tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27860203806652756462024-02-08T00:21:37.515-05:00U.P. North LifeEverything I ever learned I learned growing up U.P. North . . .Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-15696916857421455322014-05-21T12:49:00.002-04:002014-05-22T06:13:59.481-04:00Ferry Etiquette . . .<br />
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New to the Island? Here are a few tips on Ferry Etiquette to buff off some of that newbie shine you might be sporting:<br />
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1. Plan ahead - It helps:<br />
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check the schedule for the boat so you can plan your travel times. Our
Drummond Island Ferry runs on the 10s and 40s. You can find the current
schedule online here:<br />
<a href="http://www.drummondislandchamber.com/media/DIFerrySchedule052314.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.drummondislandchamber.com/media/DIFerrySchedule052314.pdf</a><br />
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2. Be nice – It’s the right thing to do:<br />
There IS a line leader. They are the ones who got to the ferry dock first, line-up nicely behind them. Do not take cuts.<br />
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3. Waiting - It happens:<br />
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high season, ferry traffic will exceed capacity, particularly on Friday
afternoons and Sunday mornings/early afternoons. At these times the
ferry may or may not “run wild” – meaning make extra trips between
regularly scheduled runs to pick-up cars that were inline but simply
couldn’t fit onboard. Be prepared to wait. Bring a book, a newspaper or a
good friend to chat with!<br />
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4. Don’t rush – you won’t get there any faster.<br />
When getting on or off the ferry watch and wait to be directed by a Crew member. Rushing rarely accomplishes anything and may cause accidents.<br />
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5. Hang up – stop texting.<br />
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loading or unloading from the ferry please turn your cell phone off and
pay attention. The process goes smoothly when we all work together.<br />
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6. Have your money or ticket ready.<br />
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EUPTA only accepts cash or check. They are NOT set-up to accept Credit
or Debit Cards of any kind. Know what the fares are in advance by
reading the board on the DeTour side or online at their official
website:<br />
<a href="http://www.drummondislandchamber.com/media/DIFerrySchedule052314.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.drummondislandchamber.com/media/DIFerrySchedule052314.pdf</a><br />
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7. Don’t argue with the Ferry Crew, ever.<br />
They are here to help us, they know what they are doing and do it well. Take time to smile and wave as you unload!<br />
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8. Sit back and enjoy the view!<br />
You’re on “Island Time”!<br />
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Photo Credit: Donna AlexanderCandis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-49582430695874579122014-04-27T12:10:00.001-04:002014-04-27T12:34:37.902-04:00Together We Make a Family . . . <br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">Our family. We are a strange clan of characters making our way through
life sharing DNA and toothpaste. Borrowing money and divvying up marshmallows . Inflicting pain and hugging to heal it all in the same moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">We love, laugh, fight and defend. At times we struggle to figure out just what the common thread is that binds us all together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">It isn't blood. When we married each of us brought two biological children to the table. His daughter and son, my two sons and a "daughter" who became family by default. Our five have grown, married and multiplied - this month we morphed into a family of 24! Five children, their spouses/partners, their children and their step-children. All part of this thing I lovingly call "Our Clan". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am now the Matriarch of this ragtag bunch. And I find myself using terms like "young people" and "good, clean fun" when referring to the activities of my grandchildren. When did I become my Great-grandmother?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">But the thing is, when I look at my life, my greatest happiness-es are our family happiness-es. Each and every milestone takes on new meaning for me. Babies being born. Wee ones starting kindergarten. Older ones going to Prom, off to college and getting engaged. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">Our family - our Clan - is a circle of love and strength. With every birth, union and milestone the circle grows. Every joy shared adds to the love we all feel for each other. Every obstacle faced makes our growing circle stronger. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif; font-size: large;">I didn't choose this family - they are God's gift to me. The bond that links us is not entirely blood - it is the love and joy we bring to each other. </span><br />
