My View of Life on the Dock
Happy Chanukah 2022
Reminder – Menorah lighting celebration is tomorrow, Tuesday Dec. 20th, 2022, 5:30-6pm
Day | Night photos: Lobster trap menorah is up. The 3rd candle will be lit in sequence tomorrow. The shamash candle raised in the center is lit first, to help light the others.
It is all about the light.ย Thank you, mother nature, for your beautiful light.
Wall-eye…
Give the perfect gift- Link here-
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This artist is so talented.ย Love the Christmas tree and reindeers.
Here’s hoping that the heavily accessed– and heavy!– door at the Rose Baker Senior Center parking lot entrance will be remedied as soon as possible. Of all the doors in Gloucester, it’s this one for seniors, in most active use, that’s a mystery to me why it’s not automatic. I’m there a couple of times a week dropping off and picking up. Every time I see people with canes, walkers, and strength issues unable to pull that door.
Rose Baker Senior Center exterior was attended to in 2019 with the new parking lot, and
yet that door wasn’t fixed.
More exterior work is slated soon as a new roof is coming (see 2022 bid notice here) and replacement HVAC unit (see 2022 bid notice here). The city’s contracted state-of-the-state building plan road map (read here) does not include such glaringly red flag accessibility issues as this one despite studies and phases. Trusting that the door can be updated by them this month because of cold and inclement weather. It’s very windy in that lot, too. While they’re at it, they could throw in a button at the temporary SFL site, 21 Main St.
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As many times as I have driven by this cemetery on High Street in Ipswich, I still cannot stop admiring the handiwork of those maintaining it. This tiny private cemetery (about 15 graves according to Historic Ipswich), is always well groomed and preserved in an obviously loving manner. And that’s what drew my attention. It’s like an old friend waving from roadside as we drive by. It’s commonly called the Nourse Family Cemetery and honors its members year round and each season with appropriate graveside decorations. Some additional information can also be found at Find A Grave. Next time you drive by, give your regards to the family and its caretakers.
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| Special hours for the Holidays – Christmas Week Monday, Dec. 19 – Open 11 – 6 pm for Early Shopping!Tuesday, Dec. 20 – Friday, Dec. 23 – Open 11 am – 6 pmSat. Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve ) Open Early – 10 am – 5 pm After Christmas Week Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 30 – Open 11 am – 6 pmSaturday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) – open 11 am – 5 pm (Happy New Year)!๏ปฟ Post Holiday Week Closed for Short Break – Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Thursday Jan. 5Open for regular Hours, 11 am – 6 pm, starting Friday, Jan. 6 – Ready for Another Great Year! Thanks to all our loyal customers! |
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Gloucester neighborhoods are shining bright! There are some 350 houses on the 2022 map. The map is smart phone ready with house pictures. A little light goes a long and welcome warm way. It’s dark so early now!
New homes mapped on December 14th,16th, &18th cover some of Gloucester’s main roads, mostly in West Gloucester, Magnolia, and along Rt. 127. Enjoy scenes from:
(Scroll down to see photos. Pinch and zoom or double click depending upon your phone/desktop. On mine I double click and then have to select “Full size”. Scroll down to map.)
and buoy ornaments inside and out
Annual merry dazzler Rt. 133
Batch 1 photos and gifs published 12/5 here
Batch 2 photos and gifs 12/9 here
Batch 3 photos and gifs 12/13 here
Kate and I are going to feature one or two local places to buy holiday gifts each day highlighting the fact that thereโs no need to buy your presents online or trudge up to the mall.
Thereโs excellent places to shop right here in Gloucester.
Previous videos:
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-FIREFLIES
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- TOODLEOOS
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES LOCAL COLORS
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES MYSTERY TRAIN
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GOODLINENS STUDIO
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MARK ADRIAN SHOES
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SWEATS OF GLOUCESTER
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BOOKSTORE OF GLOUCESTER
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BRASS MONKEY
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN OLIVE OIL
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- DESIGN OF MINE
2022 GOOD MOORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BANANAS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-POP GALLERY
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-SAMPLE THIS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-PASTAIO VIA CORTA
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHORE NUTRITION
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE DRESS CODE
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MERMAID TALES
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- FLOTING LOTUS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BLUE RIVER DIAMONDS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SUPER CUTE BOUTIQUE
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- ALEXANDRA’S BREAD
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- NELSONโS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- MACDADDY COMPUTERS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- BEX MINI LOBSTER TRAP TREES
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- LOBSTER TRAP GIFTS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- PAULINE’S GIFTS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- HOUSE OF THE RAVEN
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SAVOUR WINE AND CHEESE
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- SHACKTEAU INTERIORS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- THE WEATHERVANE
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- CAPE ANN GICLEE
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES- GLOUCESTER HOUSE GIFT SHOP
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-ย ALL PURPOSE FLOWERS
2022 GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER SHOP LOCAL SERIES-ย SHOP LORO
Thank you, Anna from Cape Ann Salt and Cape Ann Giclee, Deb Deanna from Hold & Fast and Angelina from Eleven Eleven Elixer for organizing these great Markets in 2022.ย The Holiday Markets were a great success and I appreciate the opportunity to dress as elf and sell my products.ย The vendors that participate in the market are all so talented.ย Also thank you all who come out to support and buy local.ย I hope all have a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2023.
Yellow Ribbon…
Hi Joey, Finally at 93 years old I became a published author. I have sold over 100 books.
This makes a great Christmas gift for $25.00, including the Gloucester400+ Anniversary LOGO.
My book is for sale at the Book Store, 61 Main St, Cape Ann Museum, and Dogtown Book Shop.
My short stories are of my heritage growing up in Gloucester, all true life stories. Also I include my late husbandโs WWII experiences in the Asiatic Pacific. I am available by email,ย mckinnon02@msn.com
Good Morning Gloucester 