When you are a caretaker for things that require tender care like children or camera lens, you aren’t supposed to have a “favorite”. Will you judge me too harshly if I say I have a favorite in my wide angle lens? It’s not the one I use the most but it is the one that most often seems to produce images that make me go “wow”. But it’s one that requires extra attention as it seems to be reckless in constantly escaping my camera bag and rolling off to find adventure and danger. Not long after I first got it, it jumped out of the car and rolled down the embankment by our driveway. It survived.

Recently I was on a photo tour and opened the cover to find shattered glass and my heart broke. But then I remembered the lens had extra protection in the form of a filter for just this kind of occasion. Whew, there was hope. Off to my favorite camera store Hunt’s in Melrose for some emergency care. They removed the shattered filter and replaced it. The lens is back in the rotation!! It has now survived 2 near-death experiences. How often is it that your “favorite” is the one that seems to require the most attention?!?!?

In this lens line up, Wide Angle seems to be standing proud along side the others despite being shattered. There’s a life lesson in there somewhere.

Plum Island Sunkisser: Beachfront & Views!

Newbury, Massachusetts, United States

July 4, 2011-

That Jon and Elizabeth Dubin have buried a time capsule in the Bass Rocks area to be dug up when Benjamin Lewis (now 9 months) reaches the age of 10?  The time capsule contains letter, photos and toys.  Jon and Elizabeth are devoted FOB’s and came in today to get GMG Tees for themselves.  They come back to Gloucester every summer.

E.J. Lefavour

Hey Cape Ann! We’re on a mission to bring the parade back to what it was when we where kids. In recent years we’ve seen a decline in kids and adults dressing up as horribles. This year we want to help you out! If you need some costume ideas we will be opening up a costume shop Thursday June 30th from 6-8pm at the first baptist church 38 Gloucester Ave. If that day doesn’t work reach out via messenger and we will try to find a time that works for you.

Do you have a community group or just a group of friends that like to get creative and have fun? Are you a local band and you want to get your name out there? Decorate a float and join us! We’d love to see what you come up with! As a reminder we ask that if you plan on handing out candy that you do so by hand rather than tossing it off a moving vehicle to keep kids safe from running into the road.

At Ease…

RAA Member Artist Solo Exhibition

Exhibition Dates: June 25 -July 14

Summer Light is the solo art exhibition featuring oil paintings by artist Lully Schwartz.  Known for her vibrant colors and light in paint, nationally recognized and awarded artist, Schwartz brings sun filled work to Rockport Art Association & Museum’s, Pearson Gallery on 12 Main Street in Rockport.  Lully Schwartz: Summer Light  opens June 25 and remains on view through July 14, 2022.  Of her new paintings, Lully explains ‘I paint the color of light with all its complexities, moments of joy and natural beauty’. Bathed in summer light much of Schwartz’ art reimagines Cape Ann from a contemporary perspective.  Beach Bathers, bold flowers and brilliant sea and landscapes convey the artist’s love for summer moments found in Rockport and Beyond.

Lully Schwartz lives and works on the North Shore of Massachusetts. www.lullyschwartz.com

Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main Street, Rockport MA

Hours: 10 AM-5PM, Sunday 12-5, closed Mondays. Call 978-546-6604

the horror.

It was a GORGEOUS way to say farewell to the day at Lanes Cove recently.

NEC All Conference: Colby Rochford 400m NEC All Star (counter clockwise from bottom left): Megan Hurd, Andrew Coelho, Sarah Baker, Nate Gardner, & Abby Stauffer

NEC All Conference 4×400: Skye Ciolino, Darcy Muller, Caroline MacKinnon, & Rose Groleau MacKinnon also All Conf for the individual 800m

NEC All Conference 4×800: Kendall Newton, Whitney Turner, Mackay Brooks & Caelie Patrick

NEC All Stars: Andry Payano Sosa, Drew White, & Anders Littman

NEC All Conference: Natalie Aiello NEC All Star: Riley Thibodeau & Cameron Carroll

NEC All Conference: 22 PJ Zappa & 14 Keith Horne NEC All Stars: 11 Robbie Schuster & 1 Brett Cunningham

NEC All Stars: Ella Costa & Ella Zindle

NEC All Conference: Brett Moore NEC All Stars: Zach Oliver & Zach Morris

NEC All Stars: Sophia Picano & Isabelle Nixon

Congrats to Head Coach David Coleman on being recognized as the NEC 2022 Girls Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year.