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<br />Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-55772057445703905502014-01-03T13:34:00.000-05:002014-01-03T13:34:27.123-05:00How C-O-L-D Was It? The Story of a Cold Winter in the Island's History as shared by Lisa Ellis:<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Coast Guard Cutter 'Mackinaw' in the ice circa 1960s </span></div>
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<span>Lisa Ellis was kind enough to type up this story of her father's memory of another C-O-L-D winter in the Island's history: </span><br />
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"My Dad, on his regular visit this morning had a cold weather story to share!<br />
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began talking about the coldest he had ever seen it on Drummond - I
would say after 82 years he has seen a lot! He said that the coldest he
had ever seen it on Drummond was -50F! BURRRR!<br />
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He also told of weeks and weeks of below zero weather. I can remember -40F for weeks in my life time.<br />
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told of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (the old one) pulling into the
ferry dock, putting the stern engines in forward and the bow engines in
reverse sending ice chucks rolling up around the bow along with car
parts, bikes and mud from the bottom of the lake!<br />
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<span>He also told of weeks and weeks of below zero weather. I can remember -40 for weeks in my life time. </span><br />
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<span>He told of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (th<span>e
old one) pulling into the ferry dock, putting the stern engines in
forward and the bow engines in reverse sending ice chucks rolling up
around the bow along with car parts bikes and mud from the bottom of the
lake!</span></span><br />
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<span><span>He told of being out on
the ice (driving across with their car) and being 60 feet or so from the
Mackinaw while she worked her way through the St. Mary's ice. They
watched as 4 or 5 foot thick chunks of ice bubbled up around the bow and
slid across the top of the ice-crusted River! (He wishes he would have
taken pictures, I wish they would have too! I would have loved to see
that!)</span></span><br />
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He told me how exciting it was to see
that majestic boat at work. He considers it a privilege to have been
able to see it! I think it's awesome to hear his stories! If anyone had
photos I would love to see them! Candis Collick here is a story for you!<br />
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I
love hearing and sharing the stories of our Island's history. Stories
like this define one's sense of the unique nature of each of our
families, and of our own places in them. They provide us with
inspiration, warnings, and cherished values. These stories never leave
us; they reverberate through our lives, guiding our choices in work,
friendship and love. Keeping a family's history alive is critical not
only to its memory, but also to its members own emotional survival. <br />
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Thank you Lisa for sharing your father's story today - keep 'em coming!<br />
Cheers!<br />
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-48670866972163204742013-10-19T11:19:00.001-04:002013-10-19T11:22:00.470-04:00For all your "Calming" Beverages! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It starts like a rise of small trout. There are dimples on the surface,
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This legend plays out every year on calm, dark, humid nights in late May
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This poem is from the book <i><b>The Llama Who Had No Pajama</b></i> by
Mary Ann Hoberman. Hoberman's poems, accompanied by Fraser's
illustrations, have been delighting children for 40 years. Now, many
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may bustle about in street and shop<br />You may sit at home and sew,<br />But you'll see blue water and wheeling gulls<br />Wherever your feet may go. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may chat with the neighbors of this and that<br />And close to your fire keep,<br />But you'll hear ship whistle and lighthouse bell<br />And tides beat through your sleep. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh! you won't know why and you can't say how<br />Such a change upon you came,<br />But once you have slept on an island,<br />You'll never be quite the same. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be changed. <span style="font-size: large;">Experience sleeping on an Island this summer. Drummond Island is waiting for you! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is no rushing when paddling. When you paddle you go at
the pace of the water and that pace ties you into a flow that is older than
life itself on this planet. <span> </span>Acceptance
of that pace, even for a day, changes us, reminds us of other rhythms beyond
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drummond Island is a paddler’s paradise of sheltered bays,
forested islands, and stone-studded shorelines in northern Lake Huron. The Island
and its many satellite islands combine to form a marvelous playground for
seasoned kayakers. Of course, Drummond’s quiet bays and forested shoreline can
also be explored and enjoyed by less experienced paddlers on day trips and
