Gloucester Smiles


My View of Life on the Dock


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Photo blocks from Long Beach, Rockport & Gloucester, Ma.:
When it’s time it’s time. The lifeguard chairs, most of the stairs, and the footbridge are removed every year, and for this season it was at sunrise Sept 14. Rockport DPW is also on top of the storm prep ahead of this weekend’s Tropical Storm warning forecast. They work fast to beat the tides.




I saw this beach chair and thought perfect chair for Schooner Festival weekend. Imagine chairs on the boulevard printed with custom vessels (iconic racers and current ones). The smoke in the sky again from fires in Canada.




When the sea is black, the photo with the blue sky pockets and the clouds like waves–the last sequentially–was unexpected. Note the scale of the Long Beach cottages vs. clouds.



















We went up to the Paint Factory because the sky was so pretty and I wanted to see the Gloucester skyline from that side of the harbor. What we found was a construction project underway and a whole bunch of dirt! We also saw a couple of large pleasure vessels docked there. Nice to see progress and usage over there. The sky looked pretty cool too.






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We’ll Be Talking With Some Downtown Women Owned Business Owners About The Upcoming Tour.



Good Morning Joe-
I am hoping you wouldn’t mind mentioning our upcoming exhibition on the GMG eblast. The exhibition features 6 talented artists, 4 from Cripple Cove Studios, your neighbors.
Here is the press release:
“Gloucester MA— The Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to present All My Life at the Cove Gallery (37 Rocky Neck Ave), an exhibition by 6 Cape Ann Artists, September 14th through October 15th. The show reflects the journey and process of an artist. It demonstrates what inspires an artist to create the way they create. A wide range of mediums, materials, and subject matter display the individuality of each artist looking to prompt thought and dialog with each piece. Through human memory, emotion, and personal experiences each painting, sculpture, and photograph are originated. “All My Life” is the adherence of each artist to themselves and the work they birthed. The public is invited to celebrate the artists and their work at the Opening Reception on September 14, from 5-7. The opening Reception will feature beer/wine/soft beverages, light food, and live music by Karen Ristuben.”
Exhibiting Artists:
Rebecca Anne Nagle, Cindy Journey, Linda Lagano Sojda, Sinikka Nogelo, Cindy Efinger, Thomas Rutigliano



Walking Stacy Boulevard on a Tuesday afternoon. The harbor was very calm with pretty cloud reflections.

Sharing an update regarding new date for Community Safety Day from the Gloucester Police Department:

Water Bed…





Mayflour is now open in Essex! Tucked into the colorful junction of Main St & Rt. 133, the new space has the same calm & cheery vibe it had in Rockport, only more so. The specialty cake and coffee shop is much bigger with several tables and chairs inside, and access outback to standing tables, a pollinator garden, and ever-changing vistas of the gorgeous Great Marsh.
What’s carried through to Essex from Rockport? Master confectioner Jocelyn’s award winning pre order specialty and wedding cakes and tasty sweet and savory treats are made from organic and locally sourced ingredients. Also, Mayflour’s morning beverages–the organic and cold brew coffee, teas, and seasonal sips (especially come winter their yummy hot chocolate and marshmallows)–are returning favorites.
One big and happy addition is a cold case so Mayflour can stock pot de crème and other small fancies on any given day, and speciality cakes on Fridays and Saturdays for any “last minute” and “just because” celebrations we all can use more of.
There is one accessible parking spot to the right of the entrance. Six parking spots are available across the street on Main St. in front of Andrew Spindler Antiques. The bakery opens at 7:30 A.M.–before 8 A.M. is hard to come by for a bakery on Cape Ann–so it’s a convenient stop before work or school.
August 2023 photo block Mayflour. Small batch bakery. coffee. cakes. 162 Main Street, Essex. Thurs-Mon 7:30-3. Artist Elissa Lincoln’s artwork is featured. The sustainable bakery opened in July.
















