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TI Life for November is now online

As we head into the US Thanksgiving holiday, we hope you will be fortunate, and gather with family and friends. Days are getting shorter, th

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From the Editor, November '23

"SS Keewatin" videos by Aerosnapper, photographs, "HCMS Harry DeWolf #430" plus best wishes for American Thanksgiving, and the coming festive season.

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
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Melanie Pyke Hertzog, Artist & Photographer . . . "It's the stories . . ."

When I sit a show, or complete a commission, it’s the stories that are evoked when people view my work – mine and theirs . . .

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
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Devils at the Door has arrived . . .

“Whether you’re new to Shana Merchant or a long-time reader, thank you for choosing to spend time with her. I hope this story satisfied.” Well Tessa, it did, plain and simple.

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
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TI Life for October is now online

“The key to a good opening in the spring is a good closing in the fall.” Words expressed many years ago by a Tremont Island River Rat and w

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From the Editor, October 2023

Closing instructions; tribute to John Tucker; Sad news: Neville Johnston, Margaret Chitty; and D. Barton Haxall. Reminder to submit articles Reminder to submit articles and can you identify a house in Hammond?

Volume 18, Issue 10, October 2023
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September's TI Life is now online

If I complain in January that I was too hot in September, you have permission to scold me! What an amazing summer. I hope you took advantage

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From the Editor, September 2023

Lots to report this month: Sunflower Contest Winners; TIA Trash pickup; TI Life Corrections; Save Blind Bay Video and the sad news about Don Price and Gregg Rosen.

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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Discovering Memory Lane

What happens when one history buff meets another history buff on the internet? The world is not a better place, but certainly, both buffs are smiling!

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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River bRat, Book Review

"So, I understand that some of my stories may seem far-fetched or at least exaggerated, but I assure you they are told just as I remember them, with no embellishment."

Volume 18, Issue 9, September 2023
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TI Life for August, is now online

Weather can make or break a summer event, and this summer's storms have been a test for many. We hope your summer, which is still going stro

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From the Editor, August 2023

14 articles plus Editor's news, Boat Names contest, tribute to Tom Tinney and memorable photos.

'Volume 18, Issue 8, August 2023
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From the Editor, July 2023

July is going too quickly . . . not too late for events, photographs and a new island book + Tribute to the Macintoshes and Sign the Petition! Enjoy July 2023

Volume 18, Issue 7, July 2023
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The Name: "Rick Casali!"

When you hear the name Rick Casali, I want you to think of beautifully painted portraits and impressive sculptures.

Volume 18, Issue 7, July 2023
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June 2023 TI Life is now online

What is on your calendar this summer?  The borders are open, so plan a day trip across the River. Find some of those places you know are the

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From the Editor, June 2023

So much to celebrate Summer 2023 - no wait: smoke - keep vigilant about Blind Bay - and, yes, rebuilding after the fire, and how can you help TI Life!

Volume 18, Issue 6, June 2023
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TI Life in May is Now Online

11 Articles this month. Enjoy the writing and the photographs. [May's photo by Ian Coristine and courtesy of 1000IslandsPhotoArt.com]

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From the Editor, May 2023

We begin with the sad news that Clayton artist Greg Lago died on May 5, 2023. Updates: Blind Bay, Pies for God's Sake and Viking Great Lakes Cruises - and more . . .

Volume 18, Issue 5, May 2023
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