Author Archives: E.J.

About E.J.

Artist, researcher, spiritual traveler of this fascinating orb we inhabit, lover of life and all it has to offer. Hi everyone out there in GMG land. My name is Ellen “E.J.” Lefavour (a/k/a “Ejay Khan” – the pseudonym I used during my years as a political activist artist). I am a newcomer to Cape Ann, and thrilled to be a new contributor to Good Morning Gloucester. I am a painter and photographer who has lived and worked as an artist for 20 years, since leaving the corporate world in 1990 to pursue my passion. My contributions to GMG will consist of images (either my paintings, photographs, or the occasional video) and a little history about the image, called “Did you Know?” I hope to come up with tidbits of information that people don’t already know, or had forgotten they knew. As I am new here, everything is new and fascinating to me, especially the amazing history, so bear with me if I post something that is common knowledge – I’ll eventually come up with something that’s new to you. Please take a minute to comment on my posts, like them or not, especially if you have corrections or something to add, as that is how I, and all of us, learn. Have a Good Morning Gloucester, and a blessed day.

Let the Fun Begin!

Here we have Joey with treenails sticking out of his ears.  Treenails were used in ancient shipbuilding to secure the planks of the boat, and are still used today by builders like Harold Burnham at Burnham Shipyard in Essex on … Continue reading

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The News from Madfish Wharf

Well the time is here, in spite of recent frosty days and nights.  A new season is upon us and lots of great things are planned this year on Madfish Wharf, starting this Thursday.  Have you been salivating for some … Continue reading

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A Week Ago Today – For a Most Incredible Mother

I feel incredibly sad today for Tim, Evelyn’s son who doesn’t have his mother on this Mother’s Day.  Tim was the center of Evelyn’s universe and vice versa, and I know he was the last thing on her mind as she … Continue reading

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Does your Mom Love Scallops?

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, and if your Mom loves scallops, take her to Sailor Stan’s on Rocky Neck for their special scallop breakfast specials.  A fisherman friend just brought them a scad of succulent scallops that will go into scallop … Continue reading

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Evelyn’s Gloucester

I went to Evelyn’s wake yesterday, accompanied by Jim Casey.  We arrived at Ross Funeral home early, before the family.  When I entered the first parlor, I immediately saw this beautiful arrangement of flowers and walked over to look at … Continue reading

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Intergenerational Benefit Concert

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Barbara Moody at Cape Ann Museum and The Center

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Evelyn Howe

Photo of Evelyn by Wendie Demuth HOWE, Evelyn M. 46, of Gloucester, and a former Norfolk resident died suddenly on May 5, 2013 the victim of an accidental drowning. Born In Boston on April 21, 1967, she was the beloved … Continue reading

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Teaching a Wombat to Sing Yankee Doodle Dandy

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Pastel Workshop with Roger Salisbury at The Hive

6 Week Session (May 16 – June 20) An intermediate pastel class ​exploring the principles of color, value and composition. Instructor // Roger Salisbury​ http://www.rogersalisbury.com Info & Sign Up:   https://karen-conant.squarespace.com/shop/pastel-painting  

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In Memory of Evelyn Howe

This was my scheduled post for today, sharing the wonderful time we all had at Mug Up yesterday.  Early this morning, we learned of the death of Evelyn Howe, a dear personal friend and paddleboard buddy, devoted single mom, avid … Continue reading

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Help Wanted – Get a Fun Job on Rocky Neck

Fun, popular and lively Sailor Stan’s is looking for a wait person for breakfast/lunch from 7:30am-1:30pm.  Leaves you plenty of time to still go to the beach or whatever else you want to do during the day.  Call 978-281-4470 Madfish … Continue reading

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Cinco de Mayo Mug Up – Sunday 9:00 am – Everyone Welcome

On Sunday, May 5th at 9:00am there will be a pre-season Cindo de Mayo New Digs Blessing Mug Up at my new Rocky Neck digs overlooking Smiths Cove, up the stairs at 1 Wonson Street (behind Sailor Stan’s – the peach … Continue reading

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Ashford, Ella, and The Dream – Tonight and Tomorrow Night!

Sam Cunningham & William Gleckner present Ashford, Ella, and The Dream directed by Sam Cunningham and William Gleckner Friday, May 3, 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 4, 4:00 pm The Unitarian-Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport Free, Donations appreciated. Refreshments … Continue reading

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The Making of a Podcast

Joey and Craig setting up for podcast about Craig’s Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Movie Saturday night at The Farm.  It was alot of fun watching them and great to have them in the hizzy. E.J. Lefavour

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Ribbon Cutting at The Center at Rocky Neck

We’re lucky our Mayor isn’t an “off with their heads” kind of gal, or some people might be in trouble with those massive scissors she was wielding last night.  It was a wonderful celebration of the Center passing into the hands of … Continue reading

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The Passing of the Keys

 Photos by E.J. Lefavour It is now official.  The closing was at Deb Eliason’s office this morning and RNAC took ownership from Steve and Kathy Archer of the Center at Rocky Neck.  Join us this evening from 6:00-8:00pm for a … Continue reading

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At Old Sloop Coffeehouse May 4

May 4 – Garnet Rogers with Chris Pahud and Seth Connelly Tickets $16; at door $18, 65 or over: $10, under 18: $5.  Advance tickets can be gotten at http://www.rockportucc.org/May04-2013.htm, Toad Hall Bookstore, or Gloucester Music. Garnet Rogers In a … Continue reading

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Ardelle Launch Photos

Photos by Len Burgess of the launch of the Ardelle Saturday. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.561469927230863.1073741839.174653662579160&type=1

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Exhibit Opportunities for Artists on Rocky Neck

There are two Galleries (plus the sliver space) still available for Rent on Rocky Neck Avenue for this coming season (May 15-October 15).  Madfish Wharf is a great place for artists – cooperative, supportive, fun and good traffic.  Contact Niki … Continue reading

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Elynn Kröger Gallery

I really love living on Rocky Neck where I can see artist friends on a daily basis.  I went to tea at Elynn Kröger’s yesterday.  Elynn is always a joy to visit with, and her gallery and abstract landscape paintings and … Continue reading

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Anyone Need a Glass Display Case?

JEWELRY CASE  FOR FREE – 4′ long x 20″ deep x 40″ high display case on wheels, rolls easily for moving around, glass front and top. Solid sides, solid sliding doors on back. Locking mechanism can easily and inexpensively be … Continue reading

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And the Winner is…

Eric Kaplan of Rocky Neck and Chelmsford was the winner of the Sailor Stan’s For the Love of Soup Competition and $25 Sailor Stan’s gift certificate, with his scrumptous mushroom soup made with cashew paste, soy milk, curry and tons … Continue reading

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You Gotta Love the Causeway

My sister Judy came to visit last weekend with two Guatemalan exchange students they have staying with them.  Marcela Pineda is in an OBGYN program at Mass General; Federico Murga is studying sleep therapy and neurology at Beth Israel.  They … Continue reading

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Breakfast and Soup at Sailor Stan’s

My mom, Jean Lefavour, came to visit for a couple of days and got to kick up her heels at the dance at the Rocky Neck Center last night, and have breakfast at Sailor Stan’s this morning.  We had the … Continue reading

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