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The red tulips are a perfect choice to surround Triton. It seems he is welcoming spring.

Count the steps. Am I taking crazy pills? I count 5 steps here.

In their tweet, InvestInYourself thinks this is a great offensive play. I guess it certainly is if the refs continually allow it.

The problem I have is that they only allow it for Giannis.

They allow him to take two or three set up steps and then two or three more going around the defenders. They allow him to clear out wildly with his elbows on every offensive possession. They allow him to barrel into defenders chests on every possession. BUT THEY DON’T CALL IT THE SAME WAY ON THE OTHER END OF THE COURT.

Airing at 6am and viewable at your leisure thereafter, check out 1623 Studios’ deep dive on the sawyerfree2025.org philanthropic campaign to fund a comprehensive renovation and modernization of Gloucester’s public library. Celebrate, Donate, Elevate.

Looks like he’s almost half way to his destination leaving from Tortola and heading to Exuma, Bahamas

Back home from Norway. The flight was a reminder of how climate change is affecting the North. The first 5 photos are at the southeast coast of Iceland. The last 5 are over Greenland, and our evening pass by Gloucester, landing at Logan.

Orange…

Everyone needs socks and underwear but …

You can’t buy socks and underwear in a thrift store! They’re essential but too personal to be handed down. From May 15 to 31 the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church will join forces with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Rockport and local clothing stores, Nelson’s in Gloucester and the John Tarr Store in Rockport, to collect donations of new socks and underwear for children and adults. Nelson’s and the John Tarr Store will generously offer sales on donation items to support the collection drive.

 All donations will go directly to families and individuals served by two local organizations: Pathways for Children and The Grace Center. Pathways for Children is a nonprofit providing support, education and childcare for low income families on the North Shore. The Grace Center is a Gloucester day resource center serving adults in need of support. The Grace Center is part of Lifebridge, a regional organization providing shelter services in Gloucester, Salem and Beverly.

Collection bins for donations of new socks and underwear for adults and children of all sizes and ages will be located at the side door of the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church Street, Gloucester, outside the Rockport Society, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport, and also inside Nelson’s, 248 Main Street, Gloucester; and the John Tarr Store, 49 Main Street, Rockport. Those who prefer to support the cause with financial contributions may mail checks made out to the Gloucester Church with “Socks and Underwear” on the memo line.

Last year’s socks and underwear drive brought in $550 and 769 items of clothing. “Respect for the worth and dignity of every individual is a central tenet of Unitarian Universalism,” said Holly Tanguay, Co-President of the Gloucester church. “It’s hard to think of a better way to support individual dignity than by providing clean new undergarments to those who need them.” Frank Freedman staff member at the Grace Center reports that, “Underwear, socks and toiletries are the essentials most requested by our clients.”

Kathy Wilson, volunteer coordinator at Pathways, spoke about how important community support is to fulfilling their mission, “Pathways for Children depends on our collaboration with partners and community to meet ongoing needs, especially during these challenging times.  Donations such as socks and underwear provide much needed help for children and families impacted by economic inequity.” Questions about donating may be addressed to the Gloucester church at  info@gloucesteruu.org.

One of my favorite things about spring is our favorite services and establishments re-opening for the upcoming season. We were delighted to see that Russell Orchards in Ipswich is open and ready for you to visit. Always a fun spot for children, I noticed what I think is a new play area near the pond. All our favorites have returned along with some new temptations. This is a regular stop for us and maybe we will see you there soon! Sorry, Joey, no donuts for you this time…….