And this is why I’m not a nature guy…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

A couple of weeks ago we were walking through Halibut Point Park with another family, the Daniels. Halibut Point is one of the area’s true gems with gorgeous vistas, easy to navigate trails, nice spots to stop and picnic, it’s just fantastic and if you haven’t gone I’d say it’s in the top ten list of things to do when you visit.

While we’re walking through Halibut Point we hear a bullfrog.  Matt Daniels, great guy and the dad in the other family hops onto a rock, spots the bullfrog and snatches the thing up in his hands.  Just like that he had a bullfrog in his hands, showing it to all the kids.

Now the thought of reaching down and grabbing a frog is just not anything I’d ever think of doing.  Grabbing a frog holds about as much appeal to me as handling a steamy turd barehanded.

When I encounter wildlife all that runs through my head is how the creature is going to attack me or peck my eyes out or rip my guts out and leave me there with my entrails hanging out waiting for the buzzards to come and finish me off.

Anyway, this video here confirms all my suspicions about wildlife-

Here is Matt Daniels holding the frog we saw at Halibut Point State Park-

 

I see you looking at me killer attack frog. I’m watching you watching me!

Stone Cold Assassin.

Community Photos 5/28/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hi Joey,

Took this picture from the boulevard this morning near the Korean War Memorial.

Thought you might be interested in posting it on your web site.

Steve

Steve Canning

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Community Stuff 5/28/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale, Saturday June 1st 9a.m. rain or shine Holy Family Parish (St. Ann’s Yard if shine, Monsignor Sullivan Hall if rain. This year besides all the wonderful plants, homemade goodies, jams, breads, and relishes there will be a Grannies Attic., with such items as vintage dishes, silverware, linens, knick-knacks and household items.

The ladies Guild have been hard at work getting plants ready to sell, not to mention the homemade jelly and jams and lots more. Come and visit Grannies attic for the match to that favorite China tea cup or the tea pot that has been broken, or a linen tablecloth for that special occasion.

Remember Saturday June 1st Rain or Shine St Ann’s Rectory Yard Prospect if Shine or if rain Monsignor Sullivan Hall Pleasant Street if rain.

So I went to this new joint in Beverly…

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I don’t mind paying up for great food but the one thing that I will not endorse is paying up for good food but leaving hungry.

When you offer up a pasta dish for $22 and then serve barely 6 ounces of pasta I have a problem.  That’s $22 without salad, just the pasta dish.  Pasta- as in wheat flour and eggs.

I won’t be back.

I coulda ate a feast at Sista Felicia’s or gone to La Trattoria for better food at a lot less or my favorite Italian restaurant of all time- Vinny’s Superette in Somerville for half the dough and a hundred times better food.

Screw that place.  Never going back.

(our dining companions were great though)

Right On Spitbrook, Left On Daniel Webster, Right On Milf

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Oh those crazy Hamilton folk and their street signs.

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Milf Street Hamilton Ma, Yep, It Exists.

This sign on the corner of Milf and Union. Google Map

Submit your Own photo of the Milf Street sign to GMG For a chance to win a copy of Ron Gilson’s An Island No More

Art at Bass Rocks Opening Reception

Posted on by God's Morning

art at bass rock opening

A great exhibit at a beautiful venue.  Hope to see you there.  I have a photo montage piece on exhibit.  RSVP at 978-281-1222 or email info@searts.org.

E.J. Lefavour

In Flanders Field

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns


In Flander's Field Illustration 1921

In Flanders fields the poppies grow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

~ Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918), Canadian Army

Icelandic Poppies ©Kim Smith 2013Icelandic Poppies

In Flanders Field is one of the most beautiful war poems ever written. To read about the making of the poem see the following from the Arlington National Cemetery website.

In Flander's Field

Memorial Day Ceremony

Posted on by Donna Ardizzoni

On Monday morning the Memorial Day Ceremony was held with the sun streaming down. This ceremony was very respectful and emotional. The Keynote Speaker, Mr. Melvin Olsen a Korean War Veteran spoke of the trial and difficult times serving in Korea in the early 1950’s. The Guest Speaker, Kangho Park, Consul General, Republic of Korea, also spoke eloquently being very grateful to the veterans from his home land. Today we must thank our veterans from the past and present.

Vietnam Memorial
Vietnam Memorial
Special Guest speaker Kangho Park Consul General Republic of Korea
Special Guest speaker Kangho Park Consul General Republic of Korea

May 27, 2013 Sefatia and a veteran

Melvin Olsen, Korean Veteran
Melvin Olsen, Korean Veteran
Mayor Kirk and Ann Margaret Ferrante
Mayor Kirk and Ann Margaret Ferrante

Cape Ann Adaptive Lacrosse – A HUGE SUCCESS!

Posted on by Thom Falzarano

Team Adaptive

What a successful season!

The CAYL Adaptive Lacrosse Program is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and is open to all communities.  It is designed to provide girls and boys with physical, learning and/or cognitive disabilities the chance to learn the game of lacrosse in an appropriate environment.  The program is open to participants ages 8-14.  This program offers a way for kids with physical and developmental disabilities to enjoy the sport in a non-competitive and adaptive environment.  Coaches and organizational participants will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development on an age and ability appropriate basis.   

   The program is structured to have middle and high school lacrosse players from local communities  teamed as a “buddy” or “mentor” for each adaptive participant. These buddy coaches assist in adapting the skills and teaching methods to the needs of each participant’s ability and specific requirements.   Equipment and rules are modified as necessary to meet participant’s needs while maintaining the overall fundamental lacrosse team experience. 

 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Posted on by Matthew Green

We can enjoy this weekend with family and friends and delicious food, thanks to generations of men and women who fought, and many of whom died, to protect our freedom.  Thanks and prayers for all those who made the sacrifice of laying down their lives for us! May God grant peace and rest to them, and consolation and support to their families!

And for a delicious coffee roll from Mamie’s Kitchen…

– Fr. Matthew Green

Community Photos 5/27/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Al Bezanson submits-

Privateer LYNX at Maritime Gloucester.  Bound for the Great Lakes via Lunenburg and Canso, NS.

http://privateerlynx.com/

Lynx