A time-lapse .gif file of shots from a window in the third floor of the rectory. To see some of the original frames larger, click on the image, which will take you to my Flickr set of photos from the storm.
A pretty Red Cardinal
Even in bad weather, the beauty is always there.
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Complete Grammys 2013 Winners
Mumford & Sons won album of the year for “Babel,” Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” won record of the year and Fun. took home the best new artist award. If you have not heard any of these you need to check them out. Last year at this time I was on the phone with Levon Helm’s manager discussing final arrangements for Levon Helm to come to North Shore Music Theatre on 7/7/12, then he passed in April. We were working on getting Fun. to Gloucester this summer but by October of 2012 they were already booked a year in advance. We will keep trying . . .
Here are the Grammy Winners:
SHOW RESULTS
Best Pop Solo Performance: “Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
Best Country Solo Performance: “Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood
Song of the Year: “We Are Young,” Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (Fun. featuring Janelle Monáe)
Best Urban Contemporary Album: “Channel Orange,” Frank Ocean
Best Rock Performance: “Lonely Boy,” The Black Keys
Best Pop Vocal Album: “Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: “No Church In The Wild,” Jay-Z & Kanye West, featuring Frank Ocean & The Dream
Best Country Album: “Uncaged,” Zac Brown Band
Best New Artist: Fun.
Record of the Year: “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Gotye, featuring Kimbra
Album of the Year: “Babel,” Mumford & Sons
PRE-GRAMMY WINNERS
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Dan Auerbach
Pop Instrumental Album: “Impressions,” Chris Botti
Alternative Music Album: “Making Mirrors,” Gotye
Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Somebody That I Used to Know,” Gotye, featuring Kimbra
Rock Album: “El Camino,” The Black Keys
Rock Song: “Lonely Boy,” Dan Auerbach, Brian Burton & Patrick Carney, songwriters (The Black Keys)
Hard Rock/Metal Performance: “Love Bites (So Do I),” Halestorm
Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Kisses on the Bottom,” Paul McCartney
Country Song: “Blown Away,” Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins, songwriters (Carrie Underwood)
Country Duo/Group Performance: “Pontoon,” Little Big Town
World Music Album: “The Living Room Sessions, Part 1,” Ravi Shankar
Dance/Electronica Album: “Bangarang,” Skrillex
Dance Recording: “Bangarang,” Skrillex, featuring Sirah
R&B Album: “Black Radio,” Robert Glasper Experiment
R&B Song: “Adorn,” Miguel Pimentel, songwriter (Miguel)
Traditional R&B Performance: “Love on Top,” Beyoncé
R&B Performance: “Climax,” Usher
Rap Album: “Take Care,” Drake
Rap Song: “N****s In Paris,” Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West, songwriters (W.A. Donaldson, songwriter) (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
Rap Performance: “N****s In Paris,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
Musical Theater Album: “Once: A New Musical”
Regional Roots Music Album: “The Band Courtbouillon,” Wayne Toups, Steve Riley & Wilson Savoy
Folk Album: “The Goat Rodeo Sessions,” Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile
Blues Album: “Locked Down,” Dr. John
Bluegrass Album: “Nobody Knows You,” Steep Canyon Rangers
Americana Album: “Slipstream,” Bonnie Raitt
Score Soundtrack for Visual Media: “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
Song Written for Visual Media: “Safe & Sound” (From “The Hunger Games”), T Bone Burnett, Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams, songwriters (Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars)
Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: “Midnight In Paris,” Various Artists
Latin Jazz Album: “¡Ritmo!,” The Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band
Large Jazz Ensemble Album: “Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You),” Arturo Sandoval
Jazz Instrumental Album: “Unity Band,” Pat Metheny Unity Band
Jazz Vocal Album: “Radio Music Society,” Esperanza Spalding
Improvised Jazz Solo: “Hot House,” Gary Burton & Chick Corea
Reggae Album: “Rebirth,” Jimmy Cliff
Comedy Album: “Blow Your Pants Off,” Jimmy Fallon
New Age Album: “Echoes Of Love,” Omar Akram
Spoken Word Album: “Society’s Child: My Autobiography,” Janis Ian
Children’s Album: “Can You Canoe?”, The Okee Dokee Brothers
Classical Instrumental Solo: “Kurtág & Ligeti: Music For Viola,” Kim Kashkashian
Classical Vocal Solo: “Poèmes,” Renée Fleming (Alan Gilbert & Seiji Ozawa; Orchestre National De France & Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio France)
Classical Compendium: “Penderecki: Fonogrammi; Horn Concerto; Partita; The Awakening Of Jacob; Anaklasis,” Antoni Wit, conductor; Aleksandra Nagórko & Andrzej Sasin, producers
