Thanksgiving is a coming up and that means it’s reunion time (whether you like it or not!) Thanksgiving in Watertown is a basically resurrection of your Watertown past. It's bumping into someone you haven't seen for 10 years at the grocery store, cracking peanuts on Thanksgiving Eve at O'Joes, or hiding from an old arch-nemisis at the WHS football game on Thanksgiving day. So, who will be back in town next week?
Have you told your story yet?
We'd love your feedback! Have you told your story yet? If you have, great! If not, let us know why.
The Results Are In: What field do you work in?
So a few days ago we asked what field you guys are in. Here are some results. Health & Medical take the lead along with Education. We also got 6 responses from people who didn't attend WHS - so that's cool.
If you didn't take the poll - go ahead and submit your answers!
What Field do you Work In?
So far - these are the fields of work of our story tellers. Pretty diverse, eh?
But, these are not all of the fields out there! Who is working in transportation, construction, fishing or farming? Who is working in entertainment or law? Let's show WHS students what is out there. We know a job is just one part of the story - but what field of work are you in? Tell us your story today.
Share Your Story
Think Small for Big Impact
We are told so often to think about the big picture, that I started to wonder, are we forgetting about the smaller picture? The one that directly affects our daily lives? If we have an open mind to think “smaller”, “closer”, and “more local”, can we create a bigger impact? Let’s take a step back.. or maybe, a step closer.
Every day, we are sorting through tons of media and information. It’s not easy to take a break and look around at our personal present and reality. We are taken out of the moment and thrown into something much larger than ourselves. We become so overwhelmed that we feel as though we can’t make an impact because we feel so tiny compared to the “big picture” (or at least I do).
This is where it’s okay to “think small”. If we focus our energy on the local level, rather than worrying about the “big” picture that we are so often presented, we can affect great change in ways that often surprise us.
This "small" thought is what lead me to TOWN Mag. TOWN’s mission is to focus on our own small community, our roots, and our public high school in Watertown, CT. We can connect and strengthen the community by using this platform to share stories and inspire young adults who will someday be the ones creating change.
Here are some ways you yourself can improve the Watertown community - or whichever place you now call home.
Create Jobs - Do you own a business in town and could use some help? Create a job. Do you have skills and knowledge a high school or young adult could benefit from? Create an internship. Empower young people to succeed and make your business or idea stronger.
Shop Small - You’ve heard this so often, but it really is true. Stay away from these big chain stores and find what you are looking for in smaller establishments. By supporting the local economy and community, it will thrive. Buy a gift from those adorable shops downtown. Eat out on Main Street. The more money we put into our community, the better it will be.
Bring People Together - Plan a town-wide concert, makers-faire, or festival. Start an annual block party with your neighbors. Create a traditional Thursday night pot-luck and have friends and family come over to eat a delish meal. There doesn’t need to be a reason for celebration - these are the things that make us human and feed our souls.
Help Out - Make it a goal to help someone out or volunteer in town. Hang out with older townies who need some company or volunteer to babysit younger townies when a friend needs a hand. Use your skills and help with photography for a non-profit. Adopt a rescue dog. There are so many ways to lend a hand and brighten a day.
Be Kind - I know, I know, I'm a little bit cliche when it comes to these. But, we are all in this together. Be nice to your neighbors, your friends, your enemies, your boss, your employees, your kids, your dog, your neighbor, your cranky friend, your teacher, that guy who walks by your house every morning. At the end of the day, it’s the thing that matters most.
Are you already making big impact by "thinking smaller”? Share your story with TOWN.
Townies Worldwide
We have started to fill up our World Map of Townies. That's right, a World Map of Townies. Are you a Global Townie? Do you have an amazing travel story?
Share your story today and snag your spot on the map.
Life Icons
Have you noticed the life icons that go with each story? We're excited how incredibly diverse and interesting they are. It's going to be awesome to watch the collection grow.
Townies, find out your life icons by sharing your story.
