Shawn Cromwell lived in Magnolia for 5 years. He lobstered and fished here and now lives in Arizona. Kettle Island sure looks cold! —Sharon
Magnolia photo from this week’s Where Zat winner
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Where Zat Answer
Since Shawn Cromwell (Congratulations!) identified this week’s Where Zat? so quickly, I may as well show you the whole photo. Here’s where I hung out during my kid years, smashing periwinkles with rocks for bait to catch cunners with drop lines off the float. I remember my cousin Dickie caught a sculpin one time. Scared the crap out of all us girls!
Notice that the boards at the end of the pier are missing. Each year the city guys put the boards up and shortly after, the boards are gone. Kids need to get a running start to jump. And how can you ride your bike off the end unless you have a clear path? I’m sure 75 years ago my dad did the same thing. Life as a kid in Magnolia…there ‘s nothing better! —–Sharon
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- Lexington Avenue in Magnolia
Hi GMG Folks!
When I met Joey last fall, I knew his energy and passion would be contagious. And it was! I’m thrilled to be a guest author here! As a native and lifelong Gloucester resident, I welcome the opportunity to share experiences, memories, and dreams for our city.
A little about me-
In my grandparents’ house in Magnolia, I was brought up by my parents, Fran and Ed “Pee Wee” Lowe (Gloucester Fire Dept.) with my sister, Pat and my brother, Kevin, and tons of neighborhood kids. We all went through the public schools and did the things kids did back in the late 50’s and 60’s. For better or worse!
I had my 2 kids early and went to college late, graduating from Boston State with a degree in psychology. From there I worked at several child care centers, and finally became the owner/director of the Blynman Schoolhouse housed in the antique “Little Red Schoolhouse” in Magnolia until it closed in 2007.
I love kids (with 4 grandchildren, I have no choice!), teaching, photography, music, Gloucester past and present, brainstorming ideas, looking at possibilities, and meeting new people to share all this with! As well as being here at Good Morning Gloucester, I have a photography site (including 2008 Fiesta photos) and a blog for Cape Ann families.
Please stop by and say “Hello”, offer suggestions, and share your own experiences!
Best regards,
Sharon Lowe