Contemporary Classical Composition: Hartke, Stephen: Meanwhile — Incidental Music To Imaginary Puppet Plays, Stephen Hartke, composer (Eighth Blackbird)
Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: “Meanwhile,” Eighth Blackbird
Opera Recording: “Wagner: Der Ring Des Nibelungen,” James Levine & Fabio Luisi, conductors; Hans-Peter König, Jay Hunter Morris, Bryn Terfel & Deborah Voigt; Jay David Saks, producer (Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Metropolitan Opera Chorus)
Choral Performance: “Life & Breath — Choral Works By René Clausen,” Charles Bruffy, conductor (Matthew Gladden, Lindsey Lang, Rebecca Lloyd, Sarah Tannehill & Pamela Williamson; Kansas City Chorale)
Orchestral Performance: “Adams: Harmonielehre & Short Ride In A Fast Machine,” Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor (San Francisco Symphony)
Engineered Album, Classical: “Life & Breath — Choral Works By René Clausen,” Tom Caulfield & John Newton, engineers; Mark Donahue, mastering engineer (Charles Bruffy & Kansas City Chorale)
Producer of the Year, Classical: Blanton Alspaugh
Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album: “Imaginaries,” Quetzal
Latin Pop Album: “MTV Unplugged Deluxe Edition,” Juanes
Regional Mexican Album (Including Tejano): “Pecados y Milagros,” Lila Downs
Tropical Latin Album: “Retro,” Marlow Rosado y La Riqueña
Contemporary Christian Album: “Eye on It,” TobyMac
Gospel Album: “Gravity,” Lecrae
Contemporary Christian Song: “10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord),” Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman, songwriters (Matt Redman); “Your Presence Is Heaven,” Israel Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters (Israel & New Breed)
Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” Matt Redman
Gospel Song: “Go Get It,” Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary)
Engineered Album, Non-Classical: “The Goat Rodeo Sessions,” Richard King, engineer; Richard King, mastering engineer (Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile)
Surround Sound Album: “Modern Cool:” Jim Anderson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Michael Friedman, surround producer (Patricia Barber)
Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: “Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix),” Skrillex, remixer (Nero); Joseph Ray, Skrillex & Daniel Stephens, remixers
Recording Package: “Biophilia,” Michael Amzalag & Mathias Augustyniak, art directors (Björk)
Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package: “Woody At 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection,” Fritz Klaetke, art director (Woody Guthrie)
Album Notes: “Singular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles,” Billy Vera, album notes writer (Ray Charles)
Historical Album: “The Smile Sessions (Deluxe Box Set),” Alan Boyd, Mark Linett, Brian Wilson & Dennis Wolfe, compilation producers; Mark Linett, mastering engineer (The Beach Boys)
Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): “City Of Roses,” Thara Memory & Esperanza Spalding, arrangers (Esperanza Spalding)
Instrumental Arrangement: “How About You,” Gil Evans, arranger (Gil Evans Project)
Instrumental Composition: “Mozart Goes Dancing,” Chick Corea, composer (Chick Corea & Gary Burton)
Long Form Music Video: “Big Easy Express,” Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes, Old Crow Medicine Show
Short Form Music Video: “We Found Love,” Rihanna, featuring Calvin Harris
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Rockport: Bearskin Neck After the Storm
A few Rockport shops and galleries were open on Sunday and thankfully, there was hot coffee to be had at both Bean & Leaf and Brothers’ Brew. Bearskin Neck was pretty beat up, with chunks of asphalt upended, the buildings covered in ice, and debris scattered all over the place. Residents were hard at work cleaning up and were very gracious to those of us who were wandering on a Sunday stroll while they were trying to make their homes and businesses accessible and safe.
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Front Beach During the Blizzard
Karen Rasmussen submits ~
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Daphne Calling
Daphne’s Custom Built Brochure Holder
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Meet the Trainer: Nikki Parisi
See that smile? Looks can deceive you. This woman will kick your ass. (That’s what I hear anyway) Oh and in a good way. People serious about working out seek out Nikki because they know she’s not messing around. You want results? It’s go-time with Nikki Parisi.
If you would like to train with Nikki her contact info is below. For more information about joining the Manchester Athletic Club and training with Nikki call 978-526-8900
Trainer:
Nikki Parisi nlucido@manchesterathleticclub.com
Area of training expertise:
Multi-tasking(working more than one body part at a time)
Why workout?:
To feel good, look good, and stay healthy
Favorite exercise:
I can’t pick just one, I love lower body exercises, and planks, planks, and more planks!
