Magazine: November 2008 Issue
Giving Thanks
Published: 01-Nov-2008
Stop for a moment and feel the pulse of the season. Notice the sound of the snow crunching under your snowshoes and the laughter at the holiday table. Smell the waft of warm cinnamon as you take the first batch of banana bread out of the oven. Sit quietly and become aware of the present.
When times get crazy, we look for ways to comfort ourselves. One of those ways is to express our gratitude and count our blessings. Share stories of fond memories… find solace in a simple comment made by a wide-eyed child eating a corn dog in theMontague Corner Café: “You are a great cook,” he tells the 72-year-old chef with a grin.Watch as local shop owners get creative with progressive holiday shopping experiences that give reason to believe in local treasures. Take part in an authentic olive farm’s first crush as it opens up its doors to let patrons experience the first drops of their golden oil. These are wonderful times that bring families together and make the holidays richer.
With smaller budgets, we’re given permission to enrich our gifting habits and add giving back to the message. You can find beautiful artwork at a local gallery whose artists are developmentally disabled adults who have a desire to pursue creativity. The purchase of the art piece helps make life a little better for these extraordinary people.
Remember the powerful message of going green and take recycling to a whole new level by shopping at the Salvation Army stores and turning salvage into style.With a little creative thought and some help fromMom and Dad (as I did), you can give a shabby cloth-covered chair a place of honor in someone’s home. You can also give the priceless gift of sharing the North State with friends and family with a gift subscription to Enjoy.
As you read our November issue, remember this quote from one of our fine local artists, Chuck Prudhomme: “Art is a solo thing. It isn’t about making money. It’s about enjoying the process of capturing a moment in time.” This is our time… so look at all your fingers and toes and count your blessings. Happy Thanksgiving.
Featured Articles in This Issue
Recreation: Favorable Winds
Published in May 2008 - Story: Sandie Tillery Whiskeytown Regatta Sails Again A rainbow of sails billows in the breeze as sailors enjoy some friendly competition every year during Memorial Day weekend on Whiskeytown Lake. A labor of love put on by the Whiskeytown Sailing Club, this year’s Whiskeytown Regatta begins Saturday, May 24, with the first race beginning at 11 am followed by a series of races Saturday and Sund..
Interest: Full Bloom
Published in May 2008 - Story: Irene Castro Upcountry Gardens in Shingletown The entrance of Upcountry Gardens evolves and blossoms as the season changes. In the display areas, the gardens are living demonstrations of how trees, shrubs and plants can be used in the local environment. The owners of Upcountry Gardens, Nick and Holly Zydycrn, embrace the opportunity to help customers navigate their gardening challenges. Altitud..
Recreation: Get Hooked
Published in May 2008 - Story: Jon Lewis Fishing in the North State Lightning sparks a blaze that rages through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, far from the reach of fire hydrants and water tenders. From the sky, the cavalry arrives, bailing out of a plane and parachuting into the woods. “I always wanted to pursue a job that was kind of extraordinary,” says Rick Rataj of Redding, who will soon begin his ninth..
Interest: Home of the Brave
Published in May 2008 - Story: Sandie Tillery Northern California Veterans Cemetery The carillon rings out the hour with clear precision, followed by “America,” an anthem to the freedom so valiantly preserved by the soldiers interred at the Northern California Veterans Cemetery. On an isolated knoll in the foothills southeast of the Trinity Alps with mountains rising in the distance on three sides in tribute, th..
Spotlight: Last Frontier
Published in May 2008 - Story: Kerri Regan Redding Based Region 5 Smokejumpers Lightning sparks a blaze that rages through the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, far from the reach of fire hydrants and water tenders. From the sky, the cavalry arrives, bailing out of a plane and parachuting into the woods “I always wanted to pursue a job that was kind of extraordinary,” says Rick Rataj of Redding, who will soon begin..
Enjoyables: On The Water
Published in May 2008 - Top Ten on the Water Activities Living in the North State gives us many opportunities to get out and play in, on and around different bodies of water. For some, it’s the hot summer weather that pushes us towards the ocean, lakes, streams, rivers and swimming pools. For others it’s the love for your favorite (water) sport - no matter what the season is. Here are some of your favorite pastimes: ..
Recreation: Paddle Power
Published in May 2008 - Story: Kerri Regan Flatwater and Whitewater Kayaking Whether you’re looking for a leisurely paddle around Whiskeytown Lake or an adrenaline-fueled trip down the Trinity River, a kayak just might be the vessel for you. Kayaking on a lake (“flatwater”) requires no more instruction than playing golf; but it’s wise to take some lessons before careening down a raging river (“w..
