2018 November COLONY Magazine

Something Worth Reading
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I HEAR AMERICA SINGING
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and
strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off
work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand
singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as
he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning,
or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or
of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young
fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It is a favorite of mine, and it was
an honor to enjoy breakfast with David Kudija and Elizabeth
Schumann, board members of Thanksgiving for Paso Robles —
now entering its 34th year, it serves a free Thanksgiving meal to nearly
1,000 people including deliveries — breaking “giving season” wide open.
Giving, sharing, and preparing for the coldest and darkest time of
the year was a way of life, and an important means of survival in many
communities around the world through the previous millennia. We are
now in an age of fiber optic speeds, Amazon retail, and artificial moons,
but our important festivals from ages past — making their way through
a few costume changes along the way — still remind us how much we
need each other and give us the opportunity to share and share alike.
We share a special community. Our October parades and festivals are
a showcase of what makes our home unique — Pioneer Day in Paso
Robles, and Colony Days in Atascadero. As with all homes, it is more
precious when they are shared with friends and family. As we wind
down the year and think about all the people who made a difference in
our lives, planning the purchase or creation of gifts and meals, remember
to also protect and serve our home by participating in democracy,
charitable work, and donating to worthy causes.
Shopping local is also a powerful way to keep our community strong.
When you shop local, including advertising in locally-owned publications,
around 30 percent more of your money stays in the community.
That is a big bonus at the end of the year! Check out our Holiday Gift
Guide before you make that Amazon purchase! At the end of the day,
the more we share locally, the more wealthy we become as a community.
That means more to share with our favorite local nonprofit or house of
worship! Imagine 30 percent more food at Loaves & Fishes, 30 percent
more Toys for Tots or Coats for Kids! What goes around comes around.
Any way you slice it, every month of the year, when you buy local,
or pay your local bills, remember that it means more for your home
community and that is a gift that keeps on giving all year long!
Please enjoy this issue of COLONY Magazine.
Nicholas Mattson
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nic@colonymagazine.com
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