Volume 14, Issue 10, October 2019

Temperatures cooler with autumn fog forming over the water. 12 articles for you to enjoy this month. [Photo by Ian Coristine]

TI Life October '19 News

High Water Rant #2 with video links to the TIA River Talks for Understanding the High Water Levels...

Ghost Stories

Islanders at the turn of the century didn’t wait until Halloween to enjoy ghosts. Ghost parties and ghost dances were popular...

Lynn E. McElfresh

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.

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 ...

Donald Middleton

Flooded Trees...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...

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.

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...

Susan Schongalla

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.

Michael Folsom, Suzy Austin, Brian Johnson and Lynda Crothers

Starting to Face Climate Change

I put up a petition using this picture of a flooded boathouse and in short order found that a lot of us supported something that would encourage action.

Sherry L. B. Johnson

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.

The River Gal Remembers T.I. Mocha-tini!

Captain Tom and I landed seasonal positions as bartenders at this sought after country club, named Joey’s T.I. Club...

Nicole Hartshorn

Sudoku #59

Puzzle #59 can be scary, but not if you learned an advanced technique.