November-December 2011

Editor's Note — By admin on November 6, 2011 8:48 am

“With ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable.” -Thomas Foxwell Buxton

I feel very honoured to have Calum Graham on the cover of this issue. What an inspiration for all of us. Regardless of how great or small we feel our talents are, in the end, I believe it’s the passion, dedication and effort applied to whatever we set our hearts to, that is the determining factor of success or failure. Determination is certainly a factor for me in getting this magazine to its fourth year and in my new decision to increase Routes from quarterly, to six issues per year. I hope you enjoy having more Routes in your life! And as always, expect great content and outstanding photography. Working primarily with other women, I am also pleased that one of our writers discovered a fascinating website that shares the almost forgotten stories of our hard working, pioneering female ancestors. Also recognizing remarkable men in our midst, we meet Bill Jackson, who finds water with just a stick and intuition, and Chuck Shifflett, who turns raw wood into beautifully crafted instruments. As the holidays approach, I hope you find some time to try a cookie or two from our staff favourites found in the food feature. Also, treat yourself to a quiet meditation, a walk in the park, or a movie with a friend… and… don’t forget your routes!

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