Susan W. Smith

306 posts

From the Editor, January '26

2026, a whole new year. This month I pay Tribute to Gordon Byers from Bostwick Island and Half Moon Bay, links to winter activities, and please check my explanation as to why we need your comments and suggestions. (Hint 2,500 articles...)

Your January Issue of TI Life is now online

Bitter cold, ice freezing temperatures are a given in northern New York and eastern Ontario every winter, and with those conditions comes circumstances. . .

Questions for Author, John Lefevere

When John Lefever wrote to tell me he had a new series coming out, I knew we were in for a treat.

'25 December issue of TI Life is now online!

Wishing for a white Christmas? Chances are, if you’re in the Thousand Islands, you will get your wish! Lots

From the Editor, December '25

Remembering Joan Rueckert, TIWLT, Horne's Ferry Dock, plus photographs.

Removing the Railroad Bridge

The removal of the old train bridge, scheduled for this fall, was controversial . . .

Yes, "Love the River, for Good"

I found my copy in the "Thousand Islands Sun" in August, and immediately realized that my friends were being honoured

Call for Recipes: Dr. Withington's Secret

Meatloaf . . . for sure the "Pièce de résistance" is the syrup . . .

TI Life for November is now online

Winter is here – snow is on the ground in the Thousand Islands and the temperatures have reached below freezing! All

From the Editor, November '25

Tribute to Brian Phillips; Aerosnapper photographs, and request for some editorial help for our Community Pages . . .

November 11, 2025

November 11, 2025 - This year's Silver Cross mother, representing all mothers who have lost a son or daughter in military service, was from Lansdowne, ON.

Karen Wand's Canadian Boat Builders . . .

One of the reviews said, “She hit it out of the park.” And I totally agree . . .

Are you Kidding? Brand New Susan G. Mathis series!

Are you kidding me? You’re working on a brand new Thousand Islands series? . . . That is fantastic . . .