play Hockey Month. This program, designed to provide youth hockey associations a national platform to introduce new kids to the sport, is a joint‐effort between USA Hockey, the National Hockey League, and NHL member clubs. With Total Hockey and Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports, the official sponsors of Try Hockey For Free Day, USA Hockey has 500 locations offering kids between the ages of 4 and 9 years old this unique opportunity.
CAYH looks forward to introducing new families to our sport! Every participant will receive a special gift from CAYH and a hockey jersey from USA Hockey.
Advance on-line registration is required and space is limited.
To register for Cape Ann Youth Hockey’s Try Hockey for Free clinic, please visit www.TryHockeyForFree.com.
Please contact Kristin Michel at admin@capeannyouthhockey.com with any questions.
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Community Stuff 10/24/13
Fall Park Cleanup
October 26 @ 8am!
(…and the park will be closed until we’re done.)
Dog parks do need maintenance! This fall we plan to add a few yards of gravel, move larger rocks, fill in holes, install some gravel guards at the entrance, and generally spiff the place up!
We need your help. And if you have the following tools bring them along: garden and leaf rakes, hand garden tools, a weed eater, wheel barrows and shovels. Don’t forget your work gloves!
We’re using VolunteerSpot to organize cleanup day. To register:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/myFnU6
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please reply to this email and I can sign you up manually.
Coffee will be served. We hope to be done in a couple hours. The park will be closed during the work session. Please leave your dog at home.
A collection of paintings by local artist William Beal will be on sale at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport, on Saturday, October 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Born and brought up in New York City, and after a long career at WABC-TV in NYC, Beal retired to Rockport. Pursuing his love of art, he became an artist member of both the Rockport and North Shore Art Associations. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the UUSR.
Light refreshments will be served.
Year Round Cottage Rental-
It is located at 6 Eastern Point Road in the backyard gardens of the main house. Privacy plus! One small bedroom, full bathroom, living-room/galley kitchen, sun porch, garden terrace with grape arbor, basement with laundry. Parking in driveway for one car or two tandem. Walking distance to Rocky Neck, Last Stop, Theater and beach access right across the street. $1,200.00 per month available November 1st, great for one person!
Please pass this information along.
Thank you,
Barbara
The long awaited sequel to Ann’s Eyes: The Twins of Thacher Island by local author, Barry Stacks, is ready for your reading pleasure. Ann’s Eyes II: Double Vision picks up exactly where the first book ended on September 11, 2001. Of course, as he always does, the story takes place in the author’s hometown of Gloucester, Mass. This is Barry’s tenth book with Publish America. This prolific author has regaled his readers with fanciful tales of vampires, haunted houses, his childhood pool hall hang-out and a new imaginary sleuth.
The two books in the Ann’s Eyes series address a question that has long nagged the author: would it be possible to write a book about historical events using fictional characters? That question was answered in the pages of Ann’s Eyes: The Twins of Thacher Island. That book begins on November 22, 1963 and ends on September 11, 2001. Double Vision begins on 9-11-2001 and delivers the reader through to a horrific ending. Once again your author takes the reader through twists and turns that have become part of our collective history.
Please check the author’s website, gloucesterlostboy.com, for news about two other books that are still in the developmental stages. Barry’s books are edited by long-time Cape Ann resident, Paige Kippen Holmes. She is currently editing the sequel to Tucker Norman (pronounced Tuckah Nawmin), while Barry is writing a third book about Tucker and his serious but comical friends. Look for the second book in the Tucker Norman series in February, 2014.
Rockport Senior Center
There is still room for a couple of daytrips!
December 3rd We are heading to the Merrimack premium Outlets by motor coach. We will leave from the Rockport Depot at 9AM and leave the outlets at 3PM to return home after a day of shopping. Cost is $10.00 and is due when signing up. For more information, Call 978-546-2573.
December 10th We head out to Salem Cross Inn for a delicious luncheon, we also go to the Yankee Candle’s Bavarian Christmas Village in Deerfield, then to Bright Nights, new England’s most elaborate light display, where we will ride through on the motor coach and view the artistry of the lights. $68.00 is due when signing up. Call 978-546-2573 for more information.
Cooking demonstration and discussion by Linnea Hagberg, Senior Care’s registered dietician will be held at the Rockport Senior Center on Tuesday, October 29th. You will have the opportunity to sample some freshly prepared soups and pick up some recipes. Please RSVP, 978-546-2573.
Beginner Computer Classes, Wednesdays, November 6-27th. 10-11:30AM This will teach you the basics. 4 sessions/$40.00
Intro to Facebook 1-2:20PM Wednesdays, Nov 6th-27th You will learn the how to set up an account, learn about all the important privacy settings, create posting and messages, come learn how to become comfortable while joining the world of Facebook. 4 sessions/$40.00
Duplicate Bridge Thursdays 12-4PM
Traveling Chef, November 6th, Brazilian BBQ, chicken craved off the skewer, rice& bean pilaf, creamed spinach, Brazilian cheese bread, dulce de leche cake $3.00. Please call Freda for reservations, 978-546-5027.
Free Continental Breakfast & Social Hour, Wednesday, November 13th from 9-10. Please RSVP 978-546-2573.
How to be Heart Smart program sponsored by AGH. November 12th 12:30PM. Come learn how to have a strong, healthy heart. Get the facts on how to live a heart healthier life.
Knitting & Hand Work Group Thursdays from 1-3:30. All are welcome to attend.
Exercise Classes
Strength Resistance Class Monday & Friday from 9-10 $4.00/class
Tai Ji $4.00/class
Beginners 9-9:30
Intermediate 9:30-10:30
Yoga 9-10 $3.00/class
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Melissa and Bill Cox at the Red Sox game.. lucky them
Good Morning Gloucester 