Theme of my summer seems to
be large islands and canals. I visit St. Joseph’s Island, the 2nd
largest island in Lake Huron, the 3rd largest in a body of fresh
water.
St Joseph’s Island, located
in the westernmost part of Upper Canada, was pivotal in the war of 1812, when
we were last at war (officially) with our southern neighbours. Fort St. Joseph was the site of one of the
first battles. All that remain are small
stone piles, as they were left after the fort was torched and abandoned.
My first work stint in
Thessalon coincides with Community days.
What a brilliant idea. For one
weekend each year, families and former residents are encouraged to return home
for a friendly/moderately competitive baseball tournament, fireworks, and a “Christmas in August” parade.
I visit Patricia. She welcomes me as she has to many a
traveler. I detect a kindred spirit in
her. She is a dancer whose steps led her
to Little Rapids.
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