
Congratulations To Sheree O’Reilly and The Beauport Hotel For Winning Boston Business Women Best Hotel 2024

My View of Life on the Dock

What a beautiful way to spend a Sunday morning. The waves were fantastic along with the sunshine. We are so lucky to walk and take a wonderful look at mother nature.
Shore Road and the Back Shore

Springing Up…

Caps available here https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/ link in my profile and in our shop til 3pm today!

photo caption: 3/10/2024 at about high tide, views from Gloucester and Rockport, Long Beach, Twin Lights. Before the sun came out, the wind was strong enough this morning to move a portapotty off site 100′ down a street. Later, when the sun broke, waves in the surf matched up with a cloud filled blue sky.















porta potty almost put back to construction site. gray sky on left. blue sky hours later


-loading a few-
From the seawall, ricochet wave rolls
From Cape Ann Motor Inn
Photos above: C. Ryan 3/10/2024
March 9, 2024: The gray days are pretty, too. Snow buntings still about.


snow bunting dips- flying down from cottages over rip rap on the beach and back up again
This was taken about 10:30 am with high tide still more than an hour away.
Link to join here- www.facebook.com/goodmorninggloucester
Press play to listen (audio)-
Press play to watch and listen (video)
When you subscribe you need to verify
https://youtube.com/live/wmZwA6LTKZg?feature=share. If you don’t see it, check your spam folder in your email acct so you can verify that you’d like to get them via email subscription.
Congratulations Flavia Ryan on the official opening of Grover Tree Spa at 28 Washington St! The Greater Cape Ann Chamber held a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon and wished the new business well. A representative from Senator Tarr’s office brought a proclamation on behalf of the State; Mayor Verga also presented a proclamation. Councillor Jeff Worthley was also able to attend in addition to family members and friends. For more information click here. A wide variety of services are available in a comfortable relaxing setting. I suggest you check them out!






This little bird hit my front door on Thursday. I picked this little one up and let the stun of hitting the window go away. After a few minutes the little bird was able fly away.

Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again…

An article in today’s Gloucester Daily Times newspaper 3/9/2024 encouraged the public to attend the Comprehensive Plan Draft Day, today– underway in City Hall from 10-2, if you can make it. See the article for more information, links to the plan’s website and next steps for the project. The Director of Community Development responsible for the plan stepped down. Staff from that department was on hand and members of various boards. Mayor Verga welcomed attendees and introduced the consultants.


Check out a Master Plan blast from the past: Read WALKER HANCOCK AND THE 1958 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR GLOUCESTER. Zoning, master arts plan, signage, trees, inventory of significant homes (dozens of addresses across town), and more
Bringing home the bacon and the baking!
After a 6 year hiatus from barbecue competitions, Doug Keiles went down with his rub and won the whole thing. Congratulations to the 2024 Grand Champion! The Great American Kosher BBQ and Jewish Festival was held in Palm Beach, Florida.You can see the custom wood burned cutting board trophy on display.
photos would be better scratch n’ sniff ( imagine brisket wafting): smoked sea bass and other specialties in the case and a counter brimming with homey baked goods that are truly inspired by heirloom recipes their* mom used to bake, amped up and generous. Meat and Sweet is located at 23 East Main Street. Hours: Saturdays 10- or earlier if they sell out. Customers can order ahead. It’s a cheery shopping experience.
author’s note update: “their” as in Laurie and her sister, who can be seen in the photos and working front of the house 🙂




Spouses and business partners are both award winning foodies: Doug Keiles at doug@meatandsweetfoods.com | Laurie Lufkin at laurie@meatandsweetfoods.com | 978-559-7564

The concert page, with more information and links for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/hayley-clements-brothers-2024.
Here is a video of Hayley performing her song Honest: https://youtu.be/bPXv4IOEwew
And here is a video of The Clements Brothers performing their song Out Of the Blue: https://youtu.be/QEcjwQVnkAI
Live from 44 Main St
https://youtube.com/live/rjpWN3NRAwE?feature=share

We’re open! You can also shop the online store here- https://gloucesterapparel.square.site/
There’s a hint of spring coming soon so maybe you are thinking about your garden and outdoor plans. Or perhaps you realized Easter is right around the corner and you’d like to give a little gift to someone special. Either way, Pat D’s Photos has you covered with these 12.5″ x 18″ garden flags. You can order them here or stop by the store at 44 Main St to see for yourself. We will be open today Saturday 11 -5 and Sunday 11-3. As always, free delivery to the Cape Ann area!

Fisherman Garden Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00

Pink Dusk Fisherman Garden Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00

Boulevard Tulips Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00

Bluebird Garden Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00

Cardinal Garden Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00

Back Shore Snowy Garden Flag
Sturdy vinyl printed on both sides. 12.5″ x 18″ ready to hang. Plus shipping or free local delivery.
$25.00
