Thursday 13 Early: Provincetown Part 3

1. Imagine stealing a half hour each morning and another late each afternoon to stroll along the bay. I've been blessed with a thousand opportunities to do just that, at this very spot.

2. This is the Provincetown Monument. You can climb to the top for an amazing view of the town, harbor, and ocean.

3. You'll find this message prominently displayed on the back of the Provincetown Trolley.

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4. Ahhhhhh.

5. This is the Provincetown Artisan Cooperative. I'm proud to say I was its developer and Executive Director--watching it grow and thrive along with 12 local artisans who make every single thing in the shop by their own hands.

6. Not to mention the Co-op has the best view in town: sand and sea from every window.

7. This is probably an odd shot to post, but I'm hoping you might see the magical quality of our little place. The Cape is known for its remarkable light and in Provincetown, surrounded by the Atlantic ocean and bouncing prisms of sun, the light just glows.

8. How's this for a view while grilling? Along the entire 3 mile length of Commercial Street, it's actually commonplace.....

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9. Here we have a local art display by a local artist--plastic dog bowls placed on a stretch of sidewalk, all for the purpose of raising funds to help animals. Donations are dropped in whatever bowl you wish.

10. The Unitarian Church in Provincetown is a mix of religions, nationalities, sexual preferences, and occupations. I've been to many Sunday services there and I've always walked away knowing I am part of something much larger than myself.
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11. Provincetown hosts Family Week, The International Film Festival, Holly-Folly Holiday Shopping, The Blessing of the Fleet, The Portuguese Festival--you get the idea. This last week was the annual meeting of the Provincetown Bears. What is that, you might ask? Well, despite the stereotypes, not all gay men are effeminate. In fact, some are downright lumber-jack-ish. Thus the birth of the "Bears". (Please don't ask me to explain the reference to leather). I noticed that the Bears brought along friends, wives, sisters--wearing tee shirts with a pictures of honey pots. If you are wincing by now, please attribute this information to free speech and the writer's belief that it's best when decent people are free to be who they are.

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12. This is the Town Hall, across from Cabot's homemade taffy machine, and also the site of a certain individual's camera's view of Commercial Street.

13. And finally, if you have any doubt about God or a higher power or whatever you might call a force for good, I submit this as confirmed proof.