From the Editor, and Paul's Smile
by: Susan W. Smith
Canadian Thanksgiving and the Editor is writing this from Sagastaweka Island, on October 10. It is a time when families get together and have the annual toast – what are you thankful for. Sun, the call of geese, and bacon for breakfast. Perfect, if you ask me.
This month we received several written comments from readers and they are all appreciated, but one stood out.
“Thank you for your wonderful article! Ever since we bought a boat and then a camp, I've never felt so good and well. It’s as if we were transported to place called heaven. Even our pet cat used to perk up when we got off Interstate 81 to the Thousand Islands. The beautiful scenery, colors, and ever changing skyline were so special. Your heart sings!
Because of Covid, my husband chose to sell it, as he was getting up in age. I thought it was the perfect place to be safe when this happened, as we were in the open air and not in a crowded city. It was a BIG MISTAKE to sell our camp. Ever since, I've been scouring the real estate sections and web sites. No luck – the prices have risen out of our budget now. If you have a place, please don't sell it; hang on to it – as future generations will really appreciate it. It was hard enough to find our camp in the first place, as in the early 90’s families did hang on to their places for generations. A solution would be to get back up there for a short period to boost your serotonin level when times get tough. God Bless AMERICA. Respectfully, Mary Politis.”
Mary, we thank you for your sentiments as I am sure they will be pertinent for many of us. Keep looking and do come back often.
Paul's Smile
Paul we (ladies etc.) have all been there, done that and sure enough, we can't wait for spring 2027 to start all over again! (I prefer to do it myself and say at the end if lucky - How does she do it!)
Lots to do! Family Events, Music and Plays, and most important VOTING!
Gananoque
Brockville
Jefferson County, New York, Elections
All election information is available on the websites for both Canadian and American elections.
Canadian Thanksgiving photos taken by Mark DeCoste
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It is not too early to be thinking about purchasing Holiday Gifts...Want to order online? Call your favorite store along the River and ask what they have that is different this year - and ask that they send one or more items to you! That way you will be shopping both online and LOCALLY.
I thank those who send photographs for TI Life – they really are better than 1000 words… Always send medium-to-high-resolution photos to info@thousandislandslife.com.
And, this Editor is always looking forward to receiving new submissions throughout the year. I bet our readers are too!
By Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com
Plus, the TI Life Team: Elspeth Naismith is the "Real Editor," joined by proofreaders Georgia Barker, Dane Zabriskie, John Stencell, and Rick Taylor. Jennifer Caddick, Dan Mathias, Beth Lavos, Marie-Anne Erki do the online heavy lifting throughout the month and Allison Burchell-Robinson, Michael Laprade, Mark Russell, and Paul Reichert are new team members. Last, but not least, Mike Cox is our IT magician! (Thanks to all - once again - y'all has done it!)
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Header for TI Life in October 2026: It is provided courtesy of IanCoristine/1000IslandsPhotoArt.com. Geese flying south, we think.
Header for From the Editor this month is by Scott Alan Wadsworth
