Tag: Sharon Lowe

Reminder-Cape Ann Symphony Concert this Saturday

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This year’s family concert features the world premiere of “Katy and the Big Snow” by local composer Robert J. Bradshaw. Commissioned by the Cape Ann Symphony to commemorate award-winning author & illustrator Virginia Lee Burton’s centennial year, the musical retelling of the children’s classic with a Cape Ann connection is destined to become a classic in its own right. This joyous performance will appeal to the young at heart of all ages.

Be sure to check out Flapping like a Haddock for more things to do on Cape Ann.

Thanks! —Sharon

Where Zat? #7 Winner!

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From Zanny-

“ZAT is John Wise’s Grave in Essex, at the Ancient Burial Ground on Main St…”

Congratulations! Enjoy your gift certificate from the Black Swan! (Thanks to Lorre and Dave Anderson!)

For more of my cemetery photos, click here.

The Old Burying Ground
Behind the Essex Shipbuilding Museum is the Old Burying Ground, originally laid out in 1680 and enlarged several times until a new cemetery was dedicated in 1852. More than 2,000 persons are buried there including veterans of the French and Indian Wars, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War. The first schoolmaster rests there along with many of the town’s shipbuilders and the first three pastors of the village church. The first pastor, Rev. John Wise, is buried in the center of the yard under the table-like stone. He was a widely read author who protested taxation without representation as early as 1687. When copies of his essays were reprinted and distributed throughout the colonies in 1772, his words set the tone for the American Revolution.  Gravestone art shows examples of typical 18th and 19th century styles.

Where Zat? #7

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where-zat Last week’s winner was Janet (MacFeeley) Dunsky who identified the Island Rd., Essex photo. Congratulations, Jan! Enjoy your Dog Bar gift certificate! (And thanks again, Andy!)

Joey says to do another tough one,  so here goes!  This week’s prize is a $20 gift certificate from Lorre and David Anderson at the Black Swan on Main St. I love that store! There’s such a variety of cool stuff!

Good luck! —-Sharon

The Puppy Chronicles #1

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If you’re thinking about getting a puppy, this might be where you should start…the real life adventure of  SCRUFFY!!—-Sharon

Things to do with the Kids

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So cold out there! Stay inside, watch a movie, or cook up something with the kids, or you can venture out and keep warm at one of these events or programs happening around town.

Old Time Magnolia

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The Oceanside Hotel
The Oceanside Hotel

Lisa (Peek) Ramos, in her recently published book, Magnolia, A Brief History, writes about the history of this incredible structure. I remember the night that it burned down in 1958. My dad was a fireman. My grandmother, a fireman’s wife, was a “Sparky”, a spectator at every fire.

We lived on Magnolia Ave. The fire was huge. All that was left was the chimney and one cottage. If you get a chance, get the book. Magnolia’s past is fascinating. —Sharon

Old Time Magnolia

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Note all the clothes!
Note all the clothes!

My Dad had all these old postcards from Magnolia. A friend scanned them, and I have the slides. I would guess this was during the late 1800’s. The original postcards are on display at the Magnolia Library Center.

Tortilla Soup- Supper idea for Tuesday

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The best part of this colorful, tasty, broth-based dish? Everyone at the table can customize their serving with add-ins of their choice. And it’s simple to pull together, especially if you use precooked chicken. Here’s the recipe!0907_ff0906_tortillasoup