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In a 2011 speech to young leaders, Michelle Obama noted, “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world s problems at once but don t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.”
While this wisdom was shared long before the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented events of the past year, it speaks to a wider sentiment that each and every one of us has both the power, and the responsibility, to make a greater impact in this world. It is a sentiment that the Y has always taken to heart, and is part of what makes this Y in particular such an important community resource in the Boothbay region.
The teachings of Don Juan; a Yaqui way of knowledge, in 1968
. I was attending Arizona State University at the time it was published and the book, along with those that followed, fascinated me, probably for the wrong reasons. However, one thing that has stayed with me ever since is what follows:
“Places of power is a very interesting ecological phenomenon, which has a great significance for spiritual work. This term was introduced by Mexican Indian Juan Matus, described in the books of Carlos Castaneda. Places of power are geographic zones, sometimes large, sometimes small, which possess energy fields that are of significance for people.” (https://www.encyclopedia-of-religion.org/places of power.html)
LISA KRISTOFF
A Men’s Night scene from 2017. File photo
Crank up the way back machine to 2013 and Peter Panagore as Men’s Night town crier. File photo
2020’s Chistmas buoy tree is sure to be the backdrop for many a holiday memory . including Men’s Night. Douglas Gimbel photo
Hear ye, hear ye! The popular Men’s Night holiday sale event in Boothbay Harbor is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Over the past 30 or so years, the evening arrived with super discounts printed in the Boothbay Register and heralded by a town crier; often that role was played by Peter Panagore who would walk the street announcing sales; there was a petting zoo set up near Logan’s, Pat Farrin offered hayrides, the Y-Arts group would be out caroling; there were gift wrapping stations, grilled foods over at Slicks and Janson’s . good times in our very special community.
LISA KRISTOFF
A Men’s Night scene from 2017. File photo
Crank up the way back machine to 2013 and Peter Panagore as Men’s Night town crier. File photo
2020’s Chistmas buoy tree is sure to be the backdrop for many a holiday memory . including Men’s Night. Douglas Gimbel photo
Hear ye, hear ye! The popular Men’s Night holiday sale event in Boothbay Harbor is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Over the past 30 or so years, the evening arrived with super discounts printed in the Boothbay Register and heralded by a town crier; often that role was played by Peter Panagore who would walk the street announcing sales; there was a petting zoo set up near Logan’s, Pat Farrin offered hayrides, the Y-Arts group would be out caroling; there were gift wrapping stations, grilled foods over at Slicks and Janson’s . good times in our very special community.