Thousand Islands Life for September is now online
I start my From the Editor article with this: “Our neighbour, Dr. Tim, came over one morning and said, "You know it’s not good when the butter is cold on the counter." He is so right. We have already had a couple of fires in the fireplace insert, and the Fall duvet is on the bed!”
Mind you this is a perfect way to begin and enjoy this month’s issue – Yes, TI Life is now online.
Volume 19, Issue 9, September 2024
From the Editor – by Susan W. Smith
Important news about water levels in the fall (Deviating from Plan 2014). Photographs of the Aurora Borealis and more . . . making this a must read.
Lisa Trimble captured the Aurora Borealis from Boundary Island on August 11, 2024.
One small island, one hour's search – over 20 different fungi seen! – by Winifred McGowan
With the late August rains last summer in 2023, came many fungal fruiting structures. A closer look at a cluster of tiny white dots next to the oak tree revealed that they were a fungus . . .
Salvaging and Repurposing Part II – by By Kim (Bo) Stone Kalil
In converting this horse stable into our home, I wanted to leave the rail, trolley, and grapple intact as testimony to the original function of the stable, but I also wanted to give it a new purpose.
The Islander Johnny O’Shea, Bard of Wolfe Island (1932 – 2023) – by Jannet L. Walsh
This post is to honor the late John “Johnny” Francis O’Shea (May 15, 1932 – September 11, 2023), of Wolfe Island, ON.
Garden of the Great Spirit By Robert Chitty to be launched on September 28, 2024.
The Story of an Author & his Book – by Susan W. Smith
I have had the honour and privilege of meeting several authors of Thousand Islands books. Each one brings a passion and a persona to their work . . . This story allows me to introduce another author — but in a different way.
Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen – William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 1 – by Dr. John C. Carter
Instead of using the sword, William Lyon Mackenzie took up the pen and supported the Patriot cause as the editor of Mackenzie’s Gazette. This weekly newspaper was published in Rochester, NY, 1838 – 1840.
Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen – William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 2 – by Dr. John C. Carter
A complete presentation of a Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County written in Mackenzie's Gazette, plus endnotes and references.
Arts Center’s Dream Becomes Reality – by Leslie Rowland
The Thousand Islands Arts Center ~ Home of the Handweaving Museum (TIAC) is excited to announce the groundbreaking for its new museum and arts center this month!
Wooden Boats of the St. Lawrence – a prime video – by Susan W. Smith
Over the past two years, they gathered some of the real River Rats who know all about our Thousand Islands wooden boats, and they started to interview them in front of a camera. This summer the results are available for all of us to enjoy.
The documentary is now available and will be appreciated by all who ply the River.
Call for Recipes: Empanadas Rio San Lorenzo – by Kristin Hulme
The first picnic of the spring fell by chance on the 5th of May. It is a day of celebration in the Mexican American community, marking Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. The date inspired me to try something a little different for our picnic.
Sudoku #213-216, September '24 – by Dan LeKander
Editor's Note: Ok, Gang . . . this one is going to stump you for sure. Some will be fine, but the one special one is the one. If you do solve it, will you please send a photo to me and to the author, Dan.
OK. On your mark; get set; GO!
Enjoy and stay safe.
Susan W. Smith, Editor, info@thousandislandslife.com