October 2019 TI Life is now online...
Canadian Thanksgiving... time for turkey, family, friends and usually closing up! US Columbus Day... definitely time to close the cottage...
As the days are getting shorter and it is time to turn on the evening lights... we hope you will take the time to read our October TI Life. You will not be disappointed.
This Issue:
From the Editor - TI Life October '19 News
My High Water Rant #2 with video links to the TIA River Talks for Understanding the...
Lynn McElfresh – Ghost Stories
Islanders at the turn of the century didn’t wait until Halloween to enjoy ghosts. Ghost parties and ghost dances were popular...
Tom King – Stephen Shay – "The Wood Shepherd"
Stephen Shay, a talented craftsman turns out wooden folk-art pieces under the name, “The Wood Shepherd,” in homage to his past career as a Christian clergyman…
Donald Middleton – Regretting a Rut in the Water
I have heard that the only difference between a rut and a grave is their dimensions. This may be overstating things a bit, but we definitely fell into a rut...
Paul Hetzler – Flooded Tree… Most Things in Moderation
What really harms trees is a shortage of oxygen in flooded soils. Severity of flood damage also depends on a tree’s health before the event...
Michael Folsom, Suzi Austin, Brian Johnson and Lynda Crothers - Oh Captain - Our Captain, Joanne Crack
When the news broke of her passing in September, most of those who knew Jo were shocked, or even blind-sided, by her quick departure from the dock of life
Susan Schongalla – Sense of Place…
Define a "Sense of Place..." It was a beautiful day. People were out and about. Late in the afternoon there was a concert on a neighbor’s lawn...
Shelly LB Johnson – Starting to Face Climate Change
I put up a petition using a picture of a flooded boathouse and in short order found that a lot of us supported something that would encourage action.
Chris Murray – Depth of Field: The Story Behind the Image: Autumn Afternoon
I knew immediately there was a stunning photograph to be had here, but there were challenges to be overcome.
Paul Hetzler – Aid For What Ails – Yes Sumacs
The next time sumac’s bright red fall “flag” catches your eye, consider stopping to collect some berries to make a refreshing drink.
Nicol Hartshorn – Making a TI Mocha-tini
Captain Tom and I landed seasonal positions as bartenders at this sought-after country club, named Joey’s T.I. Club...
Dan LeKander’s – Sudoku 59
Puzzle #59 can be scary, but not if you learned an advanced technique.
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Susan W. Smith, editor, Thousand Islands Life Magazine