over-nighters, provided they select a route geared to their experience level. <span> </span>With that said the Drummond archipelago is
particularly suited to veteran kayakers. Drummond’s waterways feature long
sections of exposed shoreline, and exploration of some of the outer islands in
Potagannissing Bay require open crossings of a mile or more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If one sets out to navigate the waters surrounding Drummond
you should always be mindful of the fact that perspective changes and what is
familiar from land is not always so clearly recognized from the cockpit of a
low riding kayak.<span> </span>Always plan your
paddle and paddle your plan! If you need help laying out your route, simply
stop by the DITA office. Our local experts will share their knowledge and
experience in an effort to make your paddling experience a successful
adventure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drummond Island has over one hundred forty miles of coast
and inland shoreline to explore – all plotted out via the DITA recreational map
and easily accessed from multiple public launch points.<span> </span>There’s much to explore by kayak or canoe,
especially on the Drummond Island Heritage Water Trail - where points of
interest are linked around a 60-mile loop. From easy paddles in our inner bays
to high adventure risk and challenge circumnavigating the entire shoreline - paddling
the Island’s waterways is a true Up North experience! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Escape your land-locked life for Drummond Island, where our
scenic shoreline awaits you for the ultimate paddling adventure!</span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-11520685837007596632012-12-07T08:55:00.001-05:002013-03-07T07:23:03.638-05:00Let Us Always Remember . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">Seventy one years after the Japanese raid on
Pearl Harbor, our cultural memory of the attack has inevitably faded. It
won't be too long before those with direct memories of the day are gone
but it is important for us to remember the sacrifices made by past generations, especially since those individuals are not just names in a history book but are our neighbors, uncles, aunts, grandparents<span style="font-size: large;">, and great-grandparents. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let us always remember this day in history</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">December 7, 1941 </span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-15903487383605206022012-11-30T20:32:00.002-05:002012-11-30T20:32:34.306-05:00Good Hair Days!<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">Well, it may seem a bit shallow but TODAY I AM
THANKFUL FOR good hair days and today is one of those days for me
thanks to the most talented <span style="font-size: large;">Cindy Hammers here on the Island. </span>I don’t know what it is about a good hair day that makes me feel extra special.</span></span><br />
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the time.<br /> <br /> Today I am having a good hair day and it has made me
feel beautiful! Every time I see it, it makes me smile, and smiling
makes me feel great. And when I feel great I want to make others feel
great and is there anything really wrong with that? Of course not! <br /> <br />
I hope that you all will have a good hair day sometime this week
because you deserve to feel as special and beautiful as I do right now!
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the woods I never tire of exploring, who’s nooks and crannies are as
familiar to me as the rooms of our home. I think people who don't know
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undifferentiated mass of greenery, an endless continuation of the wall
of trees they see lining the road as they zoom past. And I think they
wonder how the woods could hold anyone's interest for very long, being
all so much the same.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> But the truth is I have a list of a
hundred places on the Island I haven't been yet. Wooded shorelines to
wander; ponds I've never seen in the winter (I've seen them in the
summer - but that's a different pond), and forests deep in the interior
to explore. My list gets longer every year and doubtless it will grow
until the day I die. So many woods - so little time.<br /><br /> But today I woke up in the woods! And I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR my woods!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pain is a part of life. Sometimes it's a big part, and sometimes it isn't – but either way, it's still a part of life. Pain does two things: It teaches you – it lets you know that you're alive. And it leaves you changed. It leaves you wiser – sometimes. It leaves you stronger – sometimes. Either way - pain leaves its mark. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">This month – thanks to the suggestion of a
dear friend – I have been thankful for stuff. Like, seriously thankful.
Like thankful-out-of-the-wazoo kind of thankful. I have been earnestly
committing to reflecting each morning on one thing t<span style="font-size: large;">o <span style="font-size: large;">be thankful for and <span style="font-size: large;">sh<span style="font-size: large;">aring that reflection here. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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I’m feeling lazy. And I don’t want to spread my thankfulness too thin.
