MAGAZINE: November 2008 ISSUE
Giving Thanks
November 01, 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 Content for November 2008
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Interest: Hay Baby
Morgan MacFarland - Beanie Baby Designer Story: Derri Regan Though 9-year-oldMorganMacFarland has a “gazillion” stuffed animals, her favorite isn’t even part of the family yet. She’s watching her mailbox for the arrival of Charlie the Lazy Cow – her very own creation that garnered more than 30,000 votes to win the 9-and-under division of Ty’s “MakeMy beanie!” contest. In addition to bragging rights,Morgan won the honor of having ... More
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Recreation: Snow Fun
Exploring the North State from a Snowmobile Story: Melissa Gulden Photos: Courtesy of The Fun Factory SWOOSH! SWISH! Fresh powder underneath a powerful Polaris 600 snowmobile can feel as though you have the whole world underfoot. Just you and the woods, a synthesis of snow, speed and the simplicity that comes with nature. There are many ways to achieve this feeling, but only one licensed operation can put you in the driver’s seat of such a machine: The Fun Factory. Miche... More
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Interest: The Care They Deserve
VA Clinics in the North State Helping Our Veterans Story: Sandie Tillery Nowhere has Pete Privitt seen such an outpouring of support for American veterans than in the North State. He has served veterans in the health care industry for 29 years, and since November 2007 has served as site director for the Shasta-butte Veterans Administration health care system which covers Chico, Redding and outlying communities. Appreciative of the welcome experienced by returning veterans and the supp... More
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Recreation: Board Meeting
North State Skate Series Story: Todd McBain Photo: Nicole Kirby Pam Lewis smiled as the second installment of the North State Skate Series neared its end on a brisk, windy Saturday in October. The Anderson Parks and Recreation supervisor looked out at the skate park she helped bring to life. It was a vibrant scene at Volonte Park – music blared while skaters of all ages shared the concrete under the lights. Seven years of hard work had led to this moment. ... More
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Top 10: Thanks for the Memories
Top 10 Thanksgiving Memories Thanksgiving is a time for traditions and fond memories. Maybe one year you had a surprise guest, or maybe you received some news that made you particularly thankful. Perhaps you did something completely out of the ordinary that made your Thanksgiving memories. Below are our 10 favorites. 1. When it was time for carving the turkey, we had everyone sit around the table. We pulled the cover off to reveal the turkey that my uncle had worked so hard on. Under ... More