Favorite easy to cook recipe:
GREEK CHICKEN SOUP
1 (3 pound)whole chicken
1/2 cup uncooked rice (I use brown)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3egg, beaten
• 2lemons, juiced
1. Rinse the chicken and remove any organs that may be inside. Place in a pot large enough for the chicken to move around, but not too much room or the broth will be watery. Add the chicken neck if that is included with your chicken. Fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, skimming the fat from the top as it collects.
2. When the chicken is done, the meat should pull from the bones easily. Transfer the bird to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the rice, and season the broth with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 20 more minutes, or until rice is tender.
3. Whisk the eggs with the lemon juice in a bowl. When the rice is done, turn off the heat. Whisk one ladle full of hot broth into the eggs slowly so the eggs do not curdle. Gradually whisk in more broth until the egg mixture is heated. Then pour the egg mixture back into the pot, whisking briskly. The result should be a creamy, cloudy looking soup. You may season with additional salt, pepper or lemon juice at this point.
4. You may add pieces of chicken to the soup before serving or serve soup with salted chicken on the side.
• PREP 15 mins
• COOK 1 hr
• READY IN 1 hr15 mins
Footnotes
• The soup should be filling, salty and slightly sour, so I use 2 juicy lemons although the flavor may be too sour for non-Greeks. Grocery store lemons tend to not be as juicy as organic lemons or lemons from a Hispanic/Mexican grocery store.
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Esther Mathieu Looking For High School Juniors And Seniors
Hi Joey!
Hope you are staying safe in the storm! I am currently looking for high school juniors and seniors to model for me. Any chance you could let your readers know? You can see more info here: http://esthermathieu.com/blog/high-school-seniors-massachusetts-photographer/
Thank you!
Esther
http://www.esthermathieu.com
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Chocolate Tour
Stacey Jackson writes ~ Not too many people were out and about braving the snowbanks for the Downtown Gloucester Chocolate Tour today…. but we were and we had fun!!! Here is my sister and niece, Sandra & Courtney Brown in Fred Bodin’s gallery! We hope they have it again next year! Thanks for all the treats!
Stacey Jackson Photo
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orange, brought to you by amaryllis
a change of pace from snow banks and snow drifts
spanish poppies*carmine colored pencil*hot embers*sunrise*sunset* sherbet*apricots*pumpkins*saffron*coral*tangerines*orioles*monarch* butterflies*california poppies*amaryllis*marigolds*butterfly weed* dahlias*mexico*mariachi band*flamenco*flamingoes*koi*tigers*curry* mangoes*melons*passion*love*light*life*autumn leaves*lobster* paella*carrots*salmon*south of france*paul gauguin*van gogh sunflowers*Warhol*
and SUMMER
add your orange favorite
Amaryllis Hippeastrum
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Rocky Neck by Charlie Carroll
Photo by Charlie Carroll
Even though this my summer hood, which I know and love so well, it took me a minute to figure out where this was under all that snow.
E.J. Lefavour
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“I thinks that’s safe enough, let’s go!”
Craig writes ~ Here’s a crazy photo from today. I saw this lady driving down the street, so I followed her until she parked. I just had to snap one for the record books. This has to be the craziest choice to make.
Shark Snow Truck © Craig Kimberly
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2012 Bluefin Blowout Tournament on National Geographic Channel Tonight
2012 Bluefin Blowout Tournament on National Geographic Channel Tonight Xfinity channel 120 in Gloucester
Make sure to tune into Wicked Tuna tonight at 9pm on Nat Geo…it’s tournament time in Glosta!!! Bluefin Blowout in action – check it out.
at: www.bluefinblowout.com!!
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Jennifer’s Hair Studio and Spa in Magnolia, MA gets a new face-lift
While strolling along Lexington Avenue, a quaint little street in Magnolia, MA, you may have noticed some changes taking place at Jennifer’s Perfect Setting. After 24 years of running a successful business, owner Jennifer Greenleaf Southard recently completed
the relocation and renovation of her new salon, Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa.
With the help of her husband Craig, her daughters, Jessica, Lindsay, Chelsea and many other family members and friends, her vision of offering a larger variety of services and relaxation amenities to her longtime patrons and new clients has come to life.
Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa has expanded, including full range of hair, make-up, nail care, waxing, facials, eye lash extensions, full body massage treatments, as well as Reiki energy work, intuitive guidance, and meditation session. The services are endless. The staff at Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa enjoys pampering their customers and wanting them to feel right at home from the moment they walk through the door.
