From the Editor and Paul's Smile

Thanksgiving is around the corner for our American readers. A time reserved for family and friends. A time reserved for giving thanks for all the good happenings in our lives. For those of us who have left the River for the season, it is a time of sadness, but never mind - all the Summer 2026 photographs will bring back smiles and start the process of planning for Summer 2027.

As I start writing my From the Editor today, November 4, 2026, I can report that the elections are over on both sides of the border. Those of us on the Canadian side have some new leaders along with some who are tried and true. I am expecting that we will take advantage of the different and numerous ways to be involved in the coming months and years. Each township and town or city council will bring change to the municipalities and townships and those councils will look to us for input.

Obviously, the US election will have an effect on Canada. Despite the fact that TI Life's policy is to NOT engage in political debates or commentary, I am already getting reactions regarding Canada and US relations in my email. Citizens on both sides of the border can anticipate changes, however, we won't know what those changes will be until after the new House and Senate are seated in January 2027.

Paul's Smile

I asked Paul if I could get a cartoon for November and he sent this along a few minutes later. I was smiling as soon as I saw his name in my email - and have been smiling ever since!

That wonderful time of year - 1000 Island River Santa

Every Christmas season I open my computer and smile when I see Doug Tulloch and a photo about Santa coming to the River! It was back in January 2016 - yes, ten years ago - that I met Doug and learned all about this project. At that time, I wrote A Big Shout Out to Doug Tulloch . . . Since then, Santa has changed destinations by coming to Clayton instead of Alex Bay - but the enthusiasm and the support just keep growing.

Thanks Mr. Tulloch, for all that you have done for the River in the past, the present, and certainly in the future. Your work is greatly appreciated.

Heads up! The research vessel Neil Armstrong, operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is making its first trip through the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes, destination Duluth.

Conclusion - and help us out!

Please review our Communities page and let us know of any changes that should be made. This information may be outdated – and only you can tell us. Just email info@thousandislandslife.com, and we will make the changes.

Comments or questions for articles can be sent to info@thousandislandslife.com to post (there is a little glitch with some web browsers and the old system). Nothing makes an author of an article smile more than seeing comments posted.

Header this month for From the Editor is by James E. Miller

TI Life's header for Volume 21, Issue 11, November 2026 is by Ian Coristine courtesy of  1000IslandsPhotoArt.com

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. Allison Burchell-Robinson, Michael Laprade, Mark Russell, and Paul Reichert are new team members. Last, but not least, Mike Cox is our IT magician!