Sea Serpent…

My View of Life on the Dock
Sea Serpent…

A HUGE thank you to all my friends and family! Having your support through these years has kept me going through some of the hardest times imaginable for a small business. To anyone who has purchased from All Purpose Flowers in the last 4 years, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You’ve supported a dream, a family, and a small business, and that is so big! We are going on 4 years as of October 1st and wanted to celebrate by inviting anyone who can come to stop by and check out the shop in person, and enjoy some refreshments and sales! We’ll have 20% off everything in store, and subscription discounts, as well as pre registration promos on holiday goods (wreaths, thanksgiving centerpieces, kissing balls, etc.


September 2022- Mondays – Cape Ann YMCA sign up is open! Begins next week.
An introduction to the basics of professional acting taught by professional actress Heidi Dallin. Learn acting techniques, develop stage presence and build self-confidence through theatre games, pantomime, improvisation, public speaking, and storytelling!
Acting 101 is designed to provide young people an outlet to discover their creative potential through building self confidence, and developing communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to skills necessary for professional theatre.
Ages: 6-12 years old. Mondays 4-6pm.



















Rainy primary day. Former poll site at Veterans Elementary School is now held in the YMCA. Gloucester, MA.


After parading in the harbor, the schooners went out beyond the breakwater for the Mayor’s Cup race to compete for the Esperanto Cup, the Ned Cameron Trophy, and the Betty Ramsey Award. After the race some sailed away to their home port…hopefully to return next year.


While we were on our recent trip to the Pacific Northwest, Gloucester came to mind several times. We took a ride along the local scenic byway (which I recommend anytime you get the chance anywhere you are) and came upon this bucolic scene that I wanted to share. It’s called the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and I recommend giving it a shot if you ever find yourself there.
There’s quite a bit of farmland in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in Washington and it’s quite striking especially in cases where you can see the ocean nearby. Although this wasn’t the case here, I still found the scene worthy to share as a Barn Along the Byway.





Race results are in!
Part 1
Also posted to Maritimegloucester.org
Congrats to the 2022 GSF award winners!
We all won a great weekend through your efforts!



Photos: Jackie Bennett



Schooner Festival is definitely my favorite weekend.
Thank you, committee,

Grandes Dames…




…greetings, Jamily!
Please join us TONIGHT at Minglewood Harborside for our FINAL Jam for a bit!
We were very recently informed that Minglewood will only be offering entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday for the “off season”. Joe and I are discussing possibilities for the future of the Jam, so please do not despair! Although there may be a pause for a while, we all know how important and magical this night is for us, so we are determined to keep it going somehow! Stay tuned, and see you tonight!!
8:30-11pm
The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe