Category Archives: Science

Clipper Ships – Why the mysterious omission?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by indyjerry77

There is an odd mystery about the Custom House Maritime Museum, and I see it present in the Cushing House Museum also.        There was a brief, but glorious period called the Era of the Clipper Ship.       It’s start was born … Continue reading →

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Tips on whale watching

Posted on July 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

I figure since more and more non-locals are sneaking views on my blog and website who are making plans to come to Newburyport; it might be a good thing to give some tips on things to do and enjoy in our area. … Continue reading →

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Newburyport’s Seagulls – The Symbols of Romance

Posted on April 4, 2015 by indyjerry77

“I think that going to the beach as a child, being in the water and smelling that salt air and hearing the seagulls, it had a real calming effect.     But also, it was a mysterious thing.” –Brian Skerry One of … Continue reading →

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Technology enables the revealing of history

Posted on October 4, 2013 by indyjerry77

Recently, the First Friday Friends Socials have exploded in attendance – and it not only indicates that a larger venue is needed but how small so many Newburyport sites end up in our ‘small’ city.      Last month, a large number … Continue reading →

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City of Mystery

Posted on July 9, 2013 by indyjerry77

I just watched a documentary on television about the Mayans.     In it, the narrator, Peter Weller, asks the question, “Why is there a special fascination with the Mayans?”    His conclusion is that so much is still not known about this … Continue reading →

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Adding a comment where it belongs

Posted on June 28, 2013 by indyjerry77

The Newburyport Blog does not allow comments so I thought I’d put one on my blog. Mary Eaton’s response to the pressure laid on her for being against the “anti-plastic bag” movement was, as typical for her, very classy. It … Continue reading →

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Why Newburyport is called, ‘Clipper City’

Posted on May 13, 2013 by indyjerry77

H.L. Mencken said, “Define, define, define”.      In other words, if one speaker is defining a certain word and the other speaker is taking that same word and applying a totally different meaning to it – this is called, “miscommunication”.    … Continue reading →

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‘But I was never told”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by indyjerry77

It is clear from watching people driving down the road as I am riding my bicycle – people are into their own little world. (And my peddling presence is of little consequence!)     And I think their knowledge tends to be … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Adventure–Tunnels under Newburyport

Posted on April 22, 2013 by indyjerry77

Stories about the tunnels remind me of a bunch of boy scouts sitting around the fire recounting tales with one boy trying to out do the last story.      First we hear of a tunnel, then three tunnels and the last … Continue reading →

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Speaking into the wind

Posted on November 4, 2012 by indyjerry77

Right now, it is tough to be doing much in the way of posts – it’s like trying to hold a conversation while facing a hurricane!      The next few days will be focused on regional, state and federal elections and … Continue reading →

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