But don’t doubt that I could. I could totally whip up 100 things to
be thankful for and include the truly important things in life like
sunshine and impending vacations. But instead of a cornucopia of
thankfulness today I’m going to reduce my thanks to just 1. That’s
right - one generic TODAY I AM JUST PLAIN ASS THANKFUL. For my life. For
everything in my life. I am all kinds of full of thanks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">There is no rushing when paddling. When you
paddle you go at the pace of the water and that pace ties you into a
flow that is older than life itself on this planet. Acceptance of that
pace, even for a day, changes us, reminds us of other rhythms beyond the
sound of our own heartbeats. </span></span></div>
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mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher
demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” ― William Arthur Ward<br />
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I was the child no one wanted for a student. Obstinate. Opinionated. Curious. Well-read beyond my<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>years. Front and center, hand raised high on every question -
questioning the questions along with the answers. I came to understand
at a very young age that there was so much to learn and so little of
what I wanted to know being taught within the confines of the many
schools and classrooms I was relegated to endure.<br />
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however, been blessed to have had some really great teachers in my life.
My Great-grandmother – who taught me to be a Wilds; my Grandfather’s
mistress, Nora – who taught me that books are the quietest and most
constant of friends; my 5th grade teacher Mrs. Johnson – who taught me
that my curiosity was a thing of beauty to be cherished, nourished and
admired; my first college professor Dr. Shuman – who encourage me to
stretch myself beyond any and all external limits; and
philosopher/author Parker J. Palmer – who taught me we teach who we are.
That good teaching cannot be reduced to technique – great teaching
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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR all the GREAT teachers in my life that valued and shared their sense of identity and integrity with me.</div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-73489024605993194582012-11-24T11:02:00.000-05:002012-11-24T11:02:28.062-05:00Today I am Thankful for . . . SNOW!<br />
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love snow. I absolutely adore snow. I get little-kid giddy when it
snows. To me, snow is proof God has a sense of humor. If the weather
forecast contains even the slightest possibility of snow, I'm sitting by
a window, looking out, hoping and praying - please let it snow. Why do I
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">I love snow because it brings out the kid
in me - snow is the only weather you can play with. You might be able
to play in the rain, but you can't do much with the rainwater. But with
snow - well - there's almost no end to the things you can do with snow.
And that's one of the reasons I love it. I love getting in the snow -
touching it, holding it, walking in it, skiing in it - just plain loving
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-64596924869831105012012-11-23T09:10:00.000-05:002012-11-23T09:10:14.844-05:0030 Days of Thanksgiving Continued - November 23, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sincerely believe that history matters. <span> </span>History defines, educates and inspires us. It
lives on in our stories and traditions. As custodians of our past we must value
it, nurture it and pass it on.<span> </span>Stories define
one's sense of the unique nature of each of our families, and of our own places
in them. They provide us with inspiration, warnings, and cherished values.
These stories never leave us; they reverberate through our lives, guiding our
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR memories – the history of our family
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"I Receive ALL of Life with Thanksgiving -<br />
I have gratitude for EVERYTHING<br />that has ever occurred to bring me to this moment.<br />I give thanks for the joys and the sufferings,<br />the moments of peace and the flashes of anger,<br />the compassion and the indifference,<br />the roar of my courage and the cold sweat of my fear.<br />I accept gratefully the entirety of my past and my present life".<br />- Jonathan Lockwood Huie</div>
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TODAY I AM THANKFUL for all things! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They were once little boys who looked to me for everything -
love, protection and guidance. They loved me unconditionally and snuggled up to
be hugged at a moment’s notice. They are now men and though they will always be
at the center of my life, I am no longer at the center of theirs. Their own
sons and daughters have taken over that role. I am so proud of them that it
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR </span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-12487247779738279132012-11-20T10:50:00.000-05:002012-11-20T10:50:21.473-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 20, 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">I came kicking and screaming to social networking. Why would a grown woman with grand-ki<span style="font-size: large;">ds want to spend any ti<span style="font-size: large;">me at all on the computer j<span style="font-size: large;">ust chat<span style="font-size: large;">ting<span style="font-size: large;">? It was my granddaughters who set up my first Facebook page during our annua<span style="font-size: large;">l 4th of July family gathering on the Island. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was no turning back after my
first *Friend* invites came rolling in. Now I can’t imagine a day going
by without being able to chat with friends near and far. Without sharing
recipes, announcements of births and deaths, and getting a giggle or
two from the photos, jokes and quotes everyone posts. </span></div>
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These days I have a
VERY active Facebook account, Pinterest boards and I Tweet on a daily
basis. Yes, there are days when what I read frustrates and saddens me.