Our loyal and longtime clients are delighted to see that our professional, dedicated and talented staff has not changed, but in fact has been expanded to accommodate our new and enlarged facility. In addition to Jennifer Southard, owner, Roz Dunbar, Ceil Cirella, Fina Nicastro, Jessica Rose, Alex Pizzimenti, and Cindy Goodhue, we would like to welcome Jacqueline Young, Stephanie Hassel, Lisa Greenleaf, Kate McInerney and Sue Rose, to our staff.
At Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa we want you to give yourself the time to relax and unwind. Come and enjoy spa packages for a “girls-night-out,” or celebrate a special occasion, or just experience a day of pampering for yourself and maybe a friend. We also have a new gift store that has the latest hair products, jewelry, note cards & much more. Gift Certificates are available.
Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa would like to invite you to our Open House on Sunday, February 10th from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit our new location at 23 Lexington Ave, Magnolia, MA, and see what exciting new hair, nail, facial, massage, and relaxation services we have to offer. There will be refreshments, live music, prize raffles, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there. For more information visit: www.Jennifershairstudioandspa.com
or call 978-525-3612.
Contact Info:
Jennifer’s Hair Studio & Spa
Jennifer Southard
23 Lexington Avenue
Magnolia, MA 01930
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Photo- Wave Crashes Over House Old Garden Beach Rockport
Hi Joey.. My brother Andy McCloy suggested I send this shot to you taken at high tide yesterday . It is the house above Old Garden Beach in Rockport. It sits above a 20 ft seawall. So sad to watch. The owners had just completed renovations. The house was continually battered wave after wave . I have never seen the ocean pummel this beach the way it did yesterday. I sent it into channel 5 and they used it on the news yesterday … Didn’t get to see it though , Comcast was and is still out!
Shelley McCloy VassalloAtlantic Ave.Rockport
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Lucy in the Snow With Diamonds
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What kids should be doing
This is what families should be doing on a beautiful Sunday after a snow storm. No electronics, no TV, no technology, just fun.
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Gloucester MA Public Information Officer Storm Update 15:05 Hours
Storm Update SUNDAY 1505 hrs.
The Mayor has used the Code Red system to alert the residents of Gloucester on the latest clean-up efforts from the major storm that impacted us on Friday and Saturday. To reiterate the main points for everyone
– Gloucester Public Schools are closed tomorrow, Monday, as the efforts to clean-up from this massive storm continue.
– The parking ban is discontinued at 6pm this evening. However, for public safety’s sake, if you don’t have to drive..don’t. Allow us to continue our efforts to restore the City to normalcy as quickly as possible.
– If you have parked your vehicle in a school lot, please remove it by 6am Monday. If you’re in a municipal lot, we won’t be enforcing meters until Tuesday morning at the earliest.
– Main Roads are clear. The DPW is working tirelessly to address ALL roads. Due to the amount of snow and the inherent narrowness of some roadways, special equipment such as front loaders had to be brought in to clear some secondary roads. There are only so many of these machines. This takes time, but rest assured that your road will be cleared. If you have questions you may call the DPW up until 4pm tonight at 978-281-9785. They will also be available during regular business hours during the week.
– It will take a few days in order to address the sidewalks and snow mounds in the downtown and surrounding areas. Again, this was a massive storm and DPW is working as quickly and safely as possible. We are counting on residents cooperation and understanding during this difficult process.
– Rain is expected tomorrow, this may shift priorities temporarily to cleaning catch basins to avoid flooding and freezing of roadways, further hampering efforts to clean up
– Make sure that your fire and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries, are tested, and are working. Clear all outside vents for natural gas, oil, propane, or other gas related heating or energy systems, including appliances such as clothes dryers.
– Keep generators at least 25 feet away from the home to avoid CO and exhaust fumes.
– If there is a fire hydrant at or near your home, don’t forget to shovel a clear path to it. If there is a fire, every second will count.
– While we believe the vast majority of residents have had their power restored, if you are having issues please call National Grid at 1-800-465-1212. If it is an emergency, dial 911.
Speaking on behalf of Mayor Kirk, Public Safety, the School Administration, and DPW, I would like to sincerely thank the citizens of Gloucester for their cooperation during this event. Your continuing cooperation and patience will be of invaluable help in the upcoming days. The Police Department, of course, is available 24 hours a day and I would encourage you to call 978-281-9900 for non emergency questions. 911 should be reserved for ongoing EMERGENCY situations only. Thank you.
Leonard Campanello
Chief of Police
City of Gloucester
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The morning after
Such a beautiful morning:
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Annisquam After Nemo
Annisquam is always pretty, but especially so when covered in snow.
E.J. Lefavour
Good Morning Gloucester 