But mostly I feel my life is richer as a result of all these instant
forms of communication - of social interacting. </div>
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TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR
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</span></span>Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-89381645991264623262012-11-19T09:36:00.000-05:002012-11-19T09:36:20.863-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 19, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a pure blessing it is to have a bath in a tub alone in
a room where all you have to do is turn on the knobs and let the water flow.
Not tote buckets. To lie back, relax and take comfort in knowing that when you
are finished all you have to do is pull out the plug. Not tote more buckets to
empty the tub. That kind of thing is easy to take lightly unless you have never
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<span style="font-size: large;">There have been times in my life when I toted buckets. <span> </span>Lots of times and many buckets. <span> </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR hot baths whenever I
want them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ah, Sunday Mornings! From our very first weekend spent together Barry and I have cultivated our Sunday morning routine – jazz, mimosas and the Sunday paper. Sometimes the most important part of the whole week is the rest taken between two deep breaths. For us, Sunday Morning is that rest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR Sunday Mornings! </span></div>
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<br />Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-54760568173690127642012-11-17T09:05:00.000-05:002012-11-17T09:05:16.475-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 17, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">I read all sorts of things: books, boxes,
magazines and newspapers. I have always had this insatiable desire to
learn but mostly I just love to read for reading’s sake alone. I love
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">Being dyslexic means learning to read - for me initially - was a struggle. But once mastered it has become a lifelong obsession. Anything really interesting can absorb me to the point that I don't know what is going on around me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span class="userContent">TODAY I AM THANKF<span style="font-size: large;">UL FOR the gift of printed words!</span> </span></span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-17552549877075502722012-11-16T08:24:00.000-05:002012-11-16T08:24:31.597-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 16, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We all seek water, shelter, food and a means to gather all
in one place for security and in most cases comfort/prosperity. <span> </span>This place is the thing we call “Home”. But
having lived in everything from a tiny trailer deep in the woods to a house on
a hill in a Historic Neighborhood I have come to understand that no four walls
nor roof will ever suffice unless you know what you want in life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me home
is not where my heart is but where my heart is most happy. Home is the place
where I am loved unconditionally. Home is where I feel safe and protected. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR having found my “home”. </span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-18812998992331291152012-11-15T08:41:00.001-05:002012-11-15T08:41:18.928-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 15, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can’t ever remember thinking; “Someday I want to be wildly successful at schlepping shoes on eBay”. But here I am – with multiple college degrees in various science fields at multiple levels. And I schlep shoes (and more) on eBay. All because life knocked me on my ass – literally – when I had a freak water skiing accident nearly 10 years ago. All because I refuse to sit back and let life happen to me - because I have this innate need to happen to life! So I schlep shoes on eBay. And eBay’s been very, very good to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR - eBay! </span></div>
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Candis Collickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10541621393773766394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786020380665275646.post-87594074909364810082012-11-14T07:34:00.000-05:002012-11-14T07:34:08.475-05:00A Month of Thanksgiving - November 14, 2012<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have never recognized the existence of an impossibility. I am not especially courageous – I am just bullheaded. I was born with the soul of a poet and the emotional makeup of a junkyard dog. This trait doesn’t always endear me to people who can’t understand the passion I bring to life. But come hell or high water I know this tenacity is what gets me through to the other side of whatever is thrown at me. I don’t lie down and I don’t let life whoop me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TODAY I AM THANKFUL FOR being stubborn. Really. Seriously! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Photo – me, age 5. You can see the stubbornness oozing out my pores even back then!)</span